Back in April, former Oasis manager Alan McGee launched a nationwide campaign called Musicians Against Homelessness, the twin aims of which are to raise funds for the homeless charity Crisis and provide gig opportunities for up-and-coming bands. Gigs for the campaign have been set up and promoted independently all over the UK, with four dates booked for small venues across Wales.
The first of these Welsh gigs takes place at McGee’s own venue, the Tabernacle in Talgarth, on Thurs 15 Sept. The Dragonffli in Pontypool is then hosting a two-day event to raise funds and awareness for the campaign, with a full lineup of heavy rock bands playing from 7pm-12am on Fri 23 and Sat 24 Sept. Three Monkeys Music Promotions has organised three days of music in Merthyr Tydfil, from Fri 30 Sept until Sun 2 Oct. Friday’s event will be hosted at The New Crown Inn, headlined by Scott Howells, with the action moving to the Redhouse on Saturday and Sunday.
The last leg in Wales sees the campaign come to Cardiff Bay where, on Sat 8 and Sun 9 Oct, bands including ska-pop outfit Upbeat Sneakers and The Oasis Experience, a tribute to the very band of McGee’s making, will take to the stage at Portland House on Bute Street. All proceeds from these gigs will go to homeless charity Crisis.
Various venues across Wales. Thurs 15 Sept-Sun 9 Oct, Tickets: prices vary per event. Info: [email protected] (JM)