LOCAL MUSICAL DUO'S 'GREAT BIG WALK' COMING TO ANGUS
TWO Forfar musicians have organised two local performances as part of their fund-raising trek from John o' Groats to Gretna over the 31 days of August.
Callum Dewar and Gillian Maitland are set to give five world premiers along their route for "The Great Big Walk", performing duets for classical guitar and marimba in order to raise money for Capability Scotland.
On their way past Angus the talented duo will perform in The Jazz Room of Hospitalfield, Arbroath, on Friday, August 13, at 7.30pm.
Gillian said: "This venue was kindly donated for free for our charity performance. We're looking for raffle prizes for this concert so if any businesses would like to donate, they can get in contact through our email address (callumandgilliansgreatbigwalk@gmail.com)."
The Arbroath performance will be followed by a special master-class and lunchtime recital at their old high school, Forfar Academy, on August 25.
The Great Big Walk, for which John Wallace OBE and the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne are patrons, is not only aimed at raising money for Capability Scotland but to also to raise awareness for the young and disabled, newly disabled, and people with hidden disabilities.
Gillian said: "We did a live performance and interview regarding the progress of the Great Big Walk on BBC Radio Scotland's Classics Unwrapped at the Royal Highland Show.
"Classics Unwrapped will be following the Great Big Walk throughout August and photographs from this event can be found on our website (www.callumandgilliansgreatbigwalk.co.uk).
"Full event details, including our Edinburgh Fringe performance, can be found on the events page of our website, including all concert venues."
Writing duets for Callum and Gillian to premier during the walk, which will be performed in John o' Groats, Inverness, Perth, Edinburgh and Gretna, are five world famous Scottish composers - Gordon McPherson, Rory Boyle, Lyell Creswell, David Horn and Edward McGuire.
The duo will also be recording the five works, and will be releasing the CD for sale worldwide in September 2010. All profit from CD sales will go directly to Capability Scotland.
Gillian said: "We are still looking for funding either through Just Giving (www.justgiving.com/callumandgilliansgreatbigwalk) or through our website on the Great Big Money Map."
Rather than contacting select businesses to ask for donations, the pair created the Great Big Money Map which not only raises money but provides advertising for sponsors.
Space on the money map is being sold for individuals or businesses to advertise their logo, with an optional link to be included. Spaces are to be sold for 25 each and more than one space can be bought at a time. Visit the website to find out more information about the money map and to buy a space (www.moneymap.callumadngilliansgreatbigwalk.co.uk).
Buyers need not be a business, for instance an amateur musician may wish to purchase a space and provide a link to their facebook page or twitter account.
Richard Hamer, director of External Affairs at Capability Scotland said: "The work Gillian and Callum have done so far is a testament to their fundraising abilities.
"They have turned their passion for music into an inspiring opportunity that we expect to provide great benefit to the disabled people Capability works with."
In order for this event to happen, Callum and Gillian need to raise money to pay for the performance venues, recording costs, instrument transport (including roadie), PR and general expenses that will be incurred along the way.
For further details including artist biographies, full details on the walk, a blog, and why Callum and Gillian are doing the walk, visit their websites (www.callumandgilliansgreatbigwalk.co.uk and www.facebook.com/callumandgilliansgreatbigwalk).
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