Dublin to Gaza Concert or Two Cities–One Concert was a

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which took place at the Tripod music venue on

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on 16 October 2009. The concert performances were transmitted live to an extra audience in

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in the

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, as well as the one in Dublin. The Dublin to Gaza Concert was established and put together by the Irish journalist and creator of documentaries Dearbhla Glynn. Any money raised during the concert will be donated towards the efforts of reconstructing those buildings which have been damaged in the

. There was, however, a cultural element to the benefit concert as well the principal idea of fund-raising. The audience in Gaza were also granted the opportunity to communicate with the audience in Dublin to deliver a message. ''

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'' described the benefit concert as a "unique event". A large screen was erected in Gaza City for citizens to witness the event live. The concert featured performances from a selection of Irish and international musicians. Those confirmed to perform included the Discovery Gospel Choir of Dublin, Zahara El Safty, the Irish folk band

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, Lumière, the British-born Palestinian singer and MC

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, rapper of

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i and

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origin MC Lowkey, Naisrin and

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member

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. The performances commenced at an early time on the evening to allow the live collaboration with Gaza as there is a two-hour time difference between the two countries."DUBLIN TO GAZA One Concert - Two Cities"
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(for Gaza) and

(for Dublin).

References

External links

Dublin to Gaza Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dublin To Gaza 2009 in Irish music 2009 in the Palestinian territories Benefit concerts Music in Dublin (city)