Julia Jacklin, Folk Bitch Trio, Genesis Owusu and More to Unite for Gaza Fundraiser
Some of Australia's best musicians, including Genesis Owusu and Julia Jacklin, are joining forces for a Gaza fundraiser.
Some of Australia's best musicians, including Genesis Owusu and Julia Jacklin, are joining forces for a Gaza fundraiser.
On Sunday, December 21st, a collection of musicians, DJs, speakers, advocates and community activists will unite at PICA in Port Melbourne for A Gathering for Gaza, a one-day fundraising event in solidarity with Palestinians and in support of vital relief efforts in Gaza.
From the world of music, Angie McMahon, Cut Copy (DJ set), Folk Bitch Trio, Genesis Owusu, Harvey Sutherland DJ set), Julia Jacklin, Miss Kaninna, and many more are confirmed for live performances at the event.
Between performances, representatives from Palestinian, Jewish and global human rights-focused charity organisations, community groups and activists will share information, resources and updates on their ongoing work.
The lineup of featured speakers includes Nasser Mashni from Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN); Mohammad Othman from Olive Kids; Uncle Robbie Thorpe; Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Greens Deputy Leader; and Ashley Killeen from Médecins Sans Frontières Australia (Doctors Without Borders).
Tickets to A Gathering for Gaza go on sale this Wednesday, December 10th at 12pm AEDT here.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
100% of net profits from ticket sales, special event merchandise and bar sales at the event will be donated directly to Olive Kids, PANZMA, PARA and Médecins Sans Frontières Australia (Doctors Without Borders). Funds will be used to support their critical ongoing work on the ground in Gaza, providing essential services like medical aid, food and education, as well as supporting new arrivals from Palestine.
Ashley Killeen, Acting Executive Director, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia shares, “After two years of relentless war and horror, Palestinians are now displaced, exhausted, and face a cold winter without basic necessities amidst intermittent Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip. Our 1,300+ staff continue to provide trauma care, burn treatment, maternal and paediatric services and mental health support.
"As an independent and impartial organisation, MSF Australia doesn’t accept funding from government sources; support from people across Australia is the reason we’re able to keep providing essential medical assistance where it is needed most. We’re so grateful for the invitation to join the Gathering for Gaza event and to be included as one of the charities receiving funds raised from the event.”
Find out more about A Gathering for Gaza here.
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