Clubland unites to raise funds for Ukraine at several events over the coming weeks!

There are several fundraising events taking place across Europe in the coming weeks, raising money for humanitarian organisations supporting the people of Ukraine. 

Following the invasion of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s forces last week, the country faces repeated attacks, and many people have sadly lost their lives. Those lucky enough to escape the conflict are finding refuge globally, whilst some remain trapped in Ukraine or have chosen to stay and defend their homeland.

LONDON

On Sunday, 13th March, organisers of the colossal Save Our Scene protests in the capital in 2021 will take to the streets once more for ‘Dance For Peace‘ as they bring a convoy of trucks, sound systems and some of the UK’s biggest club brands out for another demonstration. 

All proceeds go to Disaster Emergency Committee & British Red Cross.

Info: Sunday 13th March, 14:00 – 19:00, BBC Studios Regent Street – Parliament Square, London.

Donate: via @saveourscene or text ‘Peace’ to 70560 to donate £10.

On Wednesday, 9th March, Worldwide FM teams up with Keep Hush at Corsica Studios to support War Child UK, with Borge, Channel One, Gilles Peterson, Muva of Earth live, Papaoul, and Rabiah, hosted by Esk. 

Info: Wednesday 9th March, 19:00-00:00, Corsica Studios, London.

Donate: RSVP for £10 here: wrldwd.fm/keephush or donate more here: warchild.org.uk/donate

East London venue The Pickle Factory has also announced three dates across March. On Thursday 10th March, the lineup features Shanti Celeste b2b Moxie, Dr Banana b2b Jossy Mitsu, and Hamish & Toby. On Sunday 13th March, the lineup consists of Nicolas Lutz, joined by Jane Fitz b2b Carl H and Junki Inoue. All proceeds will go to Phoenix Wings, which provides non-lethal equipment and supplies to the Ukrainian army – along with the humanitarian organisation SOS Ukraina.

There will also be a separate live stream event held on Thursday 17th March, a joint Ukraine and Yemen fundraiser with all proceeds going to War Child. The lineup features Manuka Honey, Lil C, Raw Silk, Michelle Manetti, Tash LC, Shannen SP, and more.

Info & Tickets: Thursday 10th March | Sunday 13th March | Thursday 17th March

BRIGHTON

On the south coast of the UK, Brighton venue The Arch will host ‘Drop Beats Not Bombs‘ on Sunday 13th March. The lineup is still TBA, but, knowing The Arch, you should expect some mammoth names to pop up. All proceeds go to Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

Info: Sunday 13th March, 14:00 – 00:00, The Arch, Brighton.

Tickets: via Skiddle.

MANCHESTER

On Thursday 14th April, Manchester-based club brand Hidden showcases ‘Sounds of Manchester‘. The event features local promoters Zutekh!, Homoelectric, Meat Free, Kiss Me Again, Mixing Mates, Animal Crossing, Freak Queer Rave, Frixxxion, The Warehouse Project and High Hoops. All proceeds go to the British Red Cross, Save the Children & UNICEF.

Info: Thursday 14th April, 22:00 – 04:00, Hidden Manchester.

Tickets: via Resident Advisor.

EUROPE

Outside of the UK, there are also a wealth of fundraisers going on across the EU. This past weekend, there were several events, including #STANDWITHUKRAINE hosted by WHOLE Festival at Wiesenweg – with an emphasis on assisting “those having difficultly crossing the border due to sexual identity, gender identity, and anti-Blackness”. There was also a showcase at Dublin’s Centre Point, in aid of the Ukrainian Red Cross and Scoop Foundation. 

On Wednesday 9th March, Copenhagen club Culture Box hosts ‘Dance to Donate‘; all profits go to Red Cross’ work in Ukraine and around its borders to help civilians.

Info: Wednesday 9th March, 20:00 – 00:00, Culture Box, Copenhagen.

Donate: 100 DKK (On The Door)

SUPPORT UKRAINIAN ARTISTS & LABELS DIRECTLY

If you would like to support artists/labels in Ukraine directly or you know any that may need help, there is an open-source spreadsheet where you can access and add information HERE.