 Rhythms
for Refugees Benefit
at Bar 303 Northcote
Friday, 25 July 2008
Refugee Action Collective
would like to say a big thank you to all performers, organisations
and others who donated their time, efforts and resources, and those supporters
who came along and made the night a huge success, helping us to raise
well over $1,000
The night got started
with the film made by Kate Durham and Sara McDonald in 2002 on Australia’s
Pacific Solution. The film includes footage from a visit to Nauru, and
TV footage from the Tampa and SIEV-X , all of which was chilling and a
grim reminder of the shameful policies which Australia has had in place
for far too long.
A mix of musicians volunteered their time, making it a great night of
music from different genres. There was something for everyone, and the
crowd warmed up to dancing as the night went on. Musicians and performers
who featured on the night are all pictorially featured below.
Thanks also go to
MC Lizzil Gay who kept the program rolling along, with the support of
an eye-catching costume, and Steve who assisted with sound.
The Raffle Girls Extraordinaire
also added colour and flair, and helped people get their chance in the
raffle. Thank you Kerryn and thank you Samantha Lord.
Rachel Evans from Sydney Refugee Action Coalition let us know about the
campaigns around detention in NSW, and also the recent ‘win’
regarding the right to protest during the Pope’s visit – see
photos.
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