Babyrat and more announced for Westend's Gig 4 Gaza at Róisín Dubh

Babyrat will be performing at Westend's Gig 4 Gaza at Róisín Dubh, Galway, on June 18.

The five-piece power-pop band from Cork have so far released four demo tracks. They recently performed at the IMRO Live Music Awards on April 21.

They will be joined by six other acts: Bees And Sawdust, Sakura, John Foley & the Prize Band, Lana Hayes, B2B, and Jules O'Shea.

Westend's Gig 4 Gaza is a local grassroots music and fundraising event where community bands, DJs, and local artists perform to raise funds for Palestinian relief organisations.

This gig will be raising funds for Ionad Hind Rajab. Established by Irish artist, Spicebag, in collaboration with campaigners Dignity for Palestinians, the centre is located in Gaza and addresses the educational, nutritional, and mental health needs of Palestinian children. The centre was named in honour of Hind Rajab, a 5-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed by Israeli forces in 2024. As of 2026, the facility supports over 80 children.

Entry operates on a "donate what you can" basis, more information on donations for the gig is available here.

 

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