“We cannot sit by and do nothing”
A view of outside Wake the Tiger.(Image: Bristol Live)
One of Bristol’s major visitor attractions is to host a big fundraiser for Gaza, with the chief executive saying: “We cannot sit by and do nothing.”
Wake The Tiger, the immersive ‘amazement park’ visitor attraction venue in St Philips, is partnering with a Bristol-based cultural collective called The Steeze Factory, to stage an event that will raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians, a UK charity delivering healthcare, medical supplies and training to Palestinian communities both in the occupied territories and as refugees.
The event is set to take place on Friday, May 15, and organisers are promising an evening which ‘will combine live music, political discussion and immersive art, bringing together artists, journalists and activists for a cultural fundraiser in one of Bristol’s most distinctive venues’.
Graham MacVoy, a co-founder of Wake The Tiger and its chief executive, said the event is a ‘response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
“The ceasefire never happened. Right now, people in Gaza urgently need medical care and the situation continues to deteriorate,” he said.
“We cannot sit by and do nothing. This event is about bringing people together in solidarity and raising funds that will directly support life-saving medical aid,” he added.
Lucy Jarjoura is Wake The Tiger’s chief commercial officer. “This will be an unforgettable evening of music, conversation and community – all in support of people who urgently need medical care,” she said.
The event will feature nationally-renowned rapper and activist Lowkey, along with South Bristol legend Krust and other artists including Toddla T and DJ Die.
Bristol music icon Krust
It will also include a live podcast discussion hosted by journalist and broadcaster Iman Amrani, featuring Fiona Lali, Gaia Ahuja, Kieran Andrieu and Toddla T, exploring the humanitarian situation in Gaza ‘and the role oif artists, activists and media in responding to global crises.
“Additional guest speakers will join the programme, including representatives from organisations such as the Bristol Palestine Museum,” said an event spokesperson.
“Music will run throughout, showcasing influential voices from across hip-hop, electronic and Bristol’s globally recognised bass music scene.
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“The lineup includes Lowkey, the acclaimed British-Iraqi rapper and political commentator known for his politically charged music; Toddla T, the internationally respected producer and DJ whose genre-spanning sets have made him a fixture of UK club culture; DJ Die and Krust, pioneers of Bristol’s legendary Full Cycle collective and architects of the city’s drum and bass sound; Eva Lazarus, one of the UK’s most distinctive voices in reggae, jungle and bass music; and Anais, the Bristol-based DJ and vocalist known for her soulful house, broken beat and UK bass selections.
“Hosted at Wake The Tiger, the world’s first Amazement Park®, attendees will also have access to the venue’s immersive art environment, featuring interactive installations, storytelling spaces and large-scale creative worlds spread across multiple rooms,” they added.
The event is 18-plus, tickets are £25 and it takes place on Friday, May 15, with doors opening at 8pm and the event running until 2am.