Dutch independent radio stations announce 15-hour broadcast for Palestine

Ten independent Dutch radio stations are coming together for a special 15-hour broadcast dubbed ‘Transmission For Palestine’, in order to raise money for Palestine.

The live-stream is set to air between 10am CET on Sunday 28 September and 1am on Monday 29 September, broadcast across Radio Radio, Echobox, Folder FM, Pip Radio, Future Intel, Operator, Maxi Radio, Radio Hinter, Open Source Radio and Relate Radio.

The broadcast will comprise of an online livestream, as well as an in-person free event at Amsterdam’s Radio Radio venue.

The event is open to the public on a donation basis, with all proceeds going to Netherlands-based charity Plant een Olijfboom.

The organisation “supports Palestinian people with essentials like blankets, clothes, water, food and medicine, while also working to raise awareness in the Netherlands about the occupation and colonisation of Palestinian land by Israel and the reality of living in Palestine”.

Those who are unable to attend in person can make a donation online in the run-up to the broadcast, and via the live-stream itself.  “Bring your friends, show up and support!” organisers said.

You can listen to ‘Transmission For Palestine’ here.

Earlier this month, the UK’s largest cultural fundraising event for Palestinians was held at OVO Arena Wembley in London.

'Together For Palestine’ saw musicians, actors and activists come together to raise funds to support Palestinian-led organisations responding to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region.

Coordinated by Brian Eno, alongside Palestinian artist Malak Mattar who served as artistic director, the event raised approx. €1.7m for humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. Check out some of the highlights of the evening.