A fundraiser hosted by a Salford pub has raised £600 for a charity supporting doctors working in Palestine.
The Eagle Inn in Salford hosted a free gig for charity Doctors Without Borders and raised over £600 at their free event for Palestinian solidarity.
The night showcased multiple different bands local to Manchester, including Sad Sells, Big Horse Guy, Getner, Double Think and Fork, who each offered vastly different and passionate performances, intertwined with shows of solidarity and support.
The amount raised was hailed as a success and donations are still being accepted for individuals who were unable to attend on the night.
The venue was full of attendants of all age groups, adorned with Palestine flags on t-shirts, pin badges, and scarves. The event had sold out online, with only a few tickets remaining on the door on the night.
Speaking about their success, Alfie from Double Think said: “The gig was absolutely fantastic. People were really generous with the donations. It was great to be a part of it and to make what difference we could. The line-up was great, the people’s support was most fantastic, and everyone got behind a good cause.”
The organiser, Xav of Sad Sells, said: “We wanted to put our money where our mouth was. Our collection of mates bands, all stemming from Sad Sells, played for free. Luckily, our sound engineer, photographer and the venue were happy for us to put the gig on for free too.
“We have all had a chat and decided we’d like to continue doing the fundraisers and would look to hire a larger venue.”
Fellow bandmate Zackery described why they had decided to hold the fundraiser: “We care about these kinds of injustices, and there are a lot of terrible things happening in the world at the moment.”
Zackery’s brother, Xavier, is the organiser and the brains behind the event. “He wanted to do something very grassroots and involve a lot of people in the Manchester music scene.
That’s why we chose Eagle Inn, because it’s a very grassroots venue, and one of the few places that will put anyone on. It’s very important where it is, because it is full of lots of industrial people who care about left-wing causes and other people.”
Donations are still being accepted here and will close on the 1st of October.
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