Musicians to stage charity concert for Palestine in Paisley
The Paisley for Palestine concert will take place in the Bungalow in Paisley tonight (Monday) with money going towards Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).
It starts at 7pm with tickets priced at £10.
Performers include Aidan and the Outkkasts, Alexx Munro, Howlin' Radio, Eddie Reid, Kitti, Shout! and The Tennementals.
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Iona Fyfe, an award-winning Scottish folk singer, will also be performing.
'I'm looking forward to performing tonight to raise funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians,' she said.
'Even now, the situation is drastically worsening by the day. Just this morning, we hear news that Benjamin Netanyahu wants to 'take full control' of the Gaza Strip. It's an abomination.'
Fyfe added: 'Artists have the power to lend their voices to keep the genocide and injustice in the forefront of people's minds and to raise vital funds to support the people of Palestine. Admission is available on the door. I urge folks to come out for a night of varied genres and music!'
You can also get tickets on the website here.
MAP is one of the few charities on the ground in northern Gaza, getting much-needed drugs and equipment to hospitals.
The National raised over £50,000 for the charity earlier this year, as well as a further £120,000 during our fundraiser in 2024.
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