Aeolian Hall benefit concert for Ukraine raises over $30K for Red Cross
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Over $30,000 has been raised by London Ont., Aeolian Hall benefit concert to support refugees and those trapped by the war in Ukraine.
Over $30,000 has been raised by London Ont., Aeolian Hall benefit concert to support refugees and those trapped by the war in Ukraine.
Funds are still coming in from the two-night Concert for Peace, with local artists and performers taking to the stage on Thursday and then again on Friday.
Executive and artistic director Clark Bryan says at a time when artists are struggling due to the pandemic its amazing to see them show support.
“It’s a real testimonial to the strength and power of community to come together, and at a time when a lot of people are having a hard time with hope for our future,” Bryan said.
“It’s usually musicians that step forward and they lead the causes on the planet. You see it over and over again, and they have had it the hardest during the pandemic, and they’re just willing to.”
Over the two days of performances, 23 musicians and two choirs of around 57 people will be gracing the stage.
All the money raised is being donated to the Red Cross to help with their relief effort for those impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Canadian artists like Loreena McKennitt and Denise Pelly with Stephen Holowitz were among those to grace the stage opening night, but it was the words on a group of boys before the show began that had a lasting impact.