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Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 10:30
- As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, we've rounded up a list of charity compilations, fundraisers, organisations and more.
As the escalated siege on Gaza worsens the existing humanitarian crisis for Palestinians, we've rounded up some resources, information and messages of solidarity from the electronic music scene.
We'll keep updating this story as new information and material emerges.
The latest escalation in the decades-old crisis between Israel and Palestine has seen thousands of fatalities on both sides, including 260-plus Israeli ravers at a psytrance festival and more than 18,000 people in Gaza, which has been heavily bombed by the Israeli army since October 7th. Israel has imposed a "complete siege" on Gaza, cutting off water, electricity and supplies. One UN expert has warned of a "mass ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians.
December 12th
Solidarity
• An open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza has been launched by Australian nightlife venues and workers. The Nightlife For A Free Palestine letter has amassed over 300 signatures since Friday, December 8th.
• NTS Radio updated its Palestine radio collection and reiterated calls for a ceasefire.
December 1st
Music
• Women-led drum & bass collective EQ50 has released a 23-track compilation featuring Mandidextrous, Mani Festo, Halogenix and more. All proceeds will be split between Anera and DecolonizePalestine.
• Listen to Kerrie's new EP, Right To Freedom. All proceeds will go to Medical Aid for Palestinians and Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
• Portishead's Adrian Utley is auctioning off a Moog synth he used "on countless tours and gigs." Find out more via Soundgas. All proceeds go to Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Fundraisers
• All proceeds from this raffle, run by international human rights organisation Restless Beings, will go to its Gaza appeal. Find out more about the prizes and how to enter below.
Events
• On December 6th in South London, Peckham spot JUMBI will host On The Land, a day-long solidarity event featuring speakers, poets and an auction.
• In Dublin on December 15th, EMA's Woozy party is hosting a fundraiser for Medical Aid For Palestinians at Yamamori Tengu.
November 20th
Music
• Featuring the likes of E-Saggila, Buttechno and Phelimuncasi, Al Gharib's latest compilation "is dedicated to the men, women and children [of Gaza] who continue to navigate their exile in limbo."
• 100 percent of profits from Zürich-based artist Atrice's new EP are being shared between Doctors Without Borders and MAP.
Events
• RA and The Right To Dance are hosting a charity record shop pop-up at East London venue All My Friends this Saturday, November 25th. All proceeds will be donated to War Child.
• Chicago's Podlasie Club is hosting classes that assist members of the community with calling their senators and requesting a ceasefire. It'll also donate the proceeds from the party this Wednesday, November 22nd, to helping those in Palestine.
Solidarity
November 15th
Music
• A new VA compilation, curated by New York-based artists Hunter Starkings and Scotia, is raising money for Jewish Voice For Peace.
• 100 percent of profits from the latest VA EP on Holly Lester's Duality Trax label will be donated to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.
Events
• Radio Alhara is currently hosting a 12-hour global radio broadcast in solidarity with the people of Palestine. The station is also hosting an event with Lebanese group SANAM at Berlin club Urban Spree this evening. Find out more and listen in live.
• Future Female Sounds and Artists Against Apartheid are hosting a global series of events in support of "an urgent ceasefire, an end to apartheid and a free Palestine."
• Legendary Glasgow distributor Rubadub is hosting an in-store session with Palestinian filmmaker Mo'min Swaitat this Friday, November 17th. Swaitat will be presenting an album playback of the Al Fajer Group release on Palestinian archival record label Majazz Project.
Solidarity
November 13th
Music
• New York's Silicone Records has released a 39-track compilatio raising funds for Doctors Without Borders. "All artists participating in this compilation call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to genocide," the label wrote. "With a specific focus on the actions of Israeli occupying forces in Gaza and the West Bank.
Solidarity
November 10th
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November 8th
Events
• Berlin-via-Amsterdam collective Our Society is hosting a daytime fundraiser today at Giri, with Sally C, CCL, Call Super, Juliana Huxtable and more sharing the bill. All proceeds will go to Medical Aid For Palestinians (MAP).
Tune into the livestream from 2 PM CET and donate now via the event listing.
Further reading
• US human rights activist Scott Long has uploaded his entire library of books on Israel-Palestine to the Cloud. That's 1,700-plus titles. Browse now.
November 6th
Music
• The Manchester scene comes together for a sprawling, 91-track compilation of music and poetry, with all proceeds going to Middle East Children's Alliance and Restless Beings. The likes of Mr Scruff, Chimpo, Werkha, Chunky and Iceboy Violet all feature.
