Scene + Heard: What's going on around the country

MUSIC NEWS: It takes a lot to get Pink Floyd back together for anything, and while there are no signs of any music collaborations, the three surviving members have at least joined forces to release a statement on behalf of cause they’ve long been supporters of. 

David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Roger Waters have come out in support of the Women’s Boat To Gaza, a boat crewed by women that had tried to sail from Barcelona to Gaza. It was intercepted by Israeli navy which imposes a blockade on the territory. Pink Floyd’s Facebook page carried the message that the trio “stand united in support of the Women of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla”.

The xx are another group who’ve taken to the social media site to announce what they’re up to, with a third album being recorded. The London trio have also announced some live dates for Europe and South America, so hopefully this fair isle will also end up on their itinerary.