Taking place on International Women's, Day Dearly Departed Sisters will be both a heartfelt concert and an homage to the influential women in music.

The gig will also act as a fundraiser for women and children in Gaza.

The event will be held in Belfast's Oh Yeah Music Centre on Friday March 8 at 8pm.

Dearly Departed Sisters will welcome a range performers and invite them to handpick a song from their favourite departed female artist and share the reasons behind their choice, giving the audience an intimate glimpse into the power and inspiration behind the music.

Featuring performances from Cheylene Murphy (Beauty Sleep), Problem Patterns, Susie Blue, Niall McDowell, Clara Tracey, Winnie Ama, Grace Conlon, Alicia Raye, Rachel Craig, Ferna, Aqua Tofana, Alice La, Girl for Sale, Lauren Johnson (Brand New Friend), Rwanda Shaw, Martha Greer, Fionnula Cullen, Nadia, Clare Sands, Amanda St John - plus special guests.

Sharing the news on Instagram, queer punk group problem patterns said: "The significance of this event is that we use this platform to fundraise for Medical Aid for Palestine, to help the women and children of Palestine who need us more and more with every passing day to stand up and do something."

 

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The concert with takes place on International Women's Day will act as both a homage and celebration of women.

Tickets will be priced at £20 and 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards Medical Aid for Palestine.

Tickets for the event are available for purchase here.