As you may be aware, today is Bandcamp Friday, when the good people of Bandcamp waive their fees for 24 hours in support of artists and labels. I’m sure you’re also very much aware of the awful situation that has developed in Afghanistan in recent weeks, and the difficulties that many Afghans are facing in their own country and as refugees. We have decided to donate ALL label proceeds for physical and digital sales from Bandcamp today to the British Refugee Council and Refugee Action, to offer a welcome to those that have been able to get into the UK, and to help those that are still trying.

Personally, I’ve been angered by the messaging coming from the UK government on the subject of refugees (notably the incoming Nationality and Borders Bill which will criminalise those who seek to help refugees and asylum seekers entering the UK). I feel strongly that this country should be – and be seen to be – welcoming to people in dire need of our help, and even more so when it’s as a direct result of our foreign policy. Both of these organisations directly support refugees, and campaign for their rights.

Many of our artists have also agreed to donate their share of proceeds to these charities today. Please support if you’re able to.

As an additional incentive, we are offering a 10% discount across almost all of the Leaf catalogue for the day. Use the code bf10 at checkout.

Tony Morley