Pie Factory Music and St George’s are teaming up for another gala fundraiser on Saturday 8th November.
The event, from 7pm in St George’s Church, features alumni from Pie’s Emerging Artists programme, set in the acoustically rich Grade 1 listed church in Ramsgate.
Taking to the stage are Char.B, Claire Pitt Wigmore, Zico, Aaron and Evan Williams -who recently toured with Pete Doherty of The Libertines- with special guest Kingfisher. Each will perform their signature styles, from singer-songwriter to jazz, rap and soul.
The immersive pairing of young musical talent with community togetherness is set to thrill, with all proceeds going towards Pie Factory Music and emergency repairs to the Vestry roof of St George’s.
With funding provided by the Diocese of Canterbury, Project 200 is a five-year regeneration project leading up to the 200th Anniversary of St George’s Church in 2027. Now nearly three years into the project, the church has been opening up to the wider community in Ramsgate, with events and projects outside of Christian worship.
This year’s Raise the Roof is also supported by Ramsgate Town Council.
St George’s regeneration officer Jemima Brown said: “St George’s Church is delighted to be hosting artists from Pie Factory Music in our beautiful building. It will be fantastic to have young local talent showcased in the church.”
Pie’s Music & Creative Arts Project Manager Moa Norrsell Fahlander added: “We’re delighted to be returning to this beautiful building to showcase the talent of these young Kent musicians. It feels ever more important to demonstrate the power of music to bring people together. We can’t wait to see you there.”
Technical production is being provided by Matt Smith and Pie Factory Music alumni, Sound Engineer James Brown, who gained a level 3 MOCN NVQ in Music Business in 2007 with support from Pie.
There will be a bar, with doors opening from 7pm.Tickets [£10/£8] can be bought from: https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/NjQxMy02Nw/t
