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JAM FOR JUSTICE: Love & Liberation

June 22 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

JAM FOR JUSTICE: Love & Liberation
A Community Arts Fundraiser for Palestine

JOIN US ON THE 22ND OF JUNE 2024
@ BANKSTOWN ARTS CENTRE FROM 1-7PM

We acknowledge the Dharug people as the traditional owners on whose unceded land this event will take place. This always was, always will be Aboriginal Land. We acknowledge elders past, present and emerging and recognise and respect their continued connection and care for this sacred land through their culture and customs

Whats on:

Join us for a family friendly day of music, art, poetry and dance to support Palestinians in Gaza and housing Gaza arrivals in Australia. The day will feature music performances by multidisciplinary artists, a dance cypher, banner painting, badge making, beading workshops, henna as well as an open mic.

We will also be showcasing amazing works from mural artists, visual artists, photographers, film makers & crocheters who have donated their works to be part of the raffle and silent auction.

All funds from tickets, raffle, additional donations and art sales will go towards established aid organisations and approved GoFundMe’s below:

-Free Gaza Australia | Chuffed | Non-profit charity and social enterprise fundraising
-Fundraiser by Palestinian Christians in Australia : Starting Fresh: Housing Gaza Arrivals in Australia
-Fundraiser for Nisreen Shaheen by Judy Shahin : Gaza emergency: Help evacuate my family in Gaza.
-Palestine Australia Relief and Action

Program breakdown:

-Inspired words of strength & solidarity by Speakers
-Live performances by Pa777ience, Heart Armour, Stacey Street, Jafar the Sorcerer, Perfect Actress, Gemma Navarette, Zeadala, Canto Libre, Crystal Chemist, GUILD, TRU’ + more
-Art exhibition and silent auctions from creatives & artists Stynabyna, Lotte Smith, Nicole Barakat, Ayşenur Kara, Kim Siew, Joannie Creates, Nami Vision, Vanessa Le, Wasiela Noor, Bianca Alicia Yrure + more
-Dance cypher featuring some of Sydney’s best including Gabi Quinsacara
-DJ sets Fariba & Ilhan
-Kandi bracelets, button making & banner painting workshops & henna
-Mocktails, coffee, tea and light refreshments

Jam for Justice has been organised by artists and volunteers with the support of Our Race Community as well as Outloud who have kindly offered us a space for the event. We thank all of our partners, collaborators, artists and volunteers who have shared their vision, energy and resources towards this cause.

If you would like to participate in the event, support the organising team or to donate, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]. We welcome your voice and input.

Organiser

Our Race
Email
doug@ourrace.com.au
View Organiser Website

Venue

Bankstown Arts Centre
5 Olympic Parade Bankstown 2200
Sydney, NSW 2200 Australia
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Phone
(02) 9793 8324
View Venue Website