Merdeka Fundraiser Announced ft. Hasji, DJ Twice, VIDA, Kaiviti, Half Queen, Liv Ward (MC)

Some of Tāmaki Makaurau's most boundary-pushing sonic practitioners have thrown their collective weight behind Merdeka, a dance party fundraiser happening this Waitangi Saturday at Whammy Bar. The all-killer lineup includes Hasji b2b DJ Twice, VIDA, Kaiviti b2b Half Queen and Liv Ward on MC duties. They're all banging the drum in support of the West Papua Solidarity Forum in March (details HERE), helping raise coin towards covering flight costs for West Papuan activists to speak at the forum. Learn about the kaupapa of this transformative initiative and head along...

"This Waitangi Saturday we dance! Blessed by some of the most headstrong and sensitive artists in Aotearoa, Tap in!

The proceeds from this party will buy flights for West Papuan activists to come and speak at the West Papua Solidarity Forum in March. The forum will run over 3 days and will involve keynote speakers from the front lines and the activist/academic contexts with responses and regional perspectives from allies. After the panel will be a screening of Victor Mambor's West Papuan mini film festival, and the following day will be dedicated to solidarity development and relationship building across the region and the opportunities to support West Papua in Aotearoa, with cultural and political kōrero and talanoa. This will be held at The Taro Patch, 9 Dunnotar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland (close to train station).

Come get involved :)"

Merdeka ft. Hasji B2B DJ Twice, VIDA, Kaiviti B2B Half Queen, Liv Ward (MC)
Saturday 7th February - Whammy Bar, Auckland
Tickets on sale HERE via UTR

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