Music students raise £1,200 by performing charity gig
Musically-talented college students have raised more than £1,200 for a music and mental health charity by putting on a fundraising gig.
First year students studying music performance at HSDC South Downs wowed the crowds during the show at The Wedgewood Rooms in Southsea. Over the course of four-and-a-half hours, students performed a wide range of songs, from covers to original material.
The students picked Tonic after being inspired by a visit to the college from members of the charity’s team who gave them a talk about their work.
With the support of music lecturer Paul Loder and performing arts technician Stephen Wood, students raised an incredible £1,242 for the charity. The show was deemed a resounding success and provided an invaluable showcase for the music provision at the college.
The funds will support specific initiatives run by the Portsmouth-based charity, such as the Tonic Rider programme and in helping many young people navigate severe and acute depression through music and social engagement projects.
Paul Loder said: ‘The event went really well, and the students did great – I am extremely proud of them. So far, we have raised £1,242 for Tonic. The Wedgewood Rooms were amazing too and gave us the entire venue for free in support of this charity event. It was such an awesome joint project. Well done to our exceptional music students, your performances were magnificent.’
‘Massive thanks to all involved.’
Find out more about Tonic at tonicmusic.co.uk and visit hsdc.ac.uk to learn more about studying the creative industries at HSDC.