November 5th
Music
• Xander's Over And Out label has released
In Aid Of Gaza, a ten-track compilation of house and UK garage featuring Longeez, Yosh and more. All proceeds will go to Gaza-related charities, starting with UNRWA.
November 3rd
Music
• mi-el makes her production debut with a track featuring the recitation of "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" in 22 different languages. All proceeds go to MAP.
• All proceeds from TSVI's new album are going to MAP.
• All label profits from SPE:C's new release will go to MAP.
• Dance music archivist Idiolatry is auctioning rare grime records for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.
Events
• Barcelona promoters Maricas and CULPA are hosting a party with 100-percent of proceeds going to Aid For Gaza.
• SWANA promoter Laylit is cancelling all of its forthcoming parties in solidarity with Palestine.
November 2nd
Solidarity
• The Manchester music scene is hosting a Palestine Humanitarian Fundraiser.
November 1st
Music
• Featuring Suzanne Ciani, The Fertile Crescent and Oxhy among others, a new compilation from Al Gharib is raising funds for Palestinian community foundation the Dalia Association.
Events
• Taking place at South London's Tola, the second edition of Dance For Gaza will feature sets from Oneman, Martelo and Kojay.
• An event at Bristol's Strange Brew is collecting funds for MAP. Giant Swan, k means and i-sha are among the performers.
• NTS residents HE4RTBROKEN will donate the funds from their upcoming party at Berlin's Fitzroy to "three different organisations that are currently acting as frontline responders" in Palestine.
• An event at Cape Town's Bertha House this Friday, November 3rd aims to "support the Palestinian people in their struggle against imperialism, genocide, colonialism and Zionism."
Solidarity
October 31st
Music/Merchandise
• Danish label Posh Isolation is selling Palestine-themed t-shirts with all proceeds going to MAP.
Events
• East London club night Barbershop returns to the basement of Homerton pub The Plough E9 this Friday. All proceeds from the event go to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
• Montreal's artistic community is coming together to raise funds for emergency humanitarian aid in Gaza this Friday. One ticket provides access to four venues and over 50 artists.
Solidarity
October 30th
Music
• The second edition of Amplify Palestine's BDS Mixtape is a call to artists and audiences to rise up for Palestinian freedom.
• GIDEÖN's forthcoming release on HOMO-CENTRIC RECORDS is "dedicated to both sets of psychotic corrupt bloodthirsty religious extremists who have bribed, lied, agitated, manipulated and coerced their way into power in Israel and Gaza."
Solidarity
October 27th
Further reading
• Johannesburg station Lilies Radio has compiled a list of resources "that centre around the intersections of resistance, cultural production and more."
Events
• London's Colour Factory is hosting another fundraiser this Sunday, October 27th, with slots for Bluetoof, Moktar, Ernesto Chahoud and more.
• On November 6th, dj pgz, Naycab, Sleep D's M.Syawish and more will play a fundraiser for Palestinian Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) at Miscellania in Melbourne.
• A night of funk, disco and soul at The Peer Hat in Manchester on November 18th. All proceeds go to Palestinian Children's Relief Fund (PCRF).
October 26th
Solidarity
October 25th
Music
• London-based producer Aleksandir has uploaded a track called "NOCTURNE" to Bandcamp, with all proceeds going to Medical Aid For Palestinians (MAP).
• Egypt's Assyouti launches Shepard Tone Recordings with a five-track EP of jungle and breakcore chaos. All proceeds go to MAP.
Further reading
• New York festival dweller recently updated its Afro-Palestinian Literature list, including titles such as Neo-Colonialism: The Last Stage of Imperialism (Kwame Nkrumah, 1965).
Solidarity
October 24th
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October 23rd
Music
• All label profits from Angel Rocket's new EP on Accidental Meetings will go to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.
• All proceeds from Double O's new single, Firm Meditation VIP, will go to Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP).
Solidarity
October 21st
Campaigns
Solidarity
• Are you part of the electronic music scene in London? Sign this open letter and show your support for the Palestinian people. "We insist that queer liberation is inextricable from the ongoing global struggle against imperialism and colonialism," the letter reads.
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October 20th
Music
• Cease 2 Exist has released an Emergency for Gaza compilation featuring tracks from the likes of Toumba, Anthony Linell and label founder Varg.
• ZULI has released an EP made up of tracks the Egyptian artist has "been sitting on for years." All proceeds will go to Medical Aid For Palestinians (MAP).
Events
• All ticket sales from Sama' Abdulhadi's performance at Glasgow's Sub Club next Sunday, October 29th, will be donated to MAP.
Solidarity
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