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I had so many ideas to
raise money for CRY during the week - I wanted to do a parachute jump
but my doctors wouldn't let me!
Another idea was to do a
gig night. I had a few connections in Brighton and so I knew that this
would happen!
 A
close friend called Piano Patrick (that is how I know him) organises gig
nights where local artists do tribute nights. In the past they
have done Queen, Sting and Neil Diamond. After long discussion we
decided to do Dolly Parton, 'cause she's got a big heart!
My job was to promote
this night and Patrick got all the acts together. I got a friend to
design me a poster, which I then got approved by Suzanne Dallas in the
CRY office.
The CRY office also sent
me loads of information leaflets and posters, and gave me support when
needed via emails.
I did a newspaper
interview with The Argus to promote the night, and one of the artists
promoted the night on a local radio station.
I had people come into my
place of work to wish me luck for my night, the word was getting out.
I approached several
companies to donate raffle prizes - my work donated a £50 gift voucher
and Brighton & Hove buses donated tickets to Rochester Christmas
festival, which I raffled off on the night!
On the night we raised
£102 - it wasn't a sell out but being on a Tuesday it was always
going to work against us! These gig nights usually were done on a
Sunday and were more suited to the end of the weekend.
Speaking to the owner of
the venue he said we had a good turnout and the feedback from people
that attended was positive. I felt myself it was a shame that it wasn't
a sell out because this was one of the best that I've attended.
After the show I was
asked if I would like to do another show - I've learned a lot from this
time and I won't rule it out!
I was hoping to raise
more money for CRY, but we learn from every experience and I know to do
things differently next time!
Joseph Tanner
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