Songs for Belarus: Charity concert and auction to support families of political prisoners at Lauderdale House, London on Sunday 9th July 2023

Please note: This concert is in the past and has already taken place.

Songs for Belarus

Charity concert and auction to support families of political prisoners

Add to my Calendar 09-07-2023 18:30 09-07-2023 20:30 36 Songs for Belarus   For almost three years now, the people of Belarus have suffered increasingly harsh repressive measures under dictator Lukashenko and for families of political prisoners life is very hard. To raise funds to aid these innocent victims, leading Belarusian poet Hanna Komar is bringing together a terrific line-up of musicians and poets for an uplifting evening of music and poetry entitled ‘Songs for Belarus’. “I know what it means to be a political prisoner and how much difference supporting their families can make,” says Hanna, who was herself imprisoned after the protests, then forced to flee to London. Besides music and poetry, there’s an auction for lots including masterclasses in cocktail making to writing books from one of the world’s most published authors. Poets to include: Hanna Komar, Mark Coverdale   Lauderdale House, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Lauderdale House
Highgate Hill
Highgate
London
N6 5HG
England

Sunday 9th July 2023
6:30 PM

Programme

Uladzimir Terauski – Kupalinka

Performers

Rachel Sutton – Singer
Anthony Cable – acoustic guitar
Alex Schmerechanska – singer / pianist
Helen Schlesinger – actress
Clare Summerskill – Singer
Kristin Milward – actress
Mazaika Band – accordion

Programme Note

For almost three years now, the people of Belarus have suffered increasingly harsh repressive measures under dictator Lukashenko and for families of political prisoners life is very hard. To raise funds to aid these innocent victims, leading Belarusian poet Hanna Komar is bringing together a terrific line-up of musicians and poets for an uplifting evening of music and poetry entitled ‘Songs for Belarus’.

“I know what it means to be a political prisoner and how much difference supporting their families can make,” says Hanna, who was herself imprisoned after the protests, then forced to flee to London.

Besides music and poetry, there’s an auction for lots including masterclasses in cocktail making to writing books from one of the world’s most published authors.

Poets to include: Hanna Komar, Mark Coverdale

A wonderful array of musicians and poets will perform at Highgate’s beautiful Lauderdale House on 9th July to raise funds to help families of political prisoners suffering under the brutal Belarusian regime.

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