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Bliss N Eso release Afghanistan doco

Bliss N Eso have visited Afghanistan to document an anti-war story minus the media spin.

Australian hip-hop group Bliss N Eso

Australian hip-hop group Bliss N Eso have visited Afghanistan to film a short documentary. (AAP)

The 11-minute documentary was created so the hip-hop trio could give their fans a first-hand view of the war in Afghanistan.

Bliss N Eso were invited to Afghanistan by Forces Entertainment. The secret mission was originally planned for 2012 but cancelled at the last minute.

The opportunity presented itself again in 2013 when Bliss N Eso manager Adam Jankie met with Lieutenant Colonel Ian Robinson of Forces Entertainment. It turned out to be the final entertainment mission into Afghanistan before the withdrawal of Australian troops.

"We don't support war or conflict, what we do support are our fellow human beings," says Bliss N Eso's Jonathan Notley.

"These guys and girls who are stationed all around the world are our fans and due to the nature of their work they don't get to see our shows back home. To be able to play to them in a location like Afghanistan was a fulfilling and eye-opening experience, and likely something we will never be able to do again."

BLISS N ESO TOUR DATES:

April 24 - Brisbane, Riverstage

April 25 - The Stadium, Mackay, Qld

April 26 - Fogarty Park, Cairns, Qld

May 2 - Signal Park, Busselton, WA

May 3 - Washington Square, Perth

May 9 - Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, NSW

May 10 - Ballarat Showgrounds, Vic

May 16 - Fleminton Racecourse, Melbourne

May 23 - Mount Gambier Showgrounds, SA

May 24 - Tampawardli Park, Adelaide

May 31 - Macquarie Wharf, Hobart


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