The humanitarian horrors which are unfolding in Palestine are beyond harrowing. Besides the calls for an immediate ceasefire, the war being waged has not just elicited sympathy and condemnation but also spurred on artists to come together to aid a shattered people. There are countless fundraisers on the go but the Gig for Gaza is the big one. Lankum, Damien Dempsey, Lisa O’Neill and The Mary Wallopers will all take to the stage for a concert with all net proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. A poster for the gig designed by Selkies and screen-printed by Damn Fine Print will be available from Bang Bang in Phibsborough and at the gig itself, priced at €30. This will be the first of a number of gigs and events around Ireland under the ‘Irish Artists for Palestine’ Group that will take place from November 28 to December 3 with full listings available on irishartistsforpalestine.com. Bit of a shame that Ticketmaster didn’t waive or donate fees on this.
