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“A pair of new rocks” Alex Morgan - Nine Crows Al
l i want for Christmas is for the Basic income for artists to be retained and expanded after the end of the pilot so that all artists and musicians can live a life where their profession is acknowledged and supported Also, for everyone to buy Christmas gifts from Irish Artists for Palestine so they can raise loads more funds. Most of all Santa, a ceasefire in Gaza. PLEASE. All I want for Christmas is… A door to close, and some privacy, Immunity from politicians and bureaucracy. Just four strong walls to call my own— I’ve been fighting for years for a place to call home. All I want for Christmas is… Global peace and honest news, A world where Palestine isn’t used as a ruse. Are we doing enough, as we watch genocide on TV, Sitting idly by our keyboards, sipping our tea? All I want for Christmas is… A job where I can finally thrive, Where creativity sparks and dreams come alive. To weave a story, to make a mark, To feel like my work is more than a lark. All I want for Christmas is… A reason to believe, to keep holding tight, To see through the chaos, the flickers of light. To make peace last for all of our days, Because it’s not just for Christmas, like puppies or the Gays. Dwayne Woods: Publicist and Artist Manager at Butter Wouldn’t Melt Tom Fitzhenry, Dublin Vintage Factory Angela Dorgan: CEO, First Music Contact “Summer’s over now but there’s a real lack of rooftop bars in Dublin, fuckin’ none of them.” “All I want for Christmas is for people to be kinder to each other.” Alan Buckley - Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum All I want for Christmas is a vibrant cultural life in the city, where our creative communities have inspiring and accessible spaces to live, work, create and share their talent. I’d like to see new developments being harmonised to meet community needs along with the many derelict buildings, ecclesiastical and other significant sites open for cultural use. I want to see strong, visionary leadership in our new government— leadership that truly values and champions our identity as an Irish nation. We need leaders who deeply understand the significance of our arts, culture, history, and heritage, and who are committed to promoting them in a way that is both authentic and deeply woven into the fabric of our society. Our rich traditions, culture, history and heritage are not just part of our past—they define who we are and guide who we can become. Grace McEvoy - Arts Curator - Culture Date With Dublin 8 Festival 49