Genesis Owusu, Angie McMahon, Julia Jacklin and Other Aussie Artists are Headlining a Gaza Fundraiser Concert This Month
Musicians, speakers, advocates and community members from across the country are coming to Port Melbourne for a good cause.
Later this month, on Sunday, December 21, some of Australia's biggest musicians are gathering at Port Melbourne's PICA to headline A Gathering for Gaza — a one-day-only fundraising event that brings together names in music, charity, and activism in support of Palestinians and in support of much-needed relief efforts for 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.
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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).
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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.
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"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."
Tickets to A Gathering for Gaza go on sale this Wednesday, December 10th at 12pm AEDT here.
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