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Sykes appeal gets BBC boost

The funding appeal in support of trombonist Stephen Sykes has now been picked up by the BBC.

Stephen Sykes
  The Stephen Sykes appeal has now been featured by the BBC

The fund raising campaign set up to help trombone player Stephen Sykes continues to capture the imagination of a worldwide audience — with the BBC the latest major international broadcaster to feature the appeal.

With over £102,000 raised so far, and with more to come through the amazing support of players and 'The Acrobat Challenge' it has been an amazing success.

Feature

The BBC feature featuring Jayne Murrill can be seen at:
https://www.facebook.com/BBCEntsNews/videos/vb.1086451581439054/1331336606950549/?type=2&theater

Take up the challenge

As Jayne explains, all you have to do is take up the challenge of playing the first two phrase of JA Greenwood's famous solo accompanied by a pledge to the 'Save Stephen' gofundme appeal.

You do however have to make sure you post your effort — which can be good, bad, ugly, bizarre, fun, bonkers, surreal etc on-line, so everyone can see you doing it, and nominate a few others to follow your act of surreal kindness and complete self-deprecation.

Have a go — some brilliant supporters have already done it. There is even a pdf to download to play the music!

With over £102,000 raised so far, and with more to come through the amazing support of players and 'The Acrobat Challenge' it has been an amazing success4BR

Find out more

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337691529600543/requests/?notif_t=group_r2jif_id=1491223740728146
https://www.gofundme.com/StephenSykes

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