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Voices in Exile @voicesinexile.bsky.social · 10d

A statement of solidarity from us following the shocking attack on Peacehaven Mosque. 📝

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Voices in Exile @voicesinexile.bsky.social · 21d

Earlier this month we took part in the Summer Fusion Festival, thanks to @bestfootmusic.bsky.social and Brighton & Hove City Libraries!☀️

From our community stall, we had the perfect view of the musicians, and it was lovely to watch people singing and dancing along with them! 🎵 🕺 🧡

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Marek Kohn @marekkohn.bsky.social · Sep 8

The flag of St George tops the Bhangra Fusion outfit off perfectly, don't you think?

Well done and thanks @bestfootmusic.bsky.social for yesterday's Summer Fusion Festival in Brighton yesterday ☀️

Bhangra Fusion performer at Summer Fusion Festival, Jubilee Square, Brighton, 7.9.25, with a St George's (English) flag decorating his drum.

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Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Jul 10

Summer Fusion Festival

September 7th Jubilee Library and Square. In collaboration with SameSky, Cohesion Plus and Brighton and Hove City Libraries Fantastic live performances, art workshops and community film screenings. Full details to follow... Cohesion Plus Bhangra Fusion Cohesion Plus produced…

Summer Fusion Festival

September 7th Jubilee Library and Square. In collaboration with SameSky, Cohesion Plus and Brighton and Hove City Libraries Fantastic live performances, art workshops and community film screenings. Full details to follow... Cohesion Plus Bhangra Fusion Cohesion Plus produced Bhangra Fusion is spectacular collaboration of North Indian percussions and traditional folk dance with the added twist of Western influence. Set to frenetic beats, the high energy choreography will feature elements of crowd participation and interaction!

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Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Jun 28

Thanks to all the lovely organisations and individuals who booked musicians we collaborate with, to take part in their events during Refugee Week and other June celebrations and activities.

June Concerts, Festivals & Activities

Thanks to all the lovely organisations and individuals who booked musicians we collaborate with, to take part in their events during Refugee Week and other June celebrations and activities. May 29th: Content Gathering Day with United Kingdom for UNHCR UNHCR Fragments of Hope Project In May, Bashir Al Gamar was invited to take part in The UN Refugee Agency United Kingdom's project 'Fragments of Hope - Celebrating hope, resilience and the strength of community through Kintsugi for Refugee Week 2025.' We travelled to London for a content gathering day, during which a diverse group of people told their stories of being forced to flee home, resilience and communities.

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National Folklore Survey for England @nfsengland.bsky.social · Jun 24

Head to our website to read our latest guest blog. This time we hear from @kupalabrighton.bsky.social to learn how this Ukrainian midsummer festival has got underway in Brighton since refugees began arriving in 2022.

www.nationalfolkloresurvey.co.uk/news/kupala-...

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Voices in Exile @voicesinexile.bsky.social · Jun 14

📍Saturday June 21, 12pm: @bestfootmusic.bsky.social Event (Jubilee Library, Brighton)
Music from around the world by people seeking sanctuary from conflict. Voices will be holding a community stall for anyone interested, alongside other Brighton refugee groups.

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Voices in Exile @voicesinexile.bsky.social · May 22

🎶 @bestfootmusic.bsky.social are holding a #RefugeeWeek music event at Jubilee Library on Saturday June 21 with musicians who’ve come here seeking safety from conflict. Voices will also have a community stall at the event.🧡

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Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · May 15

Refugee Week @ Jubilee Library: June 21st

Live music from around the world, by people seeking sanctuary in Brighton & Hove. Music from Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Palestine and more to be confirmed. Part of national Refugee Week, with support from The National Lottery Community Fund and Brighton and…

Refugee Week @ Jubilee Library: June 21st

Live music from around the world, by people seeking sanctuary in Brighton & Hove. Music from Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Palestine and more to be confirmed. Part of national Refugee Week, with support from The National Lottery Community Fund and Brighton and Hove City Libraries. More details to follow. Saturday June 21st, Jubilee Library, Brighton. 12.00 - 4.00 Free entry, all welcome. Facebook

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Son of Eric @spiritof44.bsky.social · Apr 20

"If you're not calling it a GENOCIDE, what the fuck are you calling it?"

