American rock band Turnstile plays free show to raise funds for Gaza, Sudan, Lebanon
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- Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates led chants of “Free Palestine! Free Sudan! Free Lebanon!” during a free benefit concert near the Washington Monument.
- The event aimed to raise humanitarian relief funds for civilians across Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon, with donations reportedly exceeding $200,000.
American hardcore rock band Turnstile turned the National Mall in Washington, DC, into a platform for global solidarity, as frontman Brendan Yates led chants in support of Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon during a free benefit concert near the Washington Monument.
Yates paused during the performance to address the crowd, urging the sound to carry across the National Mall and reach the White House.
“Free Palestine! Free Sudan! Free Lebanon!” he called, prompting thousands of concertgoers to join in with chants, raised hands, and cheers.
The band then resumed its high-energy performance as the crowd continued to fill the outdoor venue.
Organized in partnership with Human Concern International, the concert aimed to raise funds for civilian relief efforts in Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon.
The event drew tens of thousands of attendees, with the grounds reaching capacity as fans filled the lawn and gathered along the perimeter barricades.
Organizers and event reports said donations exceeded $200,000, with funds intended to support food, clean water, medical care, and emergency shelter for families affected by conflict and humanitarian crises across the three regions.
The concert combined live music with calls for solidarity and humanitarian assistance, bringing the causes of Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon to a prominent public gathering in the US capital.
