A Different Course of Action: A Benefit for Domestic Violence Survivors
Schedule
Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28052 | Gastonia, NC
A Different Course of Action
A benefit show for Hope United Survivors Network & The Cathy Mabry Cloninger Domestic Violence Shelter
Along with bands, promoters, stakeholders, volunteers and non-profit organizations in the local metal and hard rock music community. We are coming together to raise awareness, resources and funds for these two organizations.
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The Cathy Mabry Cloninger Domestic Violence Shelter is Gaston County’s temporary, emergency shelter for Domestic Violence victims that are in immediate danger.
Hope United Survivors Network is an organization that provides longer term support and resources to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and victims of trauma.
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Joining the festivities and providing entertainment for the day will be:
Haymaker
-- Charlotte, NC // Heavy Metal
Salamander X
-- Atlanta, GA // Trap Metal
Absent Colors
-- North Carolina // Metal
Two Stroke
-- Shelby, NC // Beatdown
Screwed Ends
-- NC/SC // Hardcore
Home For The Day
-- Taylorsville, NC // Dad Punk
Marked For Death
-- Charlotte, NC // Hardcore
Mr Toxic
-- Charlotte, NC // Horrorcore Hip Hop
Driven By Extinction
-- Charlotte, NC // Deathcore
Sacrificial Betrayal
-- Richmond, VA // Hardcore/Groove Metal
ZomBman
-- High Point, NC // Trap Metal
Lilith Rising
-- Gastonia/Charlotte, NC // Goth Metal
Oceans Run Red
-- Carolina // Deathcore
Music will rotate throughout the event between the indoor stage and outdoor stage.
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Heart Support Carolinas, a non-profit organization that provides help with mental health for music fans, will also be on site.
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Misfit Market will have vendors on site. There will also be a food truck!
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Doors open at 4pm
Music begins at 5pm
Tickets:
$10 in advance
$15 day of show
100% of ticket sales will be donated to Hope United and The Shelter in addition to all funds raised through the raffles that will take place throughout the day and donations.
All ages are welcome.
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Can't make it, but want to support?
If you'd like to make a donation, please send via Venmo or CashApp with memo/subject "SHELTER DONATION"
Venmo: @theroostergastonia
CashApp: $theroostergastonia
Thank you for your support.
Where is it happening?
334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28052Event Location & Nearby Stays:



















