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We are hosting a gig night at Confetti to raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee, a charity that provides aid for people affected by disasters worldwide, such as the Turkey/Syria earthquakes, the Ukraine war and the Pakistan floods. The gig is free entry, but we welcome you to donate whatever you are able to support this great cause.
Various student singer/songwriters and bands will be performing, including -
Ada Blue - alternative acoustic pop
Ellie Stainsby - acoustic singer/songwriter
Charlotte Moon - folk
Rawshack - rock
Slendz - rap/hip hop
Smokey Penny - alt rock
More information on the Disasters Emergency Committee below -
• In southern Turkey and North West Syria, earthquakes have killed over 50,000 people and left many more without homes or even basic shelter. The DEC have ensuring people have access to healthcare, shelter for those who have lost their homes, heating in safe spaces, blankets, warm clothes, and food and clean water.
• In Ukraine, the DEC has been providing food to families in bomb shelters, helping refugee children overcome traumatic experiences, and more -
"When we couldn’t go outside they would bring us what we needed through the bombings. They risked their lives to provide us with food, water and other necessary items," - Yulia, Kharkiv.
• In Pakistan, over 2 million homes have been destroyed or badly damaged by floods. The DEC are working in challenging conditions to meet people’s basic needs such as food, clean water and shelter.
Here’s how our donations could help –
• £10 could provide blankets to keep two people warm
• £25 could provide emergency food for a family for ten days
• £50 could provide emergency shelter for two families
The bar will be open for over 18s. ID required!
Please be aware that this event will include flashing lights/images.
Tickets required on entry.