Shine on Palestine: The Alternative Eurovision

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Axis Arts Centre, Friday 10th May

MC Panti Bliss will host this evening featuring performances from deadly young bands from The RECO – Ballymun, Amir Abu Alrob & Sorcha Fox, Talha Alali, Catherine Ann Cullen, Ele (Zapho) + X Collective Band, NIYL, Tobi Balogun, SIVE, Jess Kavanagh, Chloë Agnew & the X Collective, Robbie Blake with Tonnta, Teo del Norte and SING ALONG SOCIAL.

With Speakers Zoe Lawlor – Chair of IPSC, Karma Shawa – Jordanian – Palestinian Visual Artist and Clare Daly – MEP.

Shine on Palestine: The Alternative Eurovision From shore to shore is a TWO venue event with AXIS Ballymun on the East Coast and Leisureland Galway on the West Coast on the same night.

Funds raised during the event through Shine on Palestine: The Alternative Eurovision will go to human rights, advocacy and aid organisations in Palestine: UNWRA, Psychosocial Counselling Centre for Women (PSCCW), Al Haq and Al Mezan and direct support to artists in Gaza.


Date:
Friday 10th May
Time:
7.30pm
Price:
€15
Address:
Axis Art Centre and Theatre, Main St, Ballymun, Dublin, Ireland

Google Map of Axis Art Centre and Theatre, Main St, Ballymun, Dublin, Ireland

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