Boy George has released an AI-generated song titled "We Will Dance Again" that affirms solidarity with Jewish people and references atrocities from the October 7 Hamas attack. The singer posted the track on X and Instagram with the Hebrew title "עוד נרקוד" alongside its English translation.

The song features a pop-reggae backing and includes lyrics directly addressing the violence at the Nova music festival. "You never mention October 7. Young girls raped against trees. Murdered brutally for the crime of dancing," Boy George stated in the song.

He also addressed broader geopolitical rhetoric, stating in the track: "You say genocide, I say war. When you’re attacked, that’s what the army’s for. Does it get ugly? You bet it does. When I know you wanna kill every last one of us."

In the song, Boy George further criticized what he termed selective memory among some musicians and internet propaganda. "You condemn the Jews, with selective memory. Musicians holding flags, mouthing like sheep. Propaganda fuelled by the internet feels so weak," he stated.

The singer clarified his stance on the conflict, adding: "There will be no war. But if you’re ever confused, I stand with the Jews. I don’t feel brave, I just need to behave like a human."

Boy George admitted the song was created using generative AI, a disclosure he made on Threads. As imperfect as it is! The song was created using AI. I call it ‘AI for good’. Truthfully, I would struggle to write this with a human! He stated.

The title "We Will Dance Again" was previously used for a documentary about the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on the Nova music festival in Israel. The singer explained his personal connection to the Jewish community in an interview with the Telegraph. "Over the years it’s been a really personal thing. It doesn’t mean that I don’t have compassion for Palestinians, it doesn’t mean that I agree with what’s going on in Israel, but I am always going to defend the people that I love. I have a lot of Jewish friends and there would never be a situation where I’d turn my back on them," Boy George stated.

He emphasized that his support is rooted in personal relationships rather than political alignment with the Israeli state. Boy George has been associated with the Jewish community for decades, including forming the band Culture Club with Jewish drummer Jon Moss, with whom he had a long-term relationship. In remarks regarding the Eurovision Song Contest, he discussed his history with the community. "I have many Jewish friends, whom I’ve known since I was 15 or 16 years old. Are people asking me, as someone with principles, to turn my back on my Jewish friends? That is not going to happen – it will never happen," Boy he stated.

He added that from the beginning of his career, he wore the Star of David and feels connected to Jewish people, though not necessarily to Israel. "I don’t really have an opinion on that. But the mission of music is to unite people," he said.

The release follows an incident in April 2026, when Boy George was present in the Golders Green area of London during a knife attack that injured two Jewish men. Describing the event as deeply impactful, he stated: "We need to make our Jewish community know we support them." Boy George is not Jewish. His real name is George Alan O’Dowd.

Boy George’s career includes significant chart success with Culture Club, which released four UK Top 10 albums. Their album "Colour By Numbers" reached UK No 1 in 1983, and the group released hit singles including Do You Really Want to Hurt Me? And "Karma Chameleon." In the music video for Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?, Boy George wore a shirt reading "Tarbut Aguda" in Hebrew letters. The band also released an anti-war track titled "The War Song," which reached UK No 2 in 1984.

The singer has maintained musical connections to Israel. In 2020, Boy George collaborated with Israeli musician Asaf Goren on the song "Rainbow in the Dark," which features English and Hebrew lyrics. He has performed in Israel several times as a solo artist and with Culture Club.

In 2024, Boy George signed an open letter in support of Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, a move backed by over 400 artists and celebrities. In May, he represented San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest but did not make it through to the final.

Not all reactions to Boy George have been positive. Patrick Clanton, an actor who worked with the singer on the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge!, criticized him on Instagram. He was a terrible performer and I was embarrassed to be in the show with him, Clanton stated.

The song’s release occurs against a backdrop of ongoing conflict and international debate. Hamas attacked the Nova music festival in October 2023, an event in which a total of 344 civilians and 34 security personnel were killed, and 44 people were taken hostage. The overall Palestinian death toll since the war started is more than 73,000. A United Nations inquiry stated in 2025 that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a claim Israel’s foreign ministry called "distorted and false." An independent UN inquiry found last month that Israel was continuing to commit genocide by targeting children, a report Israel dubbed a "libellous sham."

Other musicians have taken different positions on the conflict. Stormzy, Damon Albarn, Clairo, and Brian Eno are musicians who have supported Palestine. Brian Eno conceived an all-star charity single titled "Lullaby," which vied for Christmas No 1 in 2025.

Boy George’s use of generative AI to address the October 7 attacks and express solidarity with Jewish people shows the intersection of emerging technology and geopolitical commentary in the arts. By labeling the project "AI for good," the singer positions the tool as a means to articulate complex personal loyalties that he claims would be difficult to express through traditional songwriting. The song also reclaims a title previously associated with a documentary about the Nova music festival, linking the artistic output directly to the traumatic events of October 2023.

The release reflects the continued division within the music industry regarding the conflict in Gaza. While Boy George cites lifelong personal connections to the Jewish community and a history of wearing the Star of David, other prominent artists have supported Palestine or produced charity singles like Brian Eno’s "Lullaby." The singer’s explicit distinction between support for Jewish people and opposition to the Israeli government’s actions reflects a nuanced stance that mirrors broader debates among celebrities and the public. His participation in Eurovision, both as a signatory to a pro-participation letter and as a contestant for San Marino, further situates his actions within the high-profile platform of international music competition.