The National is coming to Hamilton next month to raise money for recreational programs for the Syrian refugee youth.

Welcome to Hamilton is an event conceived and organized by The National's manager and a Hamiltonian, Brandon Reid. The event will feature intimate performances from The National along with Hayden, Kevin Drew, Max Kerman (of Arkells) and Terra Lightfoot, along with cameo showcases from Crystal Journey and Mother Tareka.

The event's proceeds will help fund music, art and recreation programs for Syrian youth in Hamilton and will be dispensed by Wesley Urban Ministries, the agency which supports the resettlement of refugees.

Hamilton houses about 1,200 Syrian refugees, more than half of them are children. Welcome to Hamilton hopes to offer them various opportunities to feel welcomed and interact with Canadian kids, organizers said in a media release.

Raphael Benmergui, Canadian television and radio personality, is hosting the event. It will be on Friday, June 3 at New Vision United Church at 24 Main St. W. Tickets are $100 and available online starting Friday, May 13 through ticketfly.com. They're also available at Dr. Disc and Revolution Records and Picks and Sticks Music at 11 a.m. Friday.

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