Benefit Gig for Francis House, Didsbury
Our lovely friend, photographer Stephen Campbell is currently organising a benefit gig to raise funds for Francis House, the Didsbury based hospice for children with life limiting conditions.
Planning has just started for the gig, which will be on Sunday 19th September at Sound Control, New Wakefield Street, Manchester.
We'll be keepting you fully updated with news and events in the lead-up to the event, but donations are being sought from local businesses and people for a grand auction on the night - products, tickets, memorabilia, vouchers etc would be gladly received.
To pledge a donation, you can either follow and direct message Stephen Campbell via his twitter account - http://twitter.com/campbellpix or by phoning Didsbury Life on 0161 445 7759 and we'll pass on your pledges.
TICKETS ARE NOW SALE - CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING SECURE LINK TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE http://tinyurl.com/37n2vow
To follow updates etc see official website - http://rockandrespite.posterous.com/the-gig
Latest Updates
10/8 : A four piece Heinrich Berndes stainless steel induction cookware set from award winning Manchester designers, Ferrious
9/8 : Tickets for a Larndarn film premiere (The Dinner Party) & afterparty with the cast & soundtrack bands pledged by Ewan Saum
26/7 : Dave Haslam has donated a signed-up copy of his latest book, 'Manchester, England'
26/7 : Louis Barabbas has pledged a living room gig AND they'll cook a meal for the Francis House auction!
21/7 : The official DJ for event has been confirmed today as... Clint Boon, who will also be doing a signed canvas
21/7 : Painting of a Band (TBC) signed by band on the day (from artist Maz Seaman - @mazzieseaman)
21/7 : A ‘LOVE’ Mosaic from @McrMosaics donated by Didsbury based mosaic artist, Amanda McCrann
21/7 : Chameleons Vox/Artery Gig (Oct 11th) and a place on a Band on The Wall Education Class. Harmonica/Cuban drumming/choir classes, donated by Simon Webbon/Band on the Wall
21/7 : David Weir Rangers Shirt, signed by whole squad - donated by Snidge
16/7 : Portrait shoot and framed print, courtesy of top photographer, Alison Groves http://alisongroves.com
16/7 : A a set of hand-wound guitar pickups from Jaime Campbell http://www.at-the-creamery.co.uk
16/7 : A signed 'The Suns' (band playing at gig) silk-screen artwork, signed by band and artist.
16/7 : A signed Martin Johnson testimonial shirt, kindly donated by Maureen Toole
16/7 : A tower of thirty six cupcakes donated by Didsbury based http://airyfairycupcakes.co.uk
15/7 : On the back of Mike Garry's performance at Oxfam, Didsbury, word is that he's going to be performing at The Francis House Benefit Gig - a brilliant addition to the line up...
15/7 - Two days studio time, kindly donated by http://plainsounds.co.uk
15/7 - Exotic flower bouquet being donated by the lovely Sian at The Flower Lounge, Didsbury
15/7 - Jo from The Travelling Band has 'donated' an accoustic set in someone's living room for the Francis House auction. Can anyone beat that?
CONFIRMED BANDS/PERFORMANCES :
Exit Calm, The Suns, The Travelling Band, The Lovely Eggs, Sonic Boom Six, Twin Thea, Kid British, The Switch, The Hidden Revolution, Vagner Love, Frazer King, This Morning Call, Blind Atlas, Mike Garry...