This 12 months Rock In opposition to Homelessness in help of Focus Eire is a night to not be missed, going down in Might and that includes some unimaginable Irish acts together with Aimée, Toshin, Pastiche, Bobbi Arlo, Jack O’Rourke that includes MayKay and Isaac Butler.
Hosted by ex-Love Island presenter and Eire’s golden maid, Laura Whitmore, the night is headlined by Cork lady Lyra, curating the set of unimaginable Irish performers.
The occasion has been a powerful success for the previous eight years and this 12 months might be no completely different, tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am for 3Olympia’s efficiency on Might 26.
Lyra spoke of the evening: “You’d assume that in 2023 we’d be capable of provide folks a primary human proper, the correct to security and safety. Many nights I’ve walked the streets and seen folks sleeping in doorways making an attempt to guard themselves from the tough Irish climate and questioning the place the assistance is?
She went on to say: “Thank goodness for charities like Focus Eire as a result of with out them I worry the worst. We as a nation have to be the voice for our fellow human beings who’ve misplaced every part.”
Rock In opposition to Homelessness has raised a complete of €170,000 since its launch in 2016, offering much-needed monetary help for the charity making an attempt to assist Eire’s 11,632 homeless folks, of which 3,500 are youngsters below the age of 18.
Pat Dennigan, CEO of Focus Eire, mentioned: “It’s actually surprising to see homelessness rise by 30% over the previous 12 months to a brand new document. Most misplaced their properties within the rental sector because of skyrocketing rents, landlords exiting the market and strain from the rising price of residing.”
He continued: “Occasions corresponding to Rock In opposition to Homelessness assist to offer folks hope whereas additionally elevating cash in order that Focus Eire can help folks whereas they’re homeless and assist them ultimately discover a dwelling. This main occasion additionally offers hope to the homeless because it exhibits them that individuals care and need to assist.”
Tickets for Rock In opposition to Homelessness, going down on Might 26, 2023 on the 3Olympia, might be obtainable from Friday, February 24 at 9am.
