Ten independent Dutch radio stations are joining forces for a special 15-hour broadcast to raise money for Palestine. Find all the details below.
The live-stream, dubbed ‘Transmission For Palestine’, is set to air between 10am local time on Sunday (September 28) and 1am on Monday (29).
Listeners will be able to tune in to special programming on Radio Radio, Echobox, Folder FM, Pip Radio, Future Intel, Operator, Maxi Radio, Radio Hinter, Open Source Radio and Relate Radio.
Organisers said fans can attend an in-person “community event” over the 15 hours, where they can enjoy music, drinks and food. “You might even get a prize in our raffle!” they added. “You can get lucky with club tickets, gift cards, merch, records, and much more.”
The event is open to the public on a donation basis, with all proceeds going directly to Dutch charity Plant een Olijfboom.
Per the listing, the organisation “supports Palestinian people with essentials like blankets, clothes, water, food and medicine, while also working to raise awareness in the Netherlands about the occupation and colonisation of Palestinian land by Israel and the reality of living in Palestine”.
Those who are unable to attend in person can make a donation online in the run-up to the broadcast, and via the live-stream itself.
“Bring your friends, show up and support!” organisers added. You’ll be able to listen to ‘Transmission For Palestine’ here.
Last week saw Brian Eno host his huge ‘Together For Palestine’ charity show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley. The event featured performances from Damon Albarn, Paul Weller, Cat Burns, Rachel Chinouriri, Yasiin Bey, Bastille’s Dan Smith and more. Presenters on the night included Eric Cantona, PinkPantheress, Richard Gere, Benedict Cumberbatch, Florence Pugh and Nicola Coughlan.
The concert, which was also available as a live-stream, raised just under £1.5million for the ‘Together For Palestine Fund’. This will be distributed to Palestinian-led organisations such as Taawon, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and Palestine Medical Relief Service.
Speaking to NME at the gig, Eno said he “doesn’t blame” those feeling helpless about the ongoing situation in Palestine. However, he called on music fans to always have hope that change is possible with enough solidarity and conversation.
“Don’t be hopeless. You are in the middle of the biggest social movement in human history,” Eno assured. Watch the video interview in full above.
