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AngieMcMahon

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JULIA JACKLIN, ANGIE McMAHON,
GENESIS OWUSU, MISS KANINNA,
TARAB ENSEMBLE, YARA
+ more to perform at…

SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER (2 – 11PM)
@ PICA, PORT MELBOURNE, NAARM

PLUS NASSER MASHNI, SENATOR MEHREEN FARUQI, UNCLE ROBBIE THORPE + SPEAKERS FROM FREE PALESTINE MELBOURNE, JEWISH COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA, OLIVE KIDS, PANZMA, PARA & MSF

Tickets on sale 12pm AEDT this Wednesday 10 December via Oztix

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A host of acclaimed musicians and DJs, alongside a lineup of speakers, advocates and community activists, will descend on PICA in Port Melbourne, Naarm on Sunday 21 December for A Gathering For Gaza – a one-day fundraising event announced today in solidarity with Palestinians and in support of vital relief efforts in Gaza amidst an ongoing genocide. Tickets are on sale at 12pm AEDT this Wednesday 10 December via Oztix // agatheringforgaza.com

100% of net profits from ticket sales, special event merchandise and bar sales at A Gathering For Gaza will be donated directly to Olive Kids, PANZMA, PARA and Médecins Sans Frontières Australia (Doctors Without Borders). Funds will be used to support their critical ongoing work on the ground in Gaza, providing essential services like medical aid, food and education, as well as supporting new arrivals from Palestine. See below for more on each organisation.

Uniting under the mission of keeping the focus firmly on Palestine, A Gathering For Gaza features a lineup of internationally acclaimed artists including Julia Jacklin playing her first Australian show in almost two years and Angie McMahon in her only Australian show this year. Also performing are seven-time ARIA Award winner Genesis Owusu, Tarab Ensemble performing classic Arabic music with a twist, Miss Kaninna – who has just wrapped up a UK/EU tour with Kneecap, Naarm-based Palestinian soul singer, songwriter and producer YARA, Folk Bitch Trio fresh off their world tour, psych group Mildlife, DJ sets from Cut Copy, Harvey Sutherland, Merve and Milo Eastwood, and a special pre-recorded set from Moktar that will feature his signature fusion of club, techno, and traditional Arabic instrumentation.

Between performances, representatives from Palestinian, Jewish and global human rights-focused charity organisations, community groups and activists will share information, resources and updates on their ongoing work. 

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Cut Copy

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Featured speakers include: 

– Nasser Mashni from Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN);

– Rasha Abbas from Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA);

– Dr. Bushra Othman from Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association (PANZMA);

– Mai Saif from Free Palestine Melbourne;

– Mohammad Othman from Olive Kids;

– Uncle Robbie Thorpe;

– Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Greens Deputy Leader;

– Sarah Schwartz from Jewish Council of Australia; and

– Ashley Killeen from Médecins Sans Frontières Australia (Doctors Without Borders);

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Folk Bitch Trio

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Reem Borrows, Board Director from PARA Foundation shares, “PARA is honoured to be included in ‘A Gathering for Gaza’. This event represents the very best of our shared humanity, bringing artists, communities and allies together in solidarity with Palestinians from Gaza. Every contribution helps us continue our work supporting newly arrived Palestinians from Gaza to rebuild their lives with dignity, safety and hope. We are grateful to stand alongside Olive Kids, PANZMA and MSF in a collective effort grounded in compassion and justice.”

Mohammad Othman, Board Member, Olive Kids says, “Olive Kids is deeply moved to be part of ‘A Gathering for Gaza.’ This event is a powerful reminder that while the devastation continues, our community’s resolve to help remains unshaken. The genocide in Gaza has taken a terrible toll on the children, and funds raised are critical for us to continue providing immediate relief, including food, winter supplies and education support. We are so grateful for the support and proud to stand alongside artists, partner organisations and the community in this gathering of solidarity.”

Ashley Killeen, Acting Executive Director, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia shares, “After two years of relentless war and horror, Palestinians are now displaced, exhausted, and face a cold winter without basic necessities amidst intermittent Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip. Our 1,300+ staff continue to provide trauma care, burn treatment, maternal and paediatric services and mental health support. As an independent and impartial organisation, MSF Australia doesn’t accept funding from government sources; support from people across Australia is the reason we’re able to keep providing essential medical assistance where it is needed most. We’re so grateful for the invitation to join the Gathering for Gaza event and to be included as one of the charities receiving funds raised from the event.”

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GENESIS OWUSU / Photo – Isaac Brown

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About Olive Kids

Olive Kids is an Australian Foundation dedicated to support the children of Palestine. Their vision is a future where Palestinian kids can live free, full, and safe childhoods. Olive Kids was founded in 2007 by Palestinian Australians who want to make a difference to the lives of children in Palestine. They are run solely by a passionate board of volunteers from a range of professions and backgrounds, from lawyers to public servants to campaigners. They work in a range of different areas, providing financial aid, healthcare, education, and other support to children living in Palestine. All their work is conducted in collaboration with their partner organisations on the ground – it is based on the needs that these organisations identify, and their work is designed and delivered in a way that ensures they build local capacity, support local businesses, and enable self-determination. olivekids.org.au

About Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA)

Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) helps Palestinian migrants and refugees live safe, happy, and fulfilling lives in Australia. They are a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission. Founded and led by Australian Palestinians, their fundamental mission is to centre, strengthen, and amplify Palestinian voices. They provide support for Palestinians while they are in Australia, helping them to achieve their full potential, free from the barriers created by conflict and displacement. para.org.au

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Harvey Sutherland

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About Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association (PANZMA)

PANZMA is a non-profit organization that was established in 2020 by a group of healthcare professionals across Australia and New Zealand, to fulfill the unmet need of providing comprehensive health care in Palestine. They address the health and humanitarian challenges that Palestinians face due to the ongoing conflict, occupation, blockade, and displacement and provide medical relief and support to Palestinians in need, regardless of their location, religion, or political affiliation. panzma.org

About Médecins Sans Frontières / ( Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF), provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. MSF was founded in 1971 in Paris by a group of journalists and doctors. Today, they are a worldwide movement of more than 42,000 people. Their teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff – bound together by their charter. Their actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality. They are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organisation. msf.org.au

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A GATHERING FOR GAZA

Tickets on 12pm AEDT this Wednesday 10 December via Oztix

Live performances by (A-Z)

Angie McMahon
Cut Copy (DJ set)
Folk Bitch Trio
Genesis Owusu
Harvey Sutherland (DJ set)
Julia Jacklin
Merve
Mildlife
Milo Eastwood
Miss Kaninna
Moktar (special pre-recorded set)
Tarab Ensemble
YARA

Speakers (A-Z)

Ashley Killeen, MSF
Dr. Bushra Othman, PANZMA
Mai Saif, Free Palestine Melbourne
Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Greens Deputy Leader
Mohammad Othman, Olive Kids
Nasser Mashni, APAN
Rasha Abbas, PARA
Uncle Robbie Thorpe
Sarah Schwartz, Jewish Council of Australia

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Miss Kaninna

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Follow A GATHERING FOR GAZA
Website – Instagram

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JULIA JACKLIN // Photo – Izzie Austin

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AMNPLIFY – DB