The Limerick Writers’ Centre in association with EGN Productions, are putting together a compilation album to help raise funds for the Doras Ukrainian Refugee Appeal Fund in Limerick.
The Limerick Writers’ Centre runs the popular Acoustic Club for songwriters every month in the Record Room of the Commercial Bar on Catherine Street. The album will comprise original anti-war songs written by Irish based songwriters. Each song to reflect the current world situation with regard to conflict among countries, specifically the Ukrainian situation – although the songs can be generic on the theme of war and peace.
As a not-for-profit project, all proceeds from the sale of the album, at a special Acoustic Club gig, will go to the Doras Ukrainian Appeal Fund Limerick. Doras is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working to support and promote the rights of all migrants in Ireland.
“We’re delighted to be associated with the initiative to produce a collection of anti-war songs. As a refugee support organisation, we’re acutely aware of the devastating impact of war, and how it divides and traumatises. It’s fitting that proceeds go towards helping people who have had to escape from the ongoing war in Ukraine.“ said John Lannon, CEO of Doras in Limerick.
The production cost for the album will be borne by the Limerick Writers’ Centre and ENG productions.
Dominic Taylor, Director of the Limerick Writers’ Centre said “Our aim is twofold, to inspire creativity by getting songwriters to write an anti-war song and to support Doras, through the money raised from the sale of the album, in their efforts to provide assistance to refugees, especially through their Ukrainian Appeal Fund."
Songwriters should get their songs in by email before Saturday 27th August, in MP3 or WAV format and accompanied by a lyric sheet.
All recording should be sent to: Eugene Nolan at egnyyyproductions@gmail.com.
For further information email Dominic Taylor limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com.
