Kila in Gaza support

Kila are calling all fans to the Tripod for their Dublin to Gaza concert on Friday October 16

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 15 Oct 2009

The gig will be broadcast live to beleaguered Palestinian citizens in Gaza while also raising much-needed money for the re-building of Gaza city.

The line-up also includes Liam Ó Maonlaí, Lumiere, Naisrin and Zahara El Safty who will join hands with Palestinian hip-hop diva Shadia Mansour and political activist MC Lowkey backed by the Dublin-based Discovery Gospel Choir.

Entry is a recession-busting €15 and kick-off is 7 pm. Tickets from www.ticketmaster.com or on the door. For group rates email sarah@kilarecords.com

OTHER KILA DATES

October 17th - Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. 2pm and 8pm

October 30 - Wexford Arts Centre.

October 31 - Halloween Party, Purty Kitchen, Dun Laoghaire

November 13 - Kellys , Bridge Street, Galway

December 19 - Vicar Street, Dublin

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