A two-day live music extravaganza is coming to Lancaster and Morecambe this weekend to raise money for our local schools, supported by Beyond Radio.
School Aid will return this Saturday (February 12) and Sunday (February 13) as musicians come together to perform in aid of local schoolchildren and families who are living in poverty.
Saturday’s 12-hour live music day will be held at The Bobbin in Lancaster, followed by another full day of music at The Exchange in Morecambe on Sunday.
School Aid was set up in 2018 by Morecambe musician Jay Blackburn, initially as a one-day event at The Exchange, in response to a TV news report about school pupils in the town who were struggling financially.
“School Aid is important because it’s helping kids and schools who are struggling due to cuts; breakfast clubs that aren’t funded any more but are still very much needed," said Jay.
*Morecambe singer Stuart Michaels will perform at The Exchange on Sunday as part of School Aid 2022.
“The money goes to schools directly, and the community can help. And they’ve stood up to be counted for the last three years that we’ve done this, and it’s grown every year, so I’ve no doubt they will do it again this year. We have to help where we can.”
Jay also praised the musicians who give up their time to perform.
“We are blessed in this area to have so many great artists and performers to choose from,” he said.
“It’s a community effort. These schools need help and the music community is in in a position to help, so it’s great that all these talented people come together and donate their time so we can help this worthwhile cause.”
Listen to Jay Blackburn talking about School Aid and why it's important.
The most recent School Aid was held in February 2020, raising £5,260 to share between four local schools.
In 2020 a second day was added to the schedule, organised at The Bobbin by Jay’s friend Mark Simpson, who said it was “a pleasure to be involved”.
Beyond Radio has been proud to support School Aid since it began in 2018.
Saturday’s line-up at The Bobbin will be hosted by Gibson Freedman and Steve Morrison from Beyond Radio.
Live music will come from: Jenii & The Doc, Jennie Wren, Fay Marie, Tom Woods, The Craic Inn, Lois Kyle (pictured below), The Jackdaws, The Good Souls, The Glass Poppies, Left, Away from the Numbers, The Charm, Rich Kid Problems and Kiwi.
Sunday’s event at The Exchange in the West End of Morecambe, will be hosted by Greg Lambert from Beyond Radio.
Live music will come from: Jason Mcloughlin (pictured below), 3 Chord Truth, Blue Bay, Niamh Collingwood & Elliott Butler, Philip James Turner & The Crow Mandala, Stevie Wren, Union City, Stuart Michaels, Carlie Mai, Little White Lie5, The Good Souls, Amber Suns, Supersonic Kicks and The Fourth Colour.
There will also be a raffle and auction on both days, with prizes donated by local businesses.
Both events are free to attend and everyone is welcome.
Guys Thatched Hamlet closes suddenly after 46 years
Teenager spared jail for causing death of newborn child in Morecambe
Morecambe Town Council agrees budget and 2.46 per cent rise in Council tax share
Builders of new Lancaster housing development offer £2k cash pot to community groups
Lancaster centre welcomes mayor for opening of new community kitchen
Lancaster shop to close as high street gaming chain faces administration
Jim Bentley returns for second spell as Morecambe FC manager
Ashvir Singh Johal’s reign as Morecambe manager comes to an end
Lancaster writer's ghost story of Morecambe to be voiced by acting legend on Radio 4
Change of name announced for popular Morecambe bar
Opening announced for new Morecambe bistro inside former post office
Health watchdog report shows improvements to services at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
LISTEN: How Leo's Gym is making a difference in memory of young Morecambe boxer
LISTEN: Lancaster set to celebrate Chinese New Year
Lancaster’s Vue Cinema under new ownership
Lancaster city centre car park to close ahead of "catalyst for the development of the Canal Quarter"
Crews tackle commercial building fire in Lancaster
Heritage plaque to mark first Lancaster University site and Gillow factory
Heysham men appear in court in connection with death of cyclist in Morecambe
Fundraiser launched for Heysham family who lost everything in house fire
