BELLINGEN music teacher Emiliano Beltzer continues to assuage his feelings of despair and powerlessness over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by using music as a tool of expression.
Together with a group of like-minded individuals he has created a fundraising night of live music, film and food on 12 December at Bellingen Memorial Hall.
All the proceeds of the event will go to PARA, MAP, and Olive Kids, “three of many organisations working in Gaza and the West Bank,” Mr Beltzer told News Of The Area.
“While currently there’s a ceasefire in Gaza, the situation for Palestinians hasn’t changed and the rehabilitation and reconstruction of [their] lives is just beginning.
“With this event, we seek to raise money to help with such reconstruction, while at the same time maintain awareness and bring visibility to their ongoing struggle.”
A selection of short films from the documentary “From Ground Zero” will be screened on the night.
The Palestinian filmmakers capture their lives in Gaza over the past year, revealing stories beyond the headlines.
The live music session brings together a group of local musicians, including members of Bello Collab from the “Songs for Palestine” album, who will be sharing their music and collaborating with each other.
Amongst them are Salvatore Rossano, Hayley Egan, Louise Gore, Otis Narbutas, Lillie O’Rourke, Oscar Eager, Emiliano Beltzer, Laura Targett, Greg Sheehan, Pablo Blitzer, Ella Mingaye and Joshua Szabo.
Homemade Middle Eastern food will be available throughout the night.
By Andrea FERRARI
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