Following the great success of “BUSKATHON” in May 2010 Lichfield Arts are pleased to announce “SON OF BUSKATHON”.
Set to take place at Speakers’ Corner, Dam Street on May 14th & 15th , Son of Buskathon will be an opportunity for musicians, dancers, performers & artists to perform for a new audience, whilst raisin urgently needed funds for this year’s Fuse Festival.
Last year’s event was organized by Dave Simcox, and raised in excess of £2000. This year all performers will again be encouraged to raise money through individual sponsorship, with the aim of exceeding last year’s total and attempting to raise £3000 in support of Fuse.
On 14th May buskers from all genres will be scheduled to play from 9am to 7pm, with the 15th seeing Dave Simcox (aka Bruford Low) and Chris Newcombe (aka George from The Born Again Beatles) busking for 10 hours in relay.
Fuse Festival director Tim Perks said: ‘Buskathon was a very successful community event, raising money for Fuse, and giving performers and audiences a taste of something new. We are hoping that this year’s event will continue that tradition.
If you are interested in performing at Buskathon or finding out more, e-mail Chris Newcombe at: cnewcombe@btinternet.com
Check out the FUSE website www.fuselichfield.org.uk for more information about the FUSE Festival and other fun raising events.
