A Southampton musician's latest fundraiser is going global.
Martin Perry, the man behind city musical fundraisers for Ukraine and the Turkey and Syria earthquake appeal who also organised the Music in the City event for several years, is organising a day of charity fundraising through music - and has already had offers of support from Australia, the USA and across Europe and the UK.
Members of the Southampton AllStars, a fluid line-up of Southampton's most high profile rock musicians, were the first to sign up for Global MAD Music Day, which encourages venues and musicians to make a difference for a cause close to their hearts on Saturday October 25.
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And Steve Weltman, the promoter who was part of the inspiration for Band Aid by putting Bob Geldof and Midge Ure together for a charity event at the Royal Albert Hall, and American singer songwriter Dean Friedman, who had the huge 1977 hit Ariel, are also backing the event.
Martin told the Daily Echo: "I think the world needs a good day. I've named it Global MAD Music Day as I think we can make a difference.
"For one day, let's just have some fun and raise some money for stuff we're passionate about in our area.
"Can you imagine being a part of a global festival? It would just be awesome wouldn't it?
"We've all got something we care passionately about, so let's put politics and religion and whatever divides us aside and have fun raising funds through music.
"Little bricks make big cities. Let's all be a little brick and do something. It might be funds for a scout hut in the Himalayas, someone down on their luck or a building you want to take care of.
"Let's give the world a good day. It really needs it."
Session harmonica player Martin is encouraging bands and venues worldwide to get involved in the event, which will be well supported locally through Martin's network of contacts and Matt Black's Black on Track undiscovered talent show on his AND Radio station.
Register to take part at madmusicday.com
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