Sun, 3 Mar 2024 15:30 – 21:30 GMT
Centrala, Fazeley Street, Birmingham, UK158 Fazeley Street Birmingham B5 5RT
SPECIAL MENTION TO SERENA AND ZEE, TWO ANGELS I WAS DESTINED TO MEET. THEY STOOD UP WHEN I BROKE MY ARM/SHOULDER AND HELPED GET THIS EVENT BACK ON TRACK. WITHOUT THEM IT WOULD HAVE BEEN CANCELLED!
3 CHEERS FOR SEREENA AND ZEE!
Raising Money for West Midlands Palestine Solidarity Campaign. This event had been intended as a donation event – Support As You Feel with a £5+ suggested donation.
We are happy to receive further donations at the door – contactless or cash accepted.
Join us for a powerful gathering at Centrala, Fazeley Street, Birmingham, UK to spread love and support for the people of Palestine. United by music, dance and poetry, this event aims to promote the need for peace, spread awareness and solidarity for the people of Palestine.
This event will provide a platform for open discussions, to share stories and cultural exchange, so lets get together and make a difference!
Mark your calendars for this important event, be part of a movement for peace and the liberation of Palestine.
Under 18s welcome!
With hours of Palestinian music from Palestine and across the world, from Hassan Shaikh to Lowkey, from Gong to Benjamin Zephaniah,
We have a great line up of live performances and speakers..
Host: Zee, Activist and speaker for Palestine. @zeefreepalestine
Stage times will be posted on stage, on the day.
soundsfromnowhere – A peaceful sonic spree for the senses with singing bowls and gongs – on first – not to be missed. Will be treating us to interludes throughout the day.
Naheem – speaker from West Midlands Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Mizan – spoken word
Bilal – spoken word
Shakeela – speaker from Dudley Palestine Solidarity Campaign with also a speech by Mohammed from Palestine.
Serena – Singer and upcoming nasheed Artist.
Layla Tutt – singer and musician
Magdalen: bharatanatyam dancer
Roy, Sarah and Kneill. Agitated folk trio
Zirak Hamad – traditional Kurdish musician – a solo performance of song and multi-instrument treats. Courtesy of Birmingham Celebrating Sanctuary.
SKINT – folkie/punkie/maybe some beatbox band
Meth Club 7 – 4 piece punk. We are Meth Club 7! David Attenborough made us do it! Green and ethical DIY punk, from the bowels of Bilston.
Marimiya. Trio playing folk music and songs from Palestine.
Johnny Kowalski Noblet (Johnny Kowalski) – Self-tattooed singer, guitarist, demented cheerleader and theoretical thinker. Occasional writer.
Banner Theatre – a very socialist theatre company based in Birmingham. Formed in 1974. They are sending 2 performers and one musician – an asylum seeker with no recourse to public funds.
Abas –speaker from Palestine, his stories include the death of his sister
Attila the Stockbroker – A special video, sent by him for this event. Alexei Sayle – Jewish UK comedian – some of his YouTube shorts on Palestine.
RAFFLE – £50 Palestinian food/goods, a bottle of non-alcoholic red wine, more coming in… ( more details coming soon)
Squareone Squareone – Blunt Force Beats Poetry and Performance.
Ahmed (Palestinian speaker) – Dudley Palestine Solidarity Campaign
The Ten Bags – folk punk trio. THE TENBAGS are a folk/punk outfit hailing from Birmingham, with original Boozy Brummie Ballads and traditional Woozy Wailers.
Icey – Comedian
Basel, a Marimiyar member, leading the audience in a traditional Palestinian dance, the Dabkeh.Compulsory – or make a donation.
Announcements of upcoming dates, AOB by Stuart Richardson, political campaigner.Thank you. Goodnight from me, and a Goodnight from him.
Also, on the day to purchase…
Cupcakes – sale of donated cupcakes. Samosas courtesy of Centrala.
Palestinian Merchandise
Raffle Tickets
Awaiting confirmation:
Speakers or Podcast contributors invited include Jeremy Corbyn, Salma Yaqoob, Medical Aid for Palestine, Lauren Booth, Gus Khan, Lowkey, Ambassador, Alexei Sayle.
A display of local artists’ works supporting Peace in Palestine.
Special VIP service and positive vibes for any NHS, healthcare, education, Union members, Blue badge holders, state benefit recipients, anyone with no recourse to public funds, stateless, anyone labelled or who identifies as ‘illegal’ or anyone waiting for a right to remain decision. The list goes on and on…if you want the VIP service come and state your case.
Various Parents for Palestine/Gaza groups have been invited to get involved and cater for the needs of any under 18’s.
Remember that LiveAid was once just an electrical signal in an ageing pop star’s head. This time next year, when every town and city in the UK has held a similar event 4 Peace in Palestine I will see you at the Britain 4 Peace in Palestine 2025 Festival in Hyde Park. I will book the venue now!