AN upcoming gig is aiming to raise cash for refugees in Scotland while delivering a message with anti-racism at its heart.
The Queen Margaret Union will host the Love Glasgow Hate Racism gig on August 5 from 5pm, featuring performances from Los Fastidios, The Wakes, Joe Solo and more.
Headlining the night will be a unique solo performance from Richard Jobson, the lead singer of The Skids.
The fundraiser, organised by the Glasgow St Pauli supporters club and United Glasgow football team, will be splitting all proceeds between the Scottish Refugee Council and United Glasgow.
The German football team St Pauli have gained a global reputation for fiercely opposing fascism, racism, homophobia and sexism.
Glasgow St Pauli, under the motto “Nae Fitbaw For Fascists” often work to help refugees and homeless people.
Gary, the founder of the club, says: “It’s great that all the bands performing want to get involved in this gig to show that Glasgow shows no tolerance to racism, which is so important in the current climate.
“The Scottish Refugee Council do so much work helping refugees feel welcome in the city and being able to help them continue this work means a lot.
He continued: “The work that United Glasgow also provide to help integrate through the means of football is amazing, and it’s hugely important that this continues.
“As a supporters club of a team who fiercely promote equality, we are delighted to be putting on this gig, and having Richard Jobson showing his support of our work and putting on such an exclusive performance is massive and will top off the night perfectly.”
Tickets for the gig, which is sponsored by Unite, are available from Tickets Scotland for £15.
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