Where are we now?

A lot has happened last week. We'll try to summarize the best we can! First an important message, or rather, request. A while ago, Merlijn Twaalfhoven was interviewed for Mambapoint TV. He's now in the running for a cheque of 500 euro for his projects. This also includes Music for Gaza! Please click HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page and tick the box next to his name so he has a chance to win 500 euro...


Ten sponsors for De Nieuwe Nor!

We're very pleased to announce our search for ten sponsors has come to an end. SP Heerlen (socialist party, alderman and city council members) graciously signed up for the last two sponsor shares while another benefactor, who likes to remain anonymous, had already signed up as sponsor number eight. Heerlen Mondiaal, Vredesburo Heerlen, Simply Dutch Recordings, Erwin Musper, Dagblad de Limburger, Soundmaze, WWV Reschlo, ????? en SP Heerlen, many thanks for your participation and commitment to this cause!

Erwin Musper's column in Music Maker





(click image) Erwin Musper has been living and working in the United States for quite some time now. He writes about the music business and his work in a Dutch magazine for professionals in the music industry, Music Maker. In issue no 3, now available in stores, he writes about the Music for Gaza project.










Sponsors en volunteers needed for catering!

Yes. We're not done yet. We're still eager to find sponsors and volunteers who can help us pamper the Music for Gaza visitors and guests. De Nieuwe Nor allows us to use their kitchen, so we're looking for folks who can prepare luscious hors d'oeuvres, Palestinian specialities and other culinary treats. Interested to share your expertise? Mail us at musicforgaza(AT)gmail.com

Roskilde Festival Denmark donates 1 million kroner for a Hip Hop center in Gaza

There are more countries betting on music rather than politics. Here's a wonderful initiative in Denmark: the Roskilde Festival Charity Society will donate 1 million kroner (about 135.000 euro) to establish a Hip Hop center in Gaza.

"Music, and especially hip-hop, has been an important lifeline for young people in Gaza. The music and lyrics that are expressed through hip-hop, work as a valve that helps the young express their frustrations, hopes and dreams away from the everyday life which is constantly plagued by the oppression and violation of basic human rights,’ said the festival organisers in a statement."