CONCERT AT THE KINGS - MAY 31 2014
This event is just getting better and greater!
May is nearly upon us and it will be a very exciting month for the village of All Cannings in Wiltshire as they start to prepare for Concert at the Kings which will be in its 3rd successful year of running.
Concert At The Kings idea originated in 2010 when John “Grubby” Callis - Sound Engineer for Sir Paul McCartney who frequents The Kings Arms Pub in All Cannings discovered he had prostate cancer. He then discovered that his drinking partner Andy Scott – guitarist with 1970’s chart-toppers band The Sweet also had it too.
Together they decided over a pint to plan a rock concert...
PLANNING IS IN THE MAKING!
Now, planning a rock concert as you could imagine is not an easy thing to do!! After 2 years of hard work and planning they launched their first show in 2012 in the field behind The Kings Arms Pub – a fantastic venue with the support of Richard Baulu who is landlord of The Kings Arms.
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| Left to right: Richard Baulu and John “Grubby” Callis with Andy Scott |
Their aim was to raise awareness and much needed funds for cancer charities and to exceed a target set by themselves of over £50,000.
EXCEPTIONAL!
On 26 May 2012 they launched their first show. It was a huge success! Their hard work had paid off. Supporting this event and performing live were Midge Ure, The Sweet, Mike and Mechanics, Brian May and MORE! All helping to raise money for Cancer Research, Above and Beyond Urology and local needs in the Parish of All Cannngs. This show was so successful that they decided to run one again the following year.
FANTASTIC!
On 25 May 2013 their second show was launched and once again it was a huge success with another great line-up; Roger Taylor, Kiki Dee, Madeline Bell, Dr Feelgood, 10cc and MORE! Once again, due to its success they were encouraged to run it again this year. So far they have raised £35,000 over the past 2 years.
THIS EVENT IS JUST GETTING BETTER AND GREATER!
On 31 May 2014 there will be yet another fantastic show and line-up including; The Troggs, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Sir Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Paul Young, Los Pacaminos, The Straits and MORE!
AND THERE’S MORE!
A second stage will be set up this year featuring new local bands who have just been signed up. The line-up so far; Jake Meeking, The Greasy Slicks and Funkin Skunks!
Proceeds will go towards Macmillan Cancer Support, Above and Beyond Oncology, Bristol and local needs in and around All Cannings.
This event is just getting BETTER and GREATER! With the support of volunteers, event staff, production suppliers and supporters who all work so hard around the clock to make it happen – this is a superb team in the making!
THE WORD IS OUT!
Yes, as well as Awdry Bailey & Douglas, even Sir Paul McCartney, Brian May and Sir Bob Geldof and Tom Robinson are leading a social media campaign to put the word out and raise awareness!
For more information about this and to purchase tickets go to www.concertatthekings.co.uk
