SCOTLAND UNITED!
Free Gig @ the Arches
Monday 30th April 2007, 7:30pm till midnight
(18+ only)
On the eve of the Scottish elections let’s remind ourselves
Scotland’s a welcoming country not a racist country!
Artists in Scotland from all round the world unite in a feat of music, poetry and dance. Come join us
SCOTLAND UNITED!
Featured Artists:
Tigerstyle and Dhol Infusion, MC SooM T, Bigg Taj, Fugees United, Mosa Funk Club, Moishe’s Bagel, Cora Bisset, Frances Healy, Joyce Faulkner, Dance Ihayami, Electricat & Group Abolicao Capoeira, Richard Colburn [Belle & Sebastian], Ghazi Hussain, La Sonera Calaveras.
Donations on the door in aid of the PAiH Destitution Fund for destitute asylum seekers in
Glasgow
The world’s on your doorstep. Enjoy it! Don’t knock it!
8 responses so far ↓
Dave Charnley // April 19, 2007 at 8:04 pm
If ‘SCOTLAND’S UNITED,’ why are we only giving to the ‘destitute asylum seekers?’ Why are some of our donations not being given to Glasgow’s and Scotland’s own destitute people?
Craig // April 20, 2007 at 12:44 pm
“Artists in Scotland from all round the world unite in a feat of music, poetry and dance. Come join us”
If you got some good musicians and dancers you could charge an entrance fee and make some real money from your concert, instead you will have to be content with the charitable donations of a rag-tag selection of right-on students coming to enjoy Black american urban music dressed up in ethnic mufti, whilst feeling the cosy glow of self-righteousness.
Michael Woods // May 5, 2007 at 7:22 pm
By definition no Scottish or British National is allowed to remain destitute. Whole government departments are dedicated to the task of eradicating poverty within the British populace.
So destitution is only allowable for foreigners.
Ever been destitute? I have. I will break any law which requires me to not give aid to the destitute as that law is in itself unlawful, immoral and just wrong.
Point me to ANY destitute Glaswegian and I will refer them to a Street Team which will help them day or night.
NO such facility exists for the only truly destitute persons in Britain. Hence PAIH and friends.
They do immensely good work in a difficult environment overloaded with a rag-tag selection of selfish, arrogant, closet racists masquerading as concerned citizenry.
Feel the glow of self-righteousness people, it beats the heck out of the icy blast of self-interest.
David Wraff // May 9, 2007 at 3:08 pm
I heard the total amount raised was £600, not bad for a “rag-tag selection of right-on students”
Ali // May 11, 2007 at 11:48 am
David,
Glad to hear so much was raised. Isn’t it interesting how those who defend Asylum Seekers try to effect change and do positive things, while those who don’t seem content to sit back and post snide, bitter comments on this website?
Craig // June 21, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Ali, that’s a fair point! I actually contacted the Scottish Executive and asked them if they would consider funding an “Enoch Powell Had a Point” benefit gig, but the woman on the other end of the phone just got angry and threatened me with police action. I’d really like to do something positive for my community; can you tell me where you get your funding mate?
Troll Outer // June 22, 2007 at 11:46 pm
Please do not feed the troll!
ecom131 // May 5, 2008 at 5:43 pm
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