The Roundhouse music venue has expressed regret to its patrons following the display of purportedly antisemitic imagery during a Primal Scream performance in north London.
Management at the Camden venue stated they are “deeply sorry” for the appearance of the “extremely offensive” graphics, emphasizing that this occurred without their consent or awareness.
The Glasgow rock band has come under police scrutiny, with the Community Security Trust (CST) reporting them after a video was shown on stage on Monday night that seemed to depict the Star of David interlaced with a swastika.
Both Primal Scream and the Metropolitan Police have been contacted for comments on the incident.
During the concert featuring their 2000 track “Swastika Eyes,” political figures were projected as visuals in the background. An image of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu notably showed the Star of David appearing to merge with a swastika within his eyes.
In a statement, a Roundhouse spokesperson expressed their outrage at the incident.
“We are profoundly saddened that such offensive imagery was displayed on our stage and sincerely apologize to concert attendees and the broader Jewish community.
“This content, presented entirely without our consent, contradicts our fundamental values.”
The spokesperson further stated that the Roundhouse “strongly condemns antisemitism in any form.”
“Acts of hatred, discrimination, or prejudice of any kind are unacceptable and have no place in our community or venues.
“We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and are dedicated to ensuring that our spaces remain safe, respectful, and welcoming for everyone.”
Founded by lead singer Bobby Gillespie in 1982, Primal Scream was celebrating the 25th anniversary of their album “XTRMNTR” during the event.
The Community Security Trust, which offers protection for Jewish communities across the UK, has reported the band to law enforcement and urged the venue to conduct an “immediate investigation.”
A CST representative remarked, “Intertwining a Star of David with a swastika suggests that Jews are Nazis and may promote antisemitic hatred.”
The CST noted that an attendee of the concert had reached out to them to voice concerns and shared video evidence of the images projected during the show.
The charity Campaign Against Antisemitism stated: “The Nazi swastika symbolizes the ideology that led to the systematic slaughter of six million innocent Jewish individuals.
“Visually merging this with the Star of David—the foremost symbol of Judaism—is profoundly disturbing and entirely unacceptable.”
The organization asserted that they view the displayed images not as art or political commentary but as “unadulterated hatred,” and indicated that their legal team is reviewing the footage to contemplate potential actions.
