Band on the Wall Foundation

Band on the Wall Foundation Gaeia staff were out in force for the launch of the Band on the Wall Foundation in September, alongside clients and well wishers. With a fundraising target of £1M, we’re hoping that the Foundation will provide a sustainable income to fund a music engagement programme, which will extend and expand music-making to more young people from deprived communities throughout Manchester and the North West. The programme will provide facilities, extend skills and enrich lives through a wide range of courses, master-class events, technical training, mentoring and professional performance opportunities. Hosted by music producer David Gest, guests were treated to a set by 80s icon Gwen Dickey (Rose Royce). There were also live performances from Millie and Hope Katana, a video of music making activities with a sound track specially mixed for the launch. Testimonies from Matt Wilde and Brad Bromley demonstrated the tangible benefits of Band on the Wall’s current outreach programme. Gaeia has a long-standing relationship with Band on the Wall, sponsoring its World Music programme and is delighted to be supporting the Foundation as one of our Christmas Charities. It’s a really great programme and deserves your support. To find out more about the Foundation go to www.bandonthewall.org and click on the Foundation tag or contact gavin.sharp@bandonthewall.org  0161 830 3895. Or contact brigid.benson@gaeia.com  or haydon.waldek@gaeia.com  0161 233 4550.   SGBoWBlog/131213