Ben Eshmade is crowdfunding
Iʼm raising £2,000 to Daylight Music Autumn/Winter 2024
- Margate
- 16 days to go
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Daylight Music wouldn’t be here without you - the community of musicians, artists, volunteers and music fans who fill the pews or stage each week.
In what continues to be a challenging time for live music we once again open a Crowdfunder to continue the fundraising for our Winter Season in 2024/2025.
‘With music venues closing down across the country (an average of two grassroots venues closed permanently every week in 2023), the need for Daylight is more urgent than ever. Reimagining spaces for live music, curating thought provoking & diverse lineups, offering a platform for emerging artists/labels across genres - these alone are reasons why the programme is so vital to the music community...Daylight’s secret ingredient is that it doesn’t pander to a specific age group or demographic. It’s a celebration of music - enjoyed by all.’ – Johnny Lynch (Pictish Trail)
We have been lucky that the series has been supported once again by an Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants but this cannot be our only source of income we have to find money from multiple source whether that be from café profits, fundraising tea towel, membership schemes or this our most direct way of support our crowdfunder series .
Obviously don’t just take our word for why our series matters; let’s hear from some of the recent audiences who experienced our series:
'Welcoming, Timely, Haunting, Intriguing' - Chris from Faversham
'I love how inclusive Daylight Music is. There are not enough opportunities to expose children to good music that are so welcoming and unpatronising' - Galia from Bethnal Green
A recap now for 15 years and 370-something outings, Arctic Circle's Daylight Music has been ‘there’ in the background supporting London’s live music scene, with its constantly evolving mix of music, delicious cake (something for everyone with vegan and gluten free options), and iconic and welcoming spaces. It has been featured regularly in Time Out’s 101 Things To Do in London and cited in The Rough Guide to Make the Most of Your Time in Britain.
We need to raise money in advance for hiring the venue, bringing in a sound system with a van to transport it and an experienced engineer, who will set up and pack down. Then there are all the weeks of preparation, the costs of design, media and website. We also want to make sure we can financially compensate our musicians for their time and transport, which cannot always come from the Pay-What-You-Can door entry.
'For music discovery beyond the hype machine there is nothing like Daylight Music' - Jeremy from High Wycombe
Once again we turn to you our and ask if you can help directly support our series. This help allow us to continue, plan and dream and bring you are series in our 15th year and planning beyond.
Thanks for reading and supporting,
Ben Eshmade (Arctic Circle’s Daylight Music)
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- 1 month ago
Ben Eshmade
1 month agoCrowdfunder Complete! What a very welcome early Christmas present. A big thank you to the 49 supporters who together allowed us to raised just over £2,000 for our Autumn/Winter season which finishes in January. We wouldn't still be here with the incredible support of our community of music makers and music listeners. The crowdfunder remains open til early next year incase anyone else wants to possibly support us further - we are working towards raising the money needed now for a few special events we're hoping to bring you in March 2025.
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- 1 month ago
Ben Eshmade
1 month agoAnother milestone. It's nearing the end of the year and the end of our latest Crowdfunding attempt. We're super pleased to say thanks to another anon we're at 79%. Can you help us in any way get nearer 100% in the coming days and weeks? Thank you for being awesome - Ben (Daylight Music)
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- 2 months ago
Ben Eshmade
2 months agoOur crowdfunder was in the top 20% of crowdfunders on #JustGiving last month! Thanks to everyone who has donated and supported so far. Just 35% to our goal to support this Autumn series.
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50
Anonymous
Dec 31, 2024
Roman
Dec 17, 2024
Donated and matched funds from Bandcamp sales.All the best into the New Year!
£50.00
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2024
£400.00
Benjamin Eshmade
Dec 10, 2024
Alan
Dec 7, 2024
£10.00
Anonymous
Dec 7, 2024
£10.00
Andy Burnham
Dec 7, 2024
Was too late to get an official ticket so this is for the Christmas livestream - thanks as always.
£5.00
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Ben Eshmade
Margate
I’m a freelance producer working in audio and live music. Creator of Arctic Circle, Daylight Music and the Age of Not Believing. Found by the sea and the city in Margate & London.