Renfrewshire musicians unite with Gig for Gaza
Artists, The Bungalow and campaigners have come together to stage Gig for Gaza – a concert which seeks to raise funds for Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP).
A host of musicians are joining forces with Paisley 4 Palestine and The Bungalow as they desperately seek to support people in Gaza who are facing famine.
The artists, venue and campaign group have come together to stage Gig for Gaza – a concert which seeks to raise funds for Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP).
The humanitarian aid charity works tirelessly to support civilians who are now facing what the United Nations has described as 'catastrophic hunger'.
On Monday, Barrhead songstress Kitti will take to the stage alongside folk singer Iona Fyfe, radical band The Tenementals and rock band Aidan Moore and the Outkkasts.
Other performers include Howlin' Radio, Shout, Eddie Reid and Alexx Munro.
The performers have come together with the shared aim of raising funds for MAP while raising awareness of the plight of Palestinians in Gaza – where food and other aid has been blocked for in excess of two months.
John Kelly, of Paisley 4 Palestine, said the gig was not only an opportunity for people to show solidarity and send aid to the Palestinian people, but also a chance to listen to great music.
John told the Express: 'The situation in Gaza is beyond belief with the so-called Israeli 'Defence' Force continuing to murder innocent civilians on a daily basis.
'The need to support MAP has never been more important with the Israeli state not only bombarding, shooting and assaulting the general population in Gaza, but also seeking to starve them to death.
'The Israelis have been blockading aid to the strip; this has led to famine and illness.
'MAP works tirelessly to help the people of Gaza despite the planned destructive strategy of the Israelis. We would urge all Buddies to come along to the gig and thank The Bungalow for their fabulous support.
'If you cannot attend, you can donate online at https://www.tickettailor.com/eventspaisleyforpalestine/1675213 and tickets are available at this link also.'
Israel sealed the gates of Gaza in March – which blocked all shipments of humanitarian aid including food and medical supplies – despite outrage from some of its European allies.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has since designated Gaza is close to famine and that civilians are effectively being starved by Israel's blockade.
In practical terms, the phase five classification, the most acute used by the IPC, estimates that '71,000 children and more than 17,000 mothers will need urgent treatment for acute malnutrition'.
Israel's defence minister Israel Katz admitted last month that the blockade was a 'main pressure lever' to secure victory over Hamas and to get all the hostages out.
The war began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas carried out a cross-border attack on Israeli communities, killing around 1,200 people and seizing 251 hostages.
Israel's military campaign against Hamas has killed at least 52,000 people, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry.
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