FemFolk UK is a platform for the support and empowerment of women and non-binary artists that are new or emerging on the UK Folk scene.
Coming up this weekend on our UK live stream series we are proud to present Lilith Ai, Yvonne Hercules and Lily Lyons – three POWERHOUSE talents which are simply not to be missed!
Stay in, stay safe, stay entertained! Tune in to our Facebook page to watch these artists live.
Please donate to support these artists and help promote women, non-binary, trans and intersex musicians.
From 7:00pm, Lewis Mckale will play 2 tracks from his EP from 2016, Bad Cop, Bad Cop. And will then play 2 tracks from his split EP, Reflections over on his Facebook.
Then from 7:30pm, Matt Bonner will then play the other 2 tracks from Reflections over on his Facebook.
Linking this with The Brunswick in Hove who are an amazing venue (Only venue the Matt Bonner Band played at) as part of #SaveOurVenues www.crowdfunder.co.uk/savethebrunswick
Northern Irish band The Rising blend fresh-faced pop/rock with Modern Country stylings fresh from Nashville. They will be performing live on Facebook on Monday.
Framework is the leading homelessness charity in the East Midlands – helping more than 17,000 people a year across the region.
A one-night only mission, build your own secret base and support Framework’s Covid19 Volunteer Response Team to help vulnerable people.
Attention: All friends, families, and supporters of Framework. We need you like never before.
Your mission, if you choose to accept it…
Who: You and your household (even young and/or furry agents are required)
When: Saturday 9th May 2020
Where: Your Home
What: Our first ever “Big Sleep In” Event. Sleep in a blanket fort in the lounge. Pop a tent in the garden. Build a den out of toilet paper. Get creative agents. We, here at Framework HQ are counting on you!
Why: During this crisis, vulnerable and isolated people in our community rely on the heroes of our Covid19 Volunteer Response Team. This amazing team delivers cooked meals, medicine and hygiene necessities directly to the homes of those local people who most urgently need our help.
Your donation will ensure this operation will continue to provide support to those who need it most.
La Tiendita are a Mexican food and candy store based in London with over 400 products online, all available with worldwide shipping. They have a shop you can visit in Fulham, London.
Excited to announce our next Instagram “live” this Saturday! Lovely Melissa, mother of three, from Mi Rol de MadreMix & Match Mum will be showing us how to make delicious poblano pepper and corn tacos.
Mark your calendars! And make sure you follow Melissa’s accounts for great parenting tips.
Also, new products just arrived, including maseca, cafe de olla, and many more exciting things!
Age Exchange has over 30 years experience working with older people using Reminiscence Arts to improve well-being and combat loneliness in older age. Using creativity to unlock the future.
On Friday they will be holding their first ever Virtual Quiz Night on Zoom!
Play on your own or as part of a team in your home! Have a bit of fun during lockdown, test your knowledge and raise funds to support people living with dementia and their carers.
Solidarity Sounds is a small fundraising collective. We put on our first fundraising evening music & food event in 2015 raising over £1500 for two charities (Médecins Sans Frontières UK & Migrant Offshore Aid Station) that help refugees in crisis. We have felt the need to help charities that need the most immediate support during lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic by putting on an online fundraiser event.
This bank holiday Friday, we are going online on Zoom for an all-day festival event. The line up is packed with workshops, talks, fitness classes, live music, DJ’s & more, to help brighten everyone’s day during lockdown. We are raising funds for two very worthy charities, Refuge & Helping Hands Hackney, who need support at this time.
Helping Hands Hackney They have recently had their kitchen equipment stolen and we would like to support them in setting up again. They kindly feed the homeless in monthly outreach events as well as providing essentials like toiletries & clothes.
Refuge They are a national helpline for victims of domestic abuse and statistics are showing cases are up 25% due to the lockdown and calls to the helpline are up by 50%.
Tickets are from £3. The link is here and a Paypal link if people would prefer to donate directly.
The Riverside Studios Charity Quiz Nights, produced in conjunction with Sam’s Riverside, are raising money to help ensure the historic arts centre, Riverside Studios, will be able to re-open its doors after the unprecedented effects of COVID-19.
The family friendly fundraising quizzes will be hosted by celebrity guests and help bring people together in times of isolation for a fun night in!
On Wednesday 13th May it will be hosted by Stephen Fry and on Wednesday 27th May it will be hosted by Jo Brand. On 29th April it was hosted by Gyles Brandreth.
For more information on the event including how to obtain tickets, go to the event webpage.
Date: Wednesday 13th May and Wednesday 27th May Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm (you can log on from 6:00pm to get set up)
Remote Access Experiences 