Laurel Halo and Louis Carnell to play Ukraine fundraising event in London
The event is being organised by Kyiv-based label ШЩЦ and takes palce at Iklectik
Kyiv-based label ШЩЦ is hosting a fundraising event for Ukraine at the London venue Iklectik tomorrow night, Friday, August 19.
This night will feature talented names from across the experimental and electronic genres, including Laurel Halo (pictured) and Louis Carnell (fka Visionist), Ukrainian trancepunk electronic band Alien Body, and Andriy Kiritchenko.
The night will start at 8:PM and goes on until late in Lambeth venue Iklectik.
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All proceeds from sales of tickets and donations will be sent to Kyiv Angels, a group of musicians and artists who volunteer their time to aid Ukrainian defenders and civilians in need of medical and humanitarian assistance.
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In a statement sent to Mixmag, the organisers said: "We are grateful for the huge support from Laurel Halo and Louis Carnell (fka Visionist). It is truly incredible that the whole world has joined the fight with the evil.
“We are trying in every way to help our friends who are currently on the front line. In London, many of people support Ukraine, many different volunteer initiatives that try to help defend our homeland. We believe that together we will stop Russian occupation. After all, unity is our strength!"
Iklectik is a music and arts space in Lambeth, South London. It is a non-profit venue which hosts club nights, events, workshops and art exhibitions.
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We made a list of all the ways you can help Ukraine, which includes initiatives run by members of the electronic music community. Check it out here.
We’ve also published a deep-dive look into the ways that the Ukrainian electronic music scene and community are helping the war and aid effort in the country. Check it out here.
Find tickets for the London fundraiser event here, priced at £11.50. Find out more about the Kyiv Angels here.
**Aneesa Ahmed is Mixmag's Digital Intern, follow her on* Twitter*