On Saturday 23rd June LISAS FUND held a marothon twelve hour band concert at the Comrades Club in Soham. The band Akimbo organised the event and brought together more than 60 musicians and singers playing in ten different bands from twelve noon to twelve midnight. For two of the bands it was their first ever performance in front of a live audience. For others they simply wanted to be there and be involved. The bands came from all over the county and beyond, some of the bands where going on to do other shows later that day. Robert Barnes who launched Lisas Fund to raise £100.000 for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity said the day has been a wonderful success we have seen musicians and singers from age fourteen to very professional seasoned performers all helping one another and all wanting to be a part of this great day.
Iain McLay and Claire Hitchings from the band Akimbo organised the event and along with a huge amount of help produced an outstanding musical event said Robert, there are so many people to thank for all their help in producing such an event.
The event raised £903.00 Pictured with the cheque are Iain McLay and Claire Hitchings. Picture taken by Alan Gamble.
