Sacred Trinity Church on Chapel Street in Salford are hosting a charity gig by Acoustic Amnesty this Friday (December 8).
The event aims to raise money for Safe Passage UK, a refugee charity, as well as the group’s regular charity, Amnesty International.
Steven Lindsay, event organiser for Acoustic Amnesty, said: “Our goal is to entertain our audience, make people happy and raise money for good causes.
“The audience can expect six great performers in a great, historic space where the acoustics allow a totally unplugged, un-amplified experience.”
Salfordians can make their contribution to both causes by purchasing a ticket to the gig with all the money raised from ticket sales going to the charities.
Steven added: “Human rights and refugee rights are being attacked from many directions. Amnesty and Safe Passage are great charities helping fight back and helping those in need”
Performers at the event will include Tom Blackwell, Clive Mellor and Mark Greer, Lucy Hope, Ian Daniel/Leslie poet, Robin Mukherjee and the Open Voice Choir.
Safe Passage help refugee children to reach a place of safety, by assisting them with legal casework and arrivals support so they can reunite with family via a safe route.
They work with children who have been forced to flee their homes due to war or persecution.
They also campaign for a more compassionate asylum process and run an award-winning youth advocacy group for young refugees.
Sarah Miguel, head of fundraising for Safe Passage, said: “I’m really grateful to the organisers, performers and attendees of the upcoming Acoustic Amnesty event for showing solidarity with refugees this Christmas.
“Funds raised from the Amnesty Acoustic concert will support Safe Passage’s vital legal casework and arrival support for child refugees, as well as our youth advocacy and campaigning, defending the rights of refugees as they come under attack.
“Many refugee children have become separated from, or lost, their parents and end up making dangerous journeys alone, hoping to reach other family members who live in the UK.”
Acoustic Amnesty started in 2013 and have since raised £8,000 for good causes, held 22 events and had over 67 different performers.
This event aims to raise £300 for Safe Passage and Amnesty International.
You can find out more about Safe Passage UK here
Tickets can be purchased here
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