Music for Ukraine concluded on Sunday 3rd April with a second full day of music at the Quay Arts Centre.
In total, 31 bands and well over 100 musicians took part in the event, organised by Jim Thorn.
More than £5,500 raised
The event has raised £5,500 for MAD-Aid, the local charity who have so far delivered ten truckloads of donations and supplies to Ukraine, Moldova and surrounding countries.
Musical acts on Sunday 3rd April ranged from folk and traditional jazz, to gypsy, modern and latin jazz, soul and blues and afrobeat. Big crowds attended every musical spot upstairs and downstairs.
Donations boosted
The collections were boosted by kind donations from a number of local businesses, artists and organisations, and a prize draw took place.
Raising awareness of MAD-Aid’s work
Jim said,
“MAD-aid and myself were thrilled with the amount donated, but perhaps more importantly, hundreds more local people now know about MAD-aid and the work they do.
“The attendances on both days were excellent, and the support we have had from local musicians and businesses has been incredible.
“The idea of Music for Ukraine came to me about four weeks ago and it was a great effort by everyone to pull something together so quickly.”
Article edit
8am 5th Apr 2022 – Total donated updated
News shared by Jim, in his own words. Ed
