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"An ambitious global rallying cry embedded in an evening of music without borders. Come cloaked in your best threads of shared humanity to raise funds for Calais Appeal ft. spoken word post-rock soundscapes for Kosovo, astral grime from Accra (via London) and Lowkey-approved punk rapstar Yung Yusuf."
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A gig held at Strange Brew on Thursday 23rd January. The event starts at 19:00.
Join some exciting new names in the UK scene on Thursday 23rd January for a unique evening of live and mixed world music, all in the name of raising money for Calais Appeal. All proceeds of this event will go directly to Calais Appeal, thanks to every artists performing for free.
Kosovan-Albanian, Bristol-based DJ and vocalist AER (Rea Hoti), joined by guitarist Ismi WD and bassist Oscar Land, create a sound piece which stands as a reflection of the history and geography of Kosovo. In this piece they paint an evocative world constructed of Albanian poetry, ambient, new wave, and post-rock.
Yung Yusuf, the Palestinian-English lyricist and poet, will be performing his new album SOLARIS, which delves into themes of self-discovery, identity, vulnerability, and fear. With his heavy, measured beats and powerful lyrics, his music offers both introspection and social commentary, calling for attention and justice for Palestine.
DJ Slaggamuffin, or Maya Liberati, is a Bristol based DJ, bringing queer joy and energy to every set since they began learning to DJ in 2024, drawing influence from Bristol's celebrated multiculturalism.
Calais Appeal is a leading consortium of NGOs operating in Calais and around Northern France. This organisation does some of the most important work to protect and support people on the move in Calais, who face unforgiving conditions, freezing temperatures and police harassment. This winter, show your support for Calais Appeal and come down to Strange Brew for a night of inspiring music.
Abandoned by governments, supported by you.
Entry requirements: 18+
Kosovan-Albanian, Bristol-based DJ and vocalist AER (Rea Hoti), joined by guitarist Ismi WD and bassist Oscar Land, create a sound piece which stands as a reflection of the history and geography of Kosovo. In this piece they paint an evocative world constructed of Albanian poetry, ambient, new wave, and post-rock.
Yung Yusuf, the Palestinian-English lyricist and poet, will be performing his new album SOLARIS, which delves into themes of self-discovery, identity, vulnerability, and fear. With his heavy, measured beats and powerful lyrics, his music offers both introspection and social commentary, calling for attention and justice for Palestine.
DJ Slaggamuffin, or Maya Liberati, is a Bristol based DJ, bringing queer joy and energy to every set since they began learning to DJ in 2024, drawing influence from Bristol's celebrated multiculturalism.
Calais Appeal is a leading consortium of NGOs operating in Calais and around Northern France. This organisation does some of the most important work to protect and support people on the move in Calais, who face unforgiving conditions, freezing temperatures and police harassment. This winter, show your support for Calais Appeal and come down to Strange Brew for a night of inspiring music.
Abandoned by governments, supported by you.
Entry requirements: 18+
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