The Quay Arts Centre in Newport will host Music for Ukraine events on Sunday 27th March and Sunday 3rd April.
The event is the idea of local musician Jim Thorn who is also the organiser of the Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend.
Entry is free and all audience donations will go to the Island-based charity MAD-Aid who are co-ordinating the collection of donated items and transport to hospitals in Ukraine and neighbouring Moldova, where many Ukrainians refugees have sought sanctuary.
On the line-up
Music will take place upstairs at Quay Arts in the Anthony Minghella Theatre, as well as downstairs in the Cafe.
The exact line-up is still to be finalised but many popular local musicians have agreed to donate their time free of charge including Paul Armfield, Sunny and Blue Brown, Cat Skellington, Fellowship of Groove, Gary Plumley, Damien Paul, JC and Angelina and many others including Jim himself and his jazz trio.
Thorn: There should be something for everyone
Jim said,
“I am delighted to have had such a positive response from Quay Arts, MAD-Aid and local musicians.
“I am aiming to put on a varied programme of jazz, blues and folk acts culminating in jam sessions where everyone can mix and match.
“There should be something for everyone. It’s free entry with all donations to MAD-Aid to help them fund their deliveries and trips out to Ukraine and neighbouring Moldova.”
Local businesses are also invited to make donations of gifts for a raffle to be run on each day with all proceeds to MAD-Aid.
A full line-up with timings will be available on the “Music for Ukraine” Facebook page and the Quay Arts Website. All enquiries should go to [email protected]
News shared by Andy on behalf of Music for Ukraine. Ed
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