United for Palestine: A Fundraiser for Gaza

Join us at the Grand Poobah on the 18th of July for a night of solidarity and resistance.

Musicians, artists, performers and humanitarians alike are coming together to raise money for the people in Gaza, a humanitarian emergency.  The night will kick into gear with a documentary screening programmed by TPAN.  Then, performances all night and through into the early hours, followed by DJ’s to continue the festivities. An art exhibition featuring generous donations from Nipaluna/Hobart artists will be silently auctioned in the Kissing Room throughout the evening.  Vegan food will be available for all patrons early on in the night.  On top of all of this there will be a raffle at the door with prizes donated by local artists and businesses.  Please do not just donate generously, but also bring your warm and wonderful energy to stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza.  No one will be turned away for lack of funds, there will be a sliding scale for folks who can’t pay full entry. First Nations get in free of charge.

Supported by the Tasmanian Palestine Advocacy Network (TPAN), this event features a powerful documentary (TBA) screening on the Palestinian struggle for liberation, alongside music, community, and conversation. TPAN is a grassroots collective based in Lutruwita/Tasmania, committed to advocating for justice, self-determination, and freedom for Palestine through education, direct action, and solidarity.

All proceeds from door sales, art auction, raffle and TPAN merch sales will go toward PANZMA (https://panzma.org) and supporting TPAN’s work locally. Come through, learn, connect, and stand with Palestine.

Performances:

Robin De Graves - our drag superstar host for the night will be making the most of the time between bands in the main room, a welcome addition to the already-stacked roster.

Raspberry Terrapin - a newly reunited femme trio capable of harmonies beyond their years, ethereal folk mixed with the ambient subtleties of Blake Reid Morris.  They’ll be honoured to open the Kissing Room for us.

Hedgedweller - heavy setters whose riffs harken back to early 90’s grunge and noise rock.  Known for their performances in a certain red room, Hedgedweller will bring the energy on the night no question.  Bring earplugs.

Dvrkworld - fresh off their debut full length, Dvrkworld produce nebulous synth-drenched melodies from the island’s north, a veritable supergroup with the likes of Mary Shannon (Meres) and Shawn Arnold (Teens).  They enjoy a long-standing reputation for putting their energy into worthy causes, and this one is no exception.

Woolworths\\Flushot - self-described indie thrash rap, by now no one can deny their punk bona fides with their latest album engineered by none other than Jay of Frenzal Rhomb fame.  Veterans of the local music circuit and champions of the humble house show, Woolies always know how to electrify a room.

Glass Media - at this point it’s safe to call them the newest Triple J darlings of the local scene, these 3 bring together the 2010’s indie rock of yore with the pop-influenced earworms sung by bassist Anna Hershler.

Chiroweg! - psychedelic globetrotters who are in tune with world culture like no one else.  Improvisation, a dedication to all things food and mind-bending grooves are what’s on the menu, dig in!

DJ’s:
Boothy [UK Garage/Techno/House]

Ruckus [Dnb] + Ammatafact [DnB] (back-to-back)

PsyDfx [Twilight Psytrance]

Visual Artists:

Matt Coyle
Leigh Rigazzi
George Kennedy
Bailey Stiling
Jonny Scholes
Kate Loader
Yasmin Donnelly
Hailey Gearman
Kat Hannavy
Sarah Wells
Gus Larson
TOPSKI
Serge Cullen
Sarah Boyadjian
Hannah Batstone
Phoebe Webb
Armie Sungvaribud
Tom O’Hern
Molly Turner
Coralee Williams
Laura Gillam
Rosanagh May

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.

Sovereignty was never ceded, always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Poster artwork: Kate Loader
Writeup by UFP collective