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April 2011
JHS supports
Martin House and Centre Stage 2011: Local talent for a great cause
A groundbreaking series of fundraising concerts is helping to raise
£150,000 for a famous Yorkshire children's hospice.
Launched in 2009 and supported by the likes of The Pigeon Detectives,
Klaxons, Embrace and The Cribs, Centre Stage aims to raise awareness
and much-needed funds for Martin House Children's Hospice, a centre
for youngsters with life-limiting illnesses.
Entry in the musical talent competition is open to secondary schools
and colleges across West Yorkshire. A condition of entry is the commitment
to work towards raising £1000 of sponsorship funds, resulting
in some serious fundraising – but the rewards for both Martin
House and the bands are well worth it.
Four battle of the bands concerts will take place from April 4th-7th
at the Leeds Irish Centre, with the winners of each night going through
to a final at the Leeds O2 Academy on July 19th. The winner of the grand
final will win a prestigious slot on the BBC Introducing Stage at the
Reading And Leeds festivals in August. This year, the bands will be
louder than ever, as they rock out on equipment provided especially
for Centre Stage by worldwide musical instrument trade distributor John
Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd.
JHS is providing backline amplification from Kustom, as well as a full
PP Drums drum-kit, electric guitars from Vintage and Fret-King, a Vintage
acoustic guitar, and an Italia bass.
And the winners of Centre Stage will also take home £1000-worth
of musical equipment from the JHS range. In addition, the guitarist(s)
and bass player from the winning band will score an endorsement deal
with JHS's guitar brands.
Sarah Smith, Fundraiser at Martin House, said: 'We are absolutely thrilled
to have the support of JHS. The support of such a large and reputable
music company is fantastic for the credibility and branding of our Centre
Stage competition. Not only are they providing us with fantastic prizes,
but the exposure we are gaining through their association is really
just so valuable.’
Dennis Drumm, MD of JHS, said: 'Martin House – what a fantastic
organisation, providing a service for children we all hope we will never
need for our own, but, sadly, some do. Having seen the dedication of
the staff, and the difference they make to children with circumstances
almost too dreadful to contemplate, and the difference Martin House’s
support makes to the families of those children, the first thing anyone
reading this should do is get their hands in their pockets and make
a donation! And the competition, well, giving young musicians such a
wonderful outlet for their talent, and an opportunity to begin that
long road to success and stardom – what more could you ask for?
It’s all just such a pleasure to support…'
For more information, or to find out how to donate to Martin House,
visit the Centre Stage website.
Centre Stage
>
www.martinhouse.org.uk/fundraising/Centre+Stage
Martin House Children's Hospice:
>
www.martinhouse.org.uk
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