Artists for Gaza in a Gig for Gaza

Ross Bandstand, Princes St Gardens Friday 12th July 7.00-10.00pm

Performances by Samer Sa’adeh, Palestinian Debkeh dancer; Ayman Jarjour, Syrian Guitarist; Phil Ferns performing  Woody Guthrie songs; Edinburgh 5-piece combo Stoned Holy Rollers; Leith 3-piece The Tango Rhums, The Celtic King aka Pete Scally does Elvis, punk poet Rodney Relax plus other performers. And short  film “Palestine belongs to the Arabs”. Pete Gregson will speak about the history of the conflict, why we must help Palestine and why twinning can make a difference.

The film “Three Minute Warning” from Iqbal Mohammed of Dynamiq Films in Huddersfield about “roof-knocking” – what Israeli bombs mean to a Gaza family- can be seen here https://vimeo.com/298433455

Featuring new work for auction by painters Alasdair Gray, Carole Gibbons and Douglas G McKechnie.

Organised by Kids not Suits to support Twinning Edinburgh with Gaza council petition and to raise funds for “Hear for Gaza” charity for deaf children and Medical Aid for Palestinians.

If you are an Edinburgh resident, please sign the twinning proposal by signing the Council petition at www.tinyurl.com/gazatwinregister  Twinning will bring huge benefits to both Gaza and Edinburgh.

Free Entry but bring £ because there will be a bucket collection. If you use Facebook, let us know you’re interested in coming on our page at www.facebook.com/events/443620319794387/

Residents of Gaza are signing their own petition calling upon Edinburgh to twin with them. See it at tinyurl.com/gazatwinningother

This event is backed by LAZIR (Labour Against Zionist Islamophobic Racism).  [you can join LAZIR – at www.tinyurl.com/laziwork  – who are now allowing those who are not in Labour to become associate members]

If you would like to help out on the night- we need volunteers- please email postmaster@roseburn32.plus.com

One million face hunger in Gaza after US cut to Palestine aid– Guardian, 15th May

ART FOR SALE

There are 30 signed prints of this brand new Alasdair Gray painting for sale, plus the original. Stay tuned to this page to see details for how to purchase a print.

• The prints can be seen at and bid for through Art et Facts at 19 RoseburnTerrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5NG. Art et Facts are assisting in organising the print production and framing. Ring George for details on 0131 346 7730

.. plus Carole Gibbons painting “Landscape Andoulasia”

…plus Douglas G McKechnie

plus THE STONED HOLY ROLLERS BAND PLAYS THE GIG FOR GAZA
www.tinyurl.com/rollersgazagig