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Helsinki is one of the musical side-projects of Babyshambles bassist Drew McConnell who is planning to release a full-length album before the end of 2009. Lifescape have mananged to pull Drew away from the studio for a brief chat about another 'musical collaboration that's close to his heart - The Viva Palestina album!

1. What prompted you to get involve with Viva Palestina?

The Palestine question is a deeply divisive one, however, the 22 day assault on Gaza really went beyond the pale. I marched in the rain in a compassionate demonstration in London with 100,000 people like me,all wanting some action from our government.
I was lucky enough to be able to sing at the end of the demo! My biggest gig to date you could say all for a good cause!



2.Why did you choose Cologne Hotel as title song? Is there a message in this song?

I think the line in the song "excuse me you Majesty" says it all! Now that's a metaphor that plays out on so many levels !!

Its a subject that I feel passionate about, that's why I donated my track to this album, justice for the long suffering people of Palestine and at the very least, to try and get people engaged in conversation. It's not a subject we should be affraid of, I think we should embrace the political question and move forward.


3. What are you hoping to achieve through Viva Palestina?

I am happy to say that 100 per cent of the money from the sale of this album will go to the Viva Palestina campaign for Palestine and in solidarity with the Palestinian people. All I'm hoping to acheive is awareness through this album and happiness to the Palestinian's who deserve it! Elvis sang "Viva Las Vegas" a world-wide hit! Let's make 'Viva Palestina' a world-loved album!


The Viva Palestina album is out March 30th available to buy through www.vivapalestina.org


There are five signed copies of the Viva Palestina album up for grabs !! Email your answer to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by the April 11th and you could be a winner!


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