Cork’s music community are rallying together to show solidarity and support to victims of sexual violence by organising a huge fundraising event for the Sexual Violence Centre Cork (SVCC), set to take place at the newly renovated Cyprus Avenue, on Friday 23rd December.

In light of the recent Court case involving a 17-year-old victim’s underwear being used an ‘asking for it’ defence for the accused, this fundraiser hits home at an important time. SVCC carries out very important work, continuously supporting victims of sexual violence and fighting for legislative reform to protect victims in the justice system.

The Centre has been providing services since 1983 when it was set up on International Women’s Day. The centre’s director Mary Crilly and her team have been true pillars of support for thousands of victims, and their families and friends over the years and they continue to do so with relentless energy.

Ten of the rebel city’s promoters have joined forces to raise money for this extremely important service in Cork. Organisers include: Cosmonaut Music Cork, Merakindie, Aisling O’Riordan (Quarter Block Party) Paranoid Beast, Pethrophile, Teletext Records, Cuttin Heads Collective, Stevie G, Twitch Jnr, Penske, UCC SU, IndieCork, Cork Loves Music and Rebel City Gigs.

This newly formed mega team are making an open call for bands to play! All genres welcome. Email [email protected] by Tuesday November 27th to register your interest.

Speaking about the fundraiser Cormac Daly of Cosmonaut Music Cork, he explained a fundraiser was on the agenda for a while. Once he decided to post about the idea on social media, he "got an overwhelmingly positive response from the Cork community."

Daly continued saying, "That's when we decided to turn this into a collaboration between all of the people that were offering their support. It’s really heart warming to see everyone come together for such an important cause. We hope to see you December 23rd.”

Follow the Cosmonaut Music Cork / Merakindie Facebook pages for line-up announcements and ticket information coming soon.