A concert by Beyond Skin working in collaboration with PRS For Music featuring music performances led by musicians who have brought their skills to our shores. Many have to flee their country due to conflict, oppression and impacts of climate change.
Solo and collaboration performances will also feature professional musicians from a diversity of host communities.
Traditional, Folk, Rock, Punk, Pop, Spoken Word, Choral and fusion.
The music will be complimented by short stories and insights into the musicians on stage and some of their journeys. For those (especially Women) from Afghanistan and Iran the event will be very significant taking place in an iconic music venue in Belfast a UNESCO City of Music.
Music is forbidden in Afghanistan and there are also huge restrictions on musicians in Iran and the oppression of Women.
The aim of the event mirrors MARRS aims with the event welcoming people seeking sanctuary to share a stage, showcase their skills and a celebration of Belfast as a creative safe harbour.
Some of the countries represented: Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, Eritrea, Ukraine, Palestine.
About PRS for Music
PRS for Music is a world-leading music collective management organisation representing the rights of more than 165,000 talented songwriters, composers and music publishers around the globe. Headquartered in the UK, it works diligently on behalf of its members to grow and protect the value of their rights. With a focus on innovation and integrity, PRS for Music is redefining the global standard for music royalties to ensure creators are paid whenever their musical compositions and songs are streamed, downloaded, broadcast, performed and played in public. In 2022, PRS for Music collected £964m and paid out £836.2m in royalties. prsformusic.com