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​fabric to hold Ukraine fundraising event next month

The event will distribute money raised between three NGO on the ground

fabric are set to host a fundraiser event in support of Ukraine, a year after Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022.

The event will take place at the Farringdon club in March raising funds for the K41 Community Fund, Insight NGO and World Central Kitchen. Money raised will be distributed equally between the three non-profits.

Daphni, Blawan, GIDEÖN, Randomer, Willow, and Bok Bok are each set to play at the event on March 23, as well as Ukraine’s own Jana Woodstock, Ponura, and Diana Azzuz.

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Kyiv’s Nastya Vogan will also take over a live set on the night of the event, as well as Resident Advisor’s Kyiv City Manager human margareeta.

The event, which is in partnership with Resident Advisor, aims to support those affected by the ongoing war through charitable efforts. The K41 Community Fund, set up by Kyiv nightclub K41, supports Ukrainian residents through financial and humanitarian aid, and logistical support.

Insight NGO provides legal, psychological and social assistance for Ukraine’s LGBTQI+ community, and currently assists those affected by providing temporary housing, food, medicine, and relocation assistance.

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The fundraiser will also pledge money to a third non-profit, World Central Kitchen, which has helped to serve millions of meals to Ukrainian families throughout the ongoing conflict. WCK now supports those on the frontlines in East and South Ukraine.

fabric and RA’s Ukraine fundraiser event takes place on March 23, 2023, at fabric. Grab your tickets here, and find a list of ways to support Ukraine here.

Gemma Ross is Mixmag's Editorial Assistant, follow her on Twitter