Veolia Action Success

dangorman — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:20:23 +0000

Success! Veolia have pulled out of the rail project linking Israel with with illegal settlements:

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1091186.html

For more information see here: http://www.artistsforgaza.com/veolia-action-success/

Dean Owens ‘Raining in Glasgow’ at Artists for Gaza Fundraiser 20/02/09

dangorman — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:43:24 +0000

Salsa Celtica at Artists for Gaza, 20/02/09

dangorman — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:37:11 +0000

Salsa Celtica performing at Artists for Gaza, Roxy Art House, February 20, 2009

Filmed by Pilton Video Crew

Previous Events

dangorman — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:45:41 +0000

Check out the photos and film from our last event by clicking on the ‘previous events‘ tab to the right,

Enjoy!

AFG

Update

dangorman — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:47:38 +0000

The fundraiser was a great night with OVER £3900 RAISED FOR MAP!! Thanks so much to everyone involved, all the bands who played, the restaurants who donated food, the volunteers for helping with everything and you for coming!

More soon… but for now check out Solidarity Goods shop on Guthrie St, they have Artists for Gaza t-shirts on sale (all profits to MAP)

Artists for Gaza 20th Feb 2009

dangorman — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:09:15 +0000

Artists for Gaza 20th Feb 2009

FRIDAY 20TH FEB FROM 5.30 – 11 AT ROXY ART HOUSE

Amazing bands and theatre, all fundraising for Medical Aid for Palestinians. Featuring: Shooglenifty, Salsa Celtica (Acoustic Set), Bevvy Sisters, Dean Owens, Austen George, Paul Gilbody, Red Boudika, Palestinian Monologues and Jango the Clown! Food available from 5.30pm. Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place.
Come on Down!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM BLACK BO’S PUB, BLACKFRIAR’S ST and SUSIES DINER, WEST NICHOLSON STREET

Cash for Generators!

dangorman — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:04:26 +0000

Last night’s event (23/01/09) raised £3,800 which far exceeded our objective of £2,489 - which buys a generator that can help power a Gazan hospital or clinic.
http://www.map-uk.org/

We also had a lot of fun! The bands were great! The speeches were informative and the poetry was emotional and inspiring. It was a great example of the power of art and music to raise awareness and bring people together. After 40 years the politicians are still failing to find a lasting solution to the Isarel / Palestine Conflict. Maybe it’s time to let the Artists try?

Artist for Gaza would like to thank:

EVERYONE who attended, donated, performed and helped to organize this event. And all those who gave their time to make it a success!

Special Thanks to:
Poets/Speakers: Nigel Osbourne, Ghazi Hussein, Douglas Robertson, Kamran,
Bands: Orkestra del Sol, Black Cat, Nuala, Rhythm Nation, Gol, Voces Del Sur and Sharon King
Visuals: Mettje, and DJ: Jem
Food: The Edinburgh Mosque, Empires, Kebab Mahal, El Falafel, Suzies Diner.
The Organisers who gave their time and resources to manifest the event
The Volunteers on the night who came together to help make the event run so smoothly.

Last night was a strong beginning for the group ” Artists for Gaza “. We hope to see it lead to many more events and actions in support of this cause. We cannot forget about this conflict even though it may slip from the headlines. Please keep in touch with us, join our mailing list, and inspire us with new ideas of actions that will make a difference. Our next campaign is to develop the theme of twinning Edinburgh with Gaza, watch this space for new developments.

Also we have discovered our Egyptian Counterparts : http://fustat.blogspot.com/2009/01/cairo-artists-for-gaza.html !!!

Let’s keep it growing!

Artists for Gaza Benefit Event

dangorman — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:57:13 +0000

FRIDAY 23^rd January from 5 to 11pm:

BENEFIT EVENT, with MUSIC and POETRY from some of Edinburgh’s Top Artists.

At the ROXY , 2 Roxburgh Place,

Raising Funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians and

Raising Awareness.