TODAY sees us launch a fundraising campaign to make a charity concert the biggest success it has ever been – and we need YOUR help.
The Halesowen News is backing A Fusion of Music and Dance 2017 – a lavish spectacular which will showcase exciting, emerging young talent, while raising funds for two charities – Birmingham Dogs Home and the MS Society.
Next year’s event will be the seventh, organised by Halesowen businesswoman Leigh Perry. It will be held at Birmingham Symphony Hall, on May 7.
Leigh, principal and trustee of the Dorridge Music School (DMS), brings together more than 300 performers, with her talented young pupils getting the chance to perform at the prestigious venue alongside stars, including the concert’s patron, legendary ELO drummer Bev Bevan.
In previous years, the event has banked up to £1,500 for charities including The Acorns Trust, RSPCA Birmingham and Marie Curie.
It also runs an awareness campaign for Delete Blood Cancer, urging members of the public to become donors, in memory of tragic DMS pupil Riya Dandekar, who died from the disease aged just 21.
This year’s line-up includes Britain’s Got Talent finalists Beau Dermott and Richard and Adam, rising opera starlet Faith Tucker and the Town Hall Gospel Choir, among many others.
But we need YOU to help us make it a record-breaking success – by making donations, arranging fundraising events or buying tickets for the show itself.
You can call our reporter Adam Smith on 01384 358258 or email him at adam.smith@halesowennews.co.uk, and we’ll feature articles on any groups or individuals, both in the paper and on our website.
Donations of cash, or cheques, made payable to ‘DMS Knowle’, with ‘Halesowen News’ written on the back, can be posted or dropped off in person to our offices, at: Halesowen News, St John’s House, St John’s Road, Stourbridge DY8 1EH.
Businesses can also einquire about corporate packages, or advertising in the glossy event programme by emailing leighperry@sky.com, or for tickets, call DMS on 01564 772831, email dorridgemusic school.com or visit website www.dmsfusionlive.com.
Halesowen News assistant editor, Pete Wallace, said: “We’re both proud and delighted to throw our weight behind A Fusion of Music and Dance 2017. Now, we need as many people as possible to support our campaign and make May 7 a night to remember.”
Leigh (pictured) said: “I’m delighted that the Halesowen News are supporting A Fusion of Music and Dance.
“DMS Heart of England music academy has raised more than£8,000 for charities by donating all profits from the sales of programmes at the concert over the years. “We appreciate all support and urge everyone to get involved.”
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