Billy Bragg announces Days Like These, an evening of music, spoken word and film for Palestine
Billy Bragg has announced Days Like These – an evening of music, spoken word and film for Palestine – taking place on Saturday 20 September at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
The event will raise funds for Amos Trust, whose vital work helps to provide essential medical care, food and aid, therapeutic trauma support for women and children, and support for young writers documenting the unfolding atrocities in Palestine. Working with local and international peace activists, Amos Trust partners with grass roots projects to call for a just peace, reconciliation and full equal rights for all Palestinians and Israelis.
The lineup includes a solo performance by singer/songwriter Jamie Webster, Mancunian poet Antony Szmierek, an live acoustic set by Reverend & The Makers, and Black country duo Big Special.
Days Like These will also feature appearances from the Palestinian-British writer and director Ahmed Masoud, who grew up in the Gaza Strip and moved to London in 2002. The accomplished actor and activist Khalid Abdalla will perform his song, "A Simple Song" dedicated to the children of Palestine, past, present and future. The night will also feature BAFTA nominated actor and theatre director, Samuel West and Palestinian journalist and author from Gaza Ahmed Alnaouq.
Tickets for Days Like These are on sale on Wednesday 30 July at 5pm and available via ticketmaster.co.uk.
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