May 24, 2021
Written By: Jubilee Vega
IDLES Bassist Adam ‘Dev’ Devonshire Organizes Charity Livestream for Gig Buddies
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In the wake of concerts and restrictions opening up, socializing is on the horizon. For many, socializing and finding someone to join at functions is difficult- especially for disabled individuals.
Thanks to Gig Buddies, they offer a companion for those with disabilities to join them at concerts, musicals, and anything in between! Gig Buddies helps find the perfect companion through shared hobbies and interests. Now, with the help of IDLES bassist Adam ‘Dev’ Devonshire, Gig Buddies is hosting a charity livestream to support the cause. |
Devonshire spoke on Gig Buddies as “an honour and a privilege for me to be working with them and to help raise awareness of the wonderful service that they provide. Music and live events provide us all with so much happiness and catharsis, everyone deserves to have that joy in their lives. As we're all hopefully getting back to a place where live events will be happening again, now is a great time to raise awareness for the charity."
Gig Buddies has recently expanded to North Wales, known as Gig Buddies Cymru, and is currently looking for new volunteers. Thanks to the charity event, more volunteers and funding are in store. Gig Buddies is hoping to expand more in the country and thanks to the aid of Devonshire, it seems it’s possible.
With IDLES on the lineup, many more musicians and comedians will be making their way into the livestream. Musicians like Mclusky, Willie J Healey, TV Priest, Fenne Lily, Dogeyed, and Wilderman and comedians like Stewart Lee, Seann Walsh, and Josh Weller will be at the event. The livestream only gets better as it features a raffle that includes items from multiple acts and a signed guitar from the performed guests.
The charity livestream will be on June 20 from 6 pm - 11 pm (Bristol Time). Tickets are £5 but attendees can pay what they want. Raffle tickets are also £5 for a chance to win any of the prizes. Money raised for the event is going directly towards Gig Buddies Cymru and to start up Gig Buddies in Bristol! All shirt profits will also go towards all Gig Buddies programs. Attendees must check their emails to receive the link to the livestream event!
All in all, this is an amazing event organized by an influx of outstanding people. If you can, do attend the event and support a great cause! If you’ll like to learn more about Gig Buddies, check out their website here. To purchase tickets and raffle tickets, click here! If you’re located in South Wales or North Wales and interested in becoming a volunteer, check out Learning Disability Wales
Gig Buddies has recently expanded to North Wales, known as Gig Buddies Cymru, and is currently looking for new volunteers. Thanks to the charity event, more volunteers and funding are in store. Gig Buddies is hoping to expand more in the country and thanks to the aid of Devonshire, it seems it’s possible.
With IDLES on the lineup, many more musicians and comedians will be making their way into the livestream. Musicians like Mclusky, Willie J Healey, TV Priest, Fenne Lily, Dogeyed, and Wilderman and comedians like Stewart Lee, Seann Walsh, and Josh Weller will be at the event. The livestream only gets better as it features a raffle that includes items from multiple acts and a signed guitar from the performed guests.
The charity livestream will be on June 20 from 6 pm - 11 pm (Bristol Time). Tickets are £5 but attendees can pay what they want. Raffle tickets are also £5 for a chance to win any of the prizes. Money raised for the event is going directly towards Gig Buddies Cymru and to start up Gig Buddies in Bristol! All shirt profits will also go towards all Gig Buddies programs. Attendees must check their emails to receive the link to the livestream event!
All in all, this is an amazing event organized by an influx of outstanding people. If you can, do attend the event and support a great cause! If you’ll like to learn more about Gig Buddies, check out their website here. To purchase tickets and raffle tickets, click here! If you’re located in South Wales or North Wales and interested in becoming a volunteer, check out Learning Disability Wales