Kneecap at Coachella.

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Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Apr 15

Monstrous Anger of the Guns. Jeremy Corbyn: In Conversation with Rhona Michie & Carmen Wilson. Chaired by Laila Kadiwal.

Sound recording of the conversation chaired by Associate Professor Dr Laila Kadiwal, with Jeremy Corbyn MP, Rhona Michie, Carmen Wilson. Palestinian author and activist Ahmed…

Monstrous Anger of the Guns. Jeremy Corbyn: In Conversation with Rhona Michie & Carmen Wilson. Chaired by Laila Kadiwal.

Sound recording of the conversation chaired by Associate Professor Dr Laila Kadiwal, with Jeremy Corbyn MP, Rhona Michie, Carmen Wilson. Palestinian author and activist Ahmed Alnaouq was also meant to be in attendance, but further members of his family had been murdered earlier in the day of the event, in the ongoing Genocide in Gaza. Andrew Feinstein had also been originally booked, but was unable to attend due to other commitments.

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Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Apr 3

There are 1000s of versions of this story , all over the world, they happen because the arms trade lobbies governments and institutions to invest in war and the military, industrial, development complex. It takes away from health, education, the environment and people’s quality of life.

Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Apr 3

Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Apr 2

Nope.

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Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Apr 2

Collaboration with @refugeeradio.bsky.social Bashir Al Gamar & Northbrook Musuc Students; Music fundraiser for Sudan, details on our website.

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Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Apr 1

It’s not ‘genuine concern’… it’s racism. Call it out.

Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Mar 31

We’re on Radio Reverb, this coming Wednesday at 5.00 chatting music… see you then. www.radioreverb.com

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Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Mar 31

100% this

Mark Doidge @markdoidge.bsky.social · Mar 31

Why doesn’t Starmer say that the people are right to be angry about the far-right rioting in the street? Or angry about climate change? Or the cost of living? Or lack of investment in the country?
Starmer is legitimating the far-right, again. I’m angry about a pathetic Labour government.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Mar 31

Starmer tells Britons they are ‘right’ to be ‘angry about illegal migration’ as he opens summit – UK politics live

Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Mar 30

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Peace & Justice Project @peaceandjustice.bsky.social · Mar 30

Israel continues its indiscriminate attacks on the Palestinian people — committing war crimes in full view of the world, including those aiding and abetting genocide in Gaza.

We need immediate sanctions on Israel to bring an end to the slaughter.

Five children among several killed in Israeli strike as Gaza marks a bloodstained Eid

Israeli attacks continue on Gaza with more civilians killed as they observed the first day of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Muslim fasting month

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Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Mar 30

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating today, not forgetting all those for who this has been a difficult Ramadan, under the impact of oppression and colonialism. #Palestine #Sudan #Uyghur #Myanmar #India #Afghanistan #USA

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Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Mar 23

Please message or comment if you can advise. Thanks.

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Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Mar 21

In a nutshell, everything that is wrong with our capitalist world. Whatever happened to the idea of mutual aid, helping out...

Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · Mar 21

Heathrow hotels quadruple prices as flight cancelled.

Stranded passengers at Sofitel hotel near the airport asked to pay £700 a night for a standard room.

Holiday Inn quadrupled prices.

Capitalists have no ethics/compassion. No regulator would investigate.

Boycott price gougers.
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Heathrow hotels quadruple prices as stranded passengers drive demand

Customers with few alternatives complain of ‘price gouging’ after flights cancelled

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · Mar 20

The good news is that there *are* people meeting the moment.

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Idaho teacher fights back after order to remove ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ poster

YouTube video by MSNBC

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Best Foot Music @bestfootmusic.bsky.social · Mar 18

Solid turn out in Brighton tonight as Is***l continues its Genocide, with the backing of UK/US/EU governments. #freepalestine

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