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? ???? ????? ???? ??? ?? ??? ???? ?? ???????? The radical jazz of the ‘30s and ‘40s, which brought black and white youths together to challenge segregation and prudishness? The revolutionary and psychedelic counterculture music of the ‘60s and ‘70s, which advocated for peace and contributed to the ending of the Vietnam War? The new wave music of the ‘80s, with its eclectic mix of punk, electronica and music videos, which challenged social alienation and governmental oppression, plus the fundraisers to combat famine and disease? Or how about the Britpop bands of the ‘90s, whose lyrics called out the squalidness of working-class life and addiction?? ????? ??? ????? ????? ??? ??? ???? ?? ?? ??? ????? ?? ?? ? ?????????, regardless of our different backgrounds. Let’s come together to fight back against today’s divisive politics, for our artistic freedom, our wellbeing, and our unity!
?️ I’m ???? ???????, a politician of immigrant heritage. I’ve been working voluntarily for five years to improve the ?????????????? ??? ??????????? ?? ?????????? in my workplace, my labour union, and in Finnish politics through ???????? ????, the non-profit chapter of Left Alliance that I co-founded and chair. I recently became a deputy member of the City of Helsinki’s Equality & Non-Discrimination Commission. I’m now standing in the ???? ????????? ???????? to become a councillor, with the aim of taking my work to the broader city level.
? ? ???’? ?? ???? ?????. Grassroots activism is a collective effort, and in order to take it to the next level, I’m reliant upon the support of the communities I’m a part of. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got two Left feet! You don’t need to have strong political views to take part in my campaign’s launch party. Come and dance the night away to jazz or music from the ‘60s–‘90s, listen to short speeches by leading politicians, and ????? ??????? ??? ? ???????? which champions immigrants, promotes investment in public services, and takes climate and biodiversity action seriously!
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18:00 Doors open, Luca Plays Swing (front room)
18:20 Free “Charleston for Change” swing dance taster class by Tanja Wingerter & Kay Werndli (front room)
19:00 Dance performances & speeches (front room)
?? Jazz Factory Dancers
? Mia Haglund
? Mai Kivelä
? Nick Walters
?? Tanja & Kay
19:40 HOT MESS (a.k.a. Mia Haglund, back room)
19:40 Luca Plays Swing (front room)
20:30 DJ Shorty Shorts (front room)
21:30 DJ Slotte (back room)
22:30 DJ Shagalot (front room)
?? Everyone’s welcome – please bring your friends, especially from the immigrant community! Safer spaces guidelines will be in force.
? Bring with you dancing or indoor shoes and a water bottle.
? Light snacks will be served on the house!
? Modestly-priced soft drinks and alcoholic drinks up to 2.8% ABV will be available to buy. The small amount of profit generated from their sale will go towards my campaign’s funds. You’re also welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks with you.
? Free entry. Recommended donation: €5 to €25, according to your ability – but you’re very welcome to join us without donating. Raised funds will be used to print flyers and run social media adverts to raise awareness of the campaign. Donations will be accepted at the event or in advance from 13th October onwards via MobilePay (political money collection). Thanks for your support!
? Saturday 30th November
⏲ Doors open 18:00, speeches & dance performances from 19:00
? Black Pepper Swing, 4th Floor, Alppitalo, Karjalankatu 2, 00520 Helsinki
?? This party has been made possible thanks to the very ???????? ??????? of members of the Swing dance and Left Alliance communities. Particular thanks go to Tanja and Kay, Laura and every single Jazz Factory Dancer, Karri for the venue, the team of volunteers, everyone who has welcomed me into the amazing Swing dance community, everyone in my campaign team and Left Alliance who have supported my political journey over the last couple of years, and my partner, family and friends. Huge appreciation to everyone who has dedicated their time, talents and resources to this event and my campaign!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Black Pepper Swing, Karjalankatu 2, FI-00520 Helsinki, Suomi,Helsinki, Finland