'Afghan Plight Night'
Nasia Sarwar | 14.12.2001 17:11
Cardiff Bothered, a collective of people in South Wales have organised a 12 hour benefit Gig, for 19 January 2002, at Cardiff Coal Exchange
Cardiff Bothered
Afghan Plight Night
12 hour Benefit Gig for Red Cross Afghanistan Appeal
As the first snows of winter fall and aid finally trickles in to Afghanistan, Afghanis are still only getting half of aid needed to survive the winter, Cardiff Bothered – a group of concerned folk from the South Wales area – have pooled their collective talents to put on a 12-hour spectacular to help get food to the war-stricken country.
The line–up features a host of local and national bands, DJs and performers coming together on one bill. To be held at the Cardiff Coal Exchange on Saturday 19 January 2002 @ 2pm to 2am.
Confirmed acts include
Blue Horses, Zion Train Sound System, Alabama 3’s D. Wayne Love and Larry Love, Nik Turner’s All Stars, Doofer, Agent J, Captain Paranoid and the Delusions, Gringoska, Quattro, Nation Record’s Charged and Fun-da-mental (DJ set), Optimus Prime DJ Jaffa, (Urban Poets), DJ Noise, DJ Jung, Al’s Breakzance Crew and NoFitState Circus and many more!!!!!
On the day there will be stalls and information available about the continuing Afghani crisis and other related issues. Authentic Punjabi cuisine will be provided by Bapu G's catering.
Creche facilities also available until 6pm. Children under 16 free. Families welcome.
The event will be video streamed for live broadcast on the Afghan Plight Night website.
Cardiff Bothered was formed on 31 October 2001, in response to the events of 7 October 2001, and the fact that we do not want war, we want peace.
Cardiff Bothered is a loose collective of people from all walks of life who have come together to bring you Afghan Plight Night and are likely to bring more ‘parties-with-a-purpose’ your way soon……………..(provided someone pays the phone bill).
We are BOTHERED by the fact that the population of one of the poorest countries in the world, continue to suffer in the name of 'Operation Enduring Freedom' and the legacy it will leave.
90% of those killed by armed conflict are women and children, and 80% of the refugees worldwide.
19 January 2002 is intend to send a message out, that people are not immune to the suffering of those less fortunate around the world.
Back Stage Press passes will be available for the event.
Contact: Nasia Sarwar
07973 478 967
e mail Nasia @
afghan_plight_night@hotmail.com
www.afghanplightnight.com
Afghan Plight Night
12 hour Benefit Gig for Red Cross Afghanistan Appeal
As the first snows of winter fall and aid finally trickles in to Afghanistan, Afghanis are still only getting half of aid needed to survive the winter, Cardiff Bothered – a group of concerned folk from the South Wales area – have pooled their collective talents to put on a 12-hour spectacular to help get food to the war-stricken country.
The line–up features a host of local and national bands, DJs and performers coming together on one bill. To be held at the Cardiff Coal Exchange on Saturday 19 January 2002 @ 2pm to 2am.
Confirmed acts include
Blue Horses, Zion Train Sound System, Alabama 3’s D. Wayne Love and Larry Love, Nik Turner’s All Stars, Doofer, Agent J, Captain Paranoid and the Delusions, Gringoska, Quattro, Nation Record’s Charged and Fun-da-mental (DJ set), Optimus Prime DJ Jaffa, (Urban Poets), DJ Noise, DJ Jung, Al’s Breakzance Crew and NoFitState Circus and many more!!!!!
On the day there will be stalls and information available about the continuing Afghani crisis and other related issues. Authentic Punjabi cuisine will be provided by Bapu G's catering.
Creche facilities also available until 6pm. Children under 16 free. Families welcome.
The event will be video streamed for live broadcast on the Afghan Plight Night website.
Cardiff Bothered was formed on 31 October 2001, in response to the events of 7 October 2001, and the fact that we do not want war, we want peace.
Cardiff Bothered is a loose collective of people from all walks of life who have come together to bring you Afghan Plight Night and are likely to bring more ‘parties-with-a-purpose’ your way soon……………..(provided someone pays the phone bill).
We are BOTHERED by the fact that the population of one of the poorest countries in the world, continue to suffer in the name of 'Operation Enduring Freedom' and the legacy it will leave.
