FARGO-MOORHEAD – A two-day music and art event titled “Punks Against ICE” is set to take place in the Fargo-Moorhead area later this month, aimed at raising funds for anti-ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and pro-immigrant organizations in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Organizers describe the event as a “protest of music and art” designed to support local immigrant communities. According to the event announcement, the concert series is positioned as a stance against policies they believe threaten the region’s diversity, with a specific call to “abolish ICE in our community.”
The event will span two days at separate venues, featuring performances by eight regional bands and an art market.
Event Schedule and Lineup
The benefit is divided into two dates with different age restrictions and lineups:
Day One (21+ Event):
- Date: Sunday, January 25th
- Location: The Aquarium
- Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM; Music starts at 7:30 PM.
- Performers: Pursuit, Meatshoe, Baltic to Boardwalk, and Earthworm Tim.
- Note: This session is restricted to attendees aged 21 and older.
Day Two (All Ages Event):
- Date: Thursday, January 29th
- Location: Parachigo
- Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM; Music starts at 7:00 PM.
- Performers: Brittle, Chronic, Ganked, and Refuse.
- Note: This session is open to the general public of all ages.
Fundraising and Art Market
Entry to both events is donation-based. Attendees can gain admission by providing a cash donation at the door or by showing proof of a prior donation to an anti-ICE or pro-immigrant cause.
All proceeds generated from the door and associated sales will be directed toward organizations in North Dakota and Minnesota that support immigrants or oppose ICE operations. The specific beneficiaries will be selected by the performing artists.
In addition to live music, both venues will host tables featuring work from local and regional artists. Items for sale will include paintings, stickers, prints, and merchandise, with themes centered on protest and community support.
