Help refugee kids go to school and rock out to some great bands – only $15!
Tickets available at Soundscapes (572 College St)
90, 000+ - that’s the number of refugees currently living in Malaysia. The majority of these refugees are from Burma (Myanmar), having escaped from persecution and political turmoil. Refugees in Malaysia face many difficulties, including the inability to legally work or access formal education.
In response to these challenges, some refugees have started programs and educational initiatives to fill the gap. One such program is a school started by Thang Lian (aka John), a Burmese refugee living in Kuala Lumpur. Volunteer teachers from the Burmese refugee community have donated their time but the school needs money for books, food and utilities to keep the school running.
So how can you help?
ROCK OUT FOR REFUGEES! Come to el Mocambo on Thursday, April 5th, 2012 to help raise money to keep this school going while also rocking out with some great bands! Whether you like rock, bluegrass, or folk, there will be something to get your booty shaking, legs stomping, and hands waving!
Questions?
Where does the money raised actually go?
All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to support Thang Lian’s work with the school in Kuala Lumpur. To keep the school funded, he plans to allocate a portion of the funds raised towards a skills training initiative for the parents/caretakers of the children.
How can I snag some tickets?
In person in advance - $15
E-mail us at: rockoutforrefugees@gmail.com
At Soundscapes (572 College St)
Online - $17
Prefer the convenience of online shopping? If so, grab your tickets here: http://rockoutforrefugees.eventbrite.ca/
Donations can also be made using the above link.
At the door - $17
Who will we be rockin out to?
An amazing line-up of bands with something for everyone!
Emily Jill West (emilyjillwest.com)
Mughal Empire
Opium Parlour (https://www.facebook.com/OpiumParlour)
Trevor James and the Perfect Gentlemen (http://www.myspace.com/trevorjamesmusic)
DJ Q
For more information about refugees in Malaysia: http://www.unhcr.org.my/refugeeMsia.htm
Thanks in advance for supporting this initiative! For any questions on the school or how the money will be used, please feel free to message Fiona Thomas or e-mail us at rockoutforrefugees@gmail.com.
Finally, please help us spread the word!
Tickets available at Soundscapes (572 College St)
90, 000+ - that’s the number of refugees currently living in Malaysia. The majority of these refugees are from Burma (Myanmar), having escaped from persecution and political turmoil. Refugees in Malaysia face many difficulties, including the inability to legally work or access formal education.
In response to these challenges, some refugees have started programs and educational initiatives to fill the gap. One such program is a school started by Thang Lian (aka John), a Burmese refugee living in Kuala Lumpur. Volunteer teachers from the Burmese refugee community have donated their time but the school needs money for books, food and utilities to keep the school running.
So how can you help?
ROCK OUT FOR REFUGEES! Come to el Mocambo on Thursday, April 5th, 2012 to help raise money to keep this school going while also rocking out with some great bands! Whether you like rock, bluegrass, or folk, there will be something to get your booty shaking, legs stomping, and hands waving!
Questions?
Where does the money raised actually go?
All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to support Thang Lian’s work with the school in Kuala Lumpur. To keep the school funded, he plans to allocate a portion of the funds raised towards a skills training initiative for the parents/caretakers of the children.
How can I snag some tickets?
In person in advance - $15
E-mail us at: rockoutforrefugees@gmail.com
At Soundscapes (572 College St)
Online - $17
Prefer the convenience of online shopping? If so, grab your tickets here: http://rockoutforrefugees.eventbrite.ca/
Donations can also be made using the above link.
At the door - $17
Who will we be rockin out to?
An amazing line-up of bands with something for everyone!
Emily Jill West (emilyjillwest.com)
Mughal Empire
Opium Parlour (https://www.facebook.com/OpiumParlour)
Trevor James and the Perfect Gentlemen (http://www.myspace.com/trevorjamesmusic)
DJ Q
For more information about refugees in Malaysia: http://www.unhcr.org.my/refugeeMsia.htm
Thanks in advance for supporting this initiative! For any questions on the school or how the money will be used, please feel free to message Fiona Thomas or e-mail us at rockoutforrefugees@gmail.com.
Finally, please help us spread the word!
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