CHARITY FUNDRAISER FOR THE TRAVERS FOUNDATION
The Jean Genie 70s and 80s Rock Spectacular which took place at Gretton Village Hall on Sunday 28th May raised over £1000 for The Travers Foundation charity.
The live band - The Andy Warrington Experience - treated the crowd to a masterclass in the best of retro rock, featuring an array of well-known hits from icons such as David Bowie, Eric Clapton, The Jam, The Police, Joy Division and Dire Straits.
Also performing was Corby soloist Kara Hamer, who sang her version of Snow Patrol/Leona Lewis's 'Run' and 'Hopelessly Devoted To You' from Grease. Kara, aged 16 and currently taking her GCSEs, is receiving funding from The Travers Foundation for vocal coaching lessons with Mary King.
The Travers Foundation is a volunteer-led charity which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts.
Terry Forsey, chairman of The Travers Foundation, said:
"What a night! Over £1000 raised, and every penny will go to support young people in this area achieve their full potential in their chosen fields within sport and the arts.
"Special thanks to The Andy Warrington Experience who were amazing, Kara for being a fantastic 'warm-up' act, all the local companies and individuals who donated raffle prizes, Julie, Mike and Sam at Gretton Stores who were our box office, and to everybody who made this possible and helped in any way and especially to all those people who attended and enjoyed a great night of music and dancing."
For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk
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Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440
The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203
The live band - The Andy Warrington Experience - treated the crowd to a masterclass in the best of retro rock, featuring an array of well-known hits from icons such as David Bowie, Eric Clapton, The Jam, The Police, Joy Division and Dire Straits.
Also performing was Corby soloist Kara Hamer, who sang her version of Snow Patrol/Leona Lewis's 'Run' and 'Hopelessly Devoted To You' from Grease. Kara, aged 16 and currently taking her GCSEs, is receiving funding from The Travers Foundation for vocal coaching lessons with Mary King.
The Travers Foundation is a volunteer-led charity which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts.
Terry Forsey, chairman of The Travers Foundation, said:
"What a night! Over £1000 raised, and every penny will go to support young people in this area achieve their full potential in their chosen fields within sport and the arts.
"Special thanks to The Andy Warrington Experience who were amazing, Kara for being a fantastic 'warm-up' act, all the local companies and individuals who donated raffle prizes, Julie, Mike and Sam at Gretton Stores who were our box office, and to everybody who made this possible and helped in any way and especially to all those people who attended and enjoyed a great night of music and dancing."
For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk
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Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440
The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203