90% of those killed by armed conflict are women and children, and 80% of the refugees worldwide.
19 January 2002 is intend to send a message out, that people are not immune to the suffering of those less fortunate around the world.
Back Stage Press passes will be available for the event.
Contact: Nasia Sarwar
07973 478 967
e mail Nasia @
afghan_plight_night@hotmail.com www.afghanplightnight.com
Nasia Sarwar
e-mail:
taffmancasian@hotmail.com
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Cardiff Coalition against the War
14.12.2001 18:45
campaign in Cardiff, I have not heard of this
organisation. However, I hope to contact them soon,
this Thursday 20th December their is a benefit
organised by South Wales Coalition to Stop the War,
featuring local bands, 9-2 at the Toucan Club St. Mary
St. Cardiff.
The anti-war movement in Cardiff may be contacted at-
Luke the Drifter
FAO Luke the drifter
18.12.2001 10:54
campaign in Cardiff, I have not heard of this
organisation. However, I hope to contact them soon" ,
***AHEM!!*** Just because you are "heavily involved" in the anti-war campaign (cardiff), it doesn't make you the protestor's equivalent to the Thompson Local Directory!
WHO ARE WE?
We are a loose collective of people from all walks of life (Anarchists, Hippies, Leftists, Apoliticals, ) who have worked our bollocks off since we got together to arrange this gig. Individually, members of our collective have been involved in actions all over this country going back over twenty years or so -some being involved in direct action, others being involved in organising benefits of this kind or working for charitable organisations...
We have only been together for a month or so and since then we've acheived a great deal. We've sorted a venue, got bands to play there, made contacts with other orgs. and are constantly seeking advice and input from other organisations. Swan_Net responded immediately to our call, why couldn't you? The Red Cross responded immediately, why couldn't you? Every online activist newsgroup we've mailed regarding this event has responded immediately, why couldn't you? ...Even though your org got THREE successive emails concerning this benefit and whether or not you wanted to be involved/offer advice...
We're STILL waiting for a reply, SIX WEEKS later!
You hope to contact us soon? How soon? After the gig is over and done with? If YOU wanted to know who we are, YOU could have known by now -you've had THREE chances to get to know us I am now presenting you with a fourth. Email us at
We're doing this to help some of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people, not to validate some person's over-inflated sense of self-worth, bollocks to EGO, there are FAR more important things at stake than that!
Go patronise someone else...
(BTW, my views do not necessarily reflect the views of all at cardiff bothered -my views are my own, they are merely -hey! guess what!!!- opinions...).
Subzero
FAO LUKE THE DRIFTER
18.12.2001 10:56
campaign in Cardiff, I have not heard of this
organisation. However, I hope to contact them soon" ,
***AHEM!!*** Just because you are "heavily involved" in the anti-war campaign (cardiff), it doesn't make you the protestor's equivalent to the Thompson Local Directory!
WHO ARE WE?
We are a loose collective of people from all walks of life (Anarchists, Hippies, Leftists, Apoliticals, ) who have worked our bollocks off since we got together to arrange this gig. Individually, members of our collective have been involved in actions all over this country going back over twenty years or so -some being involved in direct action, others being involved in organising benefits of this kind or working for charitable organisations...
We have only been together for a month or so and since then we've acheived a great deal. We've sorted a venue, got bands to play there, made contacts with other orgs. and are constantly seeking advice and input from other organisations. Swan_Net responded immediately to our call, why couldn't you? The Red Cross responded immediately, why couldn't you? Every online activist newsgroup we've mailed regarding this event has responded immediately, why couldn't you? ...Even though your org got THREE successive emails concerning this benefit and whether or not you wanted to be involved/offer advice...
We're STILL waiting for a reply, SIX WEEKS later!
You hope to contact us soon? How soon? After the gig is over and done with? If YOU wanted to know who we are, YOU could have known by now -you've had THREE chances to get to know us I am now presenting you with a fourth. Email us at
We're doing this to help some of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people, not to validate some person's over-inflated sense of self-worth, bollocks to EGO, there are FAR more important things at stake than that!
Go patronise someone else...
(BTW, my views do not necessarily reflect the views of all at cardiff bothered -my views are my own, they are merely -hey! guess what!!!- opinions...).
subzero
OOPS!
18.12.2001 11:22
subzero