Let there be music!
Virtual Fundraising Festival to raise spirits and mental health awareness.
Thrive Hive Fest 2021 to stream online 6-7 February 2021
Mental health specialist Paul Wolstenholme is organising a special online festival to raise spirits during this winter lockdown, whilst also raising funds for TOG MIND, our local mental health charity based in Ashton-Under-Lyne. TOG MIND also provide services in Oldham and through many GP surgeries.
The Festival will include an eclectic range of bands and performers, Thrive Hive Fest will be streamed online on the weekend of 6-7 February, 2021.
Ticket sales will raise much-needed funds for the Tameside, Oldham & Glossop branch of Mind. The charity has been overwhelmed with referrals for mental health support since the pandemic began and every ticket bought will help them support people experiencing mental health challenges.
Festival organiser, Paul Wolstenholme, says, “This festival brings together two of my greatest passions: music and mental health. The idea came from a conversation I had in a local support group.
“Almost as soon as the discussion got started, a host of musicians, artists and other performers offered to help, all completely free of charge. I feel so energised, proud and humbled by the support that all the superb artists and volunteers are providing!”
The virtual festival will feature a range of established and up-and-coming bands, solo artists and poets from Greater Manchester and further afield. More acts will be confirmed shortly.
Sid Cooper, frontman of Manchester band LOAstate, says, “I’m really excited to be part of this festival’s fantastic line-up. Raising awareness and promoting positive mental health is more crucial now than ever. The uplifting and connecting power of music is a great way to do that, so I’m proud to be helping to banish the lockdown blues that so many people are feeling.”
Tickets cost £10 and are available here.
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Author: Jude Gidney - Editor
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