# Buskers to sing for homeless

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/09/24/buskers-sing-homeless/
- Published: 2006-09-24T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Belfast’s first ever busking festival will raise money for local homeless charity
the Simon Community. The Open House Festival will run from September 27th to October
1st.
According to festival director Kieran Gilmore, the link with homeless people
began last year when they ran Hobo Day featuring the music of ex-hobo ‘Seasick’ 
Steve and the documentary film Hobo by local film maker John T Davis.

“All monies raised by this innovative and entertaining event will be used to directly
assist those who unfortunately will be sleeping rough on our streets this winter,”
Carol O’Bryan, Simon’s chief executive said.

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