Bristol band “disappointed” by move, but said showing solidarity with people of Liverpool supersedes live show

Massive Attack said it is “really disappointing” to cancel a Liverpool gig in order to boycott a venue where a major weapons fair is due to be held next month.

Robert “3D” Del Naja, one of the Bristol band’s founding members, said the move was to show solidarity with the people of Liverpool, where campaigners have launched a legal challenge in an attempt to stop the controversial electronic arms fair taking place.

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