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Fund-raiser gig this summer?

Big in Brasov
Big in Brasov Posts: 743
in General Charlton
I'm exploring the idea of a protest fund-raiser gig for some time this summer - late July perhaps. But before any solid commitment, it would be useful to gauge likely support for such an event.

I'd propose a line-up of 3 or 4 bands, including The 2percent, plus one other band that I'm involved with. In addition I'd like to involve other bands or musicians that have a connection to CL.

I've a few ideas regarding a venue - to be explored, but if anyone can suggest somewhere that is sympathetic towards the fan's protests, where they would be happy to accommodate us, that would be preferred. If this looks feasible I'll also be open to any complimentary fund-raising ideas, suitable for such an event.

Feedback appreciated - thanks.
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  • Badger
    Badger Posts: 4,842
    Good idea.
  • IAgree
    IAgree Posts: 1,839
    With beer
  • Big in Brasov
    Big in Brasov Posts: 743
    With beer?

    But of course!
  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,335
    IAgree said:

    With beer

    Good question sir. Could skip the bands and have a beer festival!
  • cafcfan
    cafcfan Posts: 11,206
    Great idea. Can't help with venue suggestions I'm afraid.
    Although Johnnie Jackson's back garden might be a plan!
    Gas or coal BBQ though? ☺
  • happyvalley
    happyvalley Posts: 8,996
    You could try The Valley, it worked for The Who.
  • happyvalley
    happyvalley Posts: 8,996
    Seriously though what about Charlton Park.
  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,335
    happyvalley said:

    You could try The Valley, it worked for The Who.

    Yes, but that was back in the days when people wanted to go to the valley .
  • thecat
    thecat Posts: 356
    Great idea
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,240
    Charlton Park seems a good idea. Not sure how much planning you would need for that tho? Permission from council etc.

    What a great idea. You obviously know Geoff from the Swan/Pelton Arms is keen to get you playing. But prob not big enough for a big fundraiser though the Swan garden is big.


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  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,335
    Would Welling be up for it?
  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,335
    + of course Gillingham hate us so could be sympathetic.
  • sammy391
    sammy391 Posts: 3,791
    Could try getting Glenn tilbrook involved
  • red_murph
    red_murph Posts: 2,460
    Pelton Arms would be great and a certain fellow Addick Glenn Tilbrook was doing a dj set there not to long ago if I remember rightly.
  • JohnnyH2
    JohnnyH2 Posts: 5,348
    I would try and go to this
  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,713
    Great idea, I'd be there
  • SouthWest_Addicks
    SouthWest_Addicks Posts: 6,308
    edited April 2016
    I love the idea. However wouldn't a pre season football match not be an easier idea to implement.

    Charlton fans v Charlton legends x11.

    Winner gets a brand new sofa or a trophy with Roland out on.
  • YoungFishCosta4tune
    YoungFishCosta4tune Posts: 124
    My band would definitely be up for this mate but what genre limitations are you imposing? Perhaps as it's a fundraiser look at 6-10 bands and make it an all dayer. Always good fun during the Summer!
  • Oakster
    Oakster Posts: 6,812
    Thought this was going to be one put on to raise money by our SMT. They could have their pick of bands...

    Simple Minds
    Bad Manners
    Madness
  • 25May98
    25May98 Posts: 712
    Great idea.

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  • Cafcspud
    Cafcspud Posts: 187
    edited April 2016
    My band would be up for this depending on the date

    riffraffuk.com
  • Big in Brasov
    Big in Brasov Posts: 743
    If there is support for this I'd be aiming for a Saturday, - either 23rd or 30th July. Ideally I'd like to involve bands who support of have an affinity with CAFC
  • Big in Brasov
    Big in Brasov Posts: 743
    YoungFishCosta4tune said:

    My band would definitely be up for this mate but what genre limitations are you imposing? Perhaps as it's a fundraiser look at 6-10 bands and make it an all dayer. Always good fun during the Summer!

    I have no strong preconceptions, but I suppose it would make sense not to wander far from mainstream popular music.
  • sammy391
    sammy391 Posts: 3,791
    Could be worth getting in contact with: Captial FM's Dave Berry - he could get involved somehow , even if it's just getting the message out there/using his contacts!

    Glen Tilbrook - I'm sure he'd be interested in getting involved. I know Squeeze are playing "On Blackheath" in September so could use this as a little warm up do!

    Potentially someone like Pixie Lott who has in the past said she supports Charlton (as well as WHUFC) could be interested?

    Could also be worth getting in contact with both Alan & Steve White who both played drums for bands like oasis and with Paul Weller!
  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,627
    This is a great idea
  • gramps226
    gramps226 Posts: 16
    Try the meridian sports Charlton
  • valleyrobin
    valleyrobin Posts: 203
    Jim Davidson might compere it for you
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,240
    Pleaase can we do 23rd July? Purely selfish reasons as can't make 30th. :-)
  • JorgeC
    JorgeC Posts: 51
    Looking at past threads on here about famous fans we could get together a group of

    Oasis drummer - Alan White
    Mika
    Pixie Lott
    Glen Tilbrook
    Paul Weller's drummer - Steve White
    Lee Ryan - Blue
    Cheryl Baker - Bucks Fizz can dedicate 'Land of Make Believe' and 'If You Can't Stand the Heat' to RD

    Are we having speakers belting out songs in Floyd Road against Burnley? Can remember 'Got no Strings' being broadcast at a previous game.

    Perhaps we can keep playing the theme from 'Only Fools and Horses'

  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,921
    dont forget to invite Windscreen, or whatever he's calling himself these days

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