World Music Day as we know it in the UK evolved from The Fête de la Musique, which originated in France by Maurice Fleuret. The first Fête de la Musique took place in Paris in 1982 and ever since the festival has become an international phenomenon, celebrated World-Wide every year on the 21 June.
Help Musicians is a charity that is focused on helping musicians fulfil their potential, regardless of their genre. A life in music is one where successes are hard-won and challenges can come along all too easily, with unsteady income and physical and mental health concerns common issues to navigate. Whatever stage a musician is at, Help Musicians can help provide the skills and resources needed to keep musicians thriving.
Help Musicians' Sister charity Music Minds Matter puts mental wellbeing centre stage in music. It works proactively to help prevent mental health crises, providing everybody who works in music with the early support, knowledge and tools they need, at exactly the time they need them.
There are a number of ways that you can support Help Musicians and Sister charity Music Minds Matter this World Music Day and we have all of the tools to help you:
If you have a music event planned, consider carrying out a collection by displaying donation posters at your event or by holding a cash collection
Include our World Music Day QR code on your own social media networks and help us spread the word about the support that we offer to musicians
Help us to help musicians by making a mention of the charity and the services we offer at your music and social events in June
Host a music quiz inviting your friends/family to take part using our ready made music quiz
If you have your own music related fundraising idea let us know
We’d love to see your World Music Day photos, please tag in Help Musicians and use #Helpmusicians and #Worldmusicday
To receive our FREE fundraising pack and music quiz, sign up here
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