Sheffield Palestine Cultural Exchange Fundraiser
An evening of music, song and poetry for peace will take place at the Samuel Worth Chapel to raise funds for Sheffield Palestine Cultural Exchange (SPaCE). The event will feature poet, ceramicist and activist Seni Seneviratne alongside the musical duo ASHTI.
Seni Seneviratne, of English and Sri Lankan heritage, will read from her own work and share the voices of Palestinian poets, celebrating their words of resistance, resilience and hope. ASHTI is formed of Dlivan Salih, a singer-songwriter, music producer and multi-instrumentalist originally from Kurdistan, Northern Iraq and now based in Derby, and Carol Fieldhouse, a singer-songwriter and community musician. Together they perform songs in Arabic, Farsi and English, arranged for drum, keyboard and guitar. ASHTI was formed in 2023, and its name means “peace” in both Kurdish and Farsi.
SPaCE raises funds for projects in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including Gaza, that work to improve the lives and mental health of children and young people. These include Never Stop Dreaming and the Qayis Psychological and Community Support Centre, which provide educational activities, play, a mobile library and psychological support. SPaCE has also recently funded a new project by Vanguard Media in Gaza, enabling children to share their own stories through video “junior journalism”.
All proceeds from this event will go directly to SPaCE to support this vital work.
Event Details
- Doors Open: 7.00pm
- Performances start: 7.30pm
- Location: The Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield, S11 8NT
- Accessibility: The Samuel Worth Chapel is fully accessible.
- Facilities: The Samuel Worth Chapel has a fully licensed bar selling local beers, wine and spirits.
- Tickets: All tickets are sold online via Ticketsource. No tickets are available on the door.
- Please note, bags will be checked upon entry.
T&Cs
- Tickets for this event are non-refundable. However, if for any reason the event is cancelled by Sheffield General Cemetery Trust, we will refund your ticket.
- If you have bought a ticket but are unable to attend, please email [email protected] so we can try to reallocate it.
- Email [email protected] with any questions about this event.