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Grand response to Manchester from banding world

The fund raising initiative set up by Pennine Music Publishing alongside side composer Andi Cook has helped raise over £1000 for the Manchester Evening News Appeal — in just a week.

Manchester
  The hymn tune setting has raised money from bands across the banding world.

The new hymn tune setting of 'Manchester', released to help raise funds for the victims of the Manchester Arena attack, has risen over £1,000 in less than a week.

Publishers, Pennine Music Publishing, have made the arrangement available both as a digital download or a traditional hard copy version.

Across the world

Managing Director, Gavin Somerset told 4BR: "The orders have been coming in thick and fast from across the globe. Bands all over the world want to lend their support to the cause, and it was a great pleasure to send £1,000 to the Manchester Evening News fundraising page for the victims and families."

Also speaking about the success the arranger, Andi Cook added: "I'm so grateful to all the bands that have taken the time to purchase the piece. To raise so much money in less than one week is amazing. Thank you all so much."

Recording

Gavin revealed that a recording of the work is also in the pipeline which shall be available to purchase via iTunes/Amazon, with all funds going to the appeal.

The arrangement itself has had fantastic reviews on social media with bands of all levels being able to access the emotive hymn setting.

it was a great pleasure to send £1,000 to the Manchester Evening News fundraising page for the victims and familiesGavin Somerset

Get you copy

To get your hands on a copy, head over to www.penninemusic.com.

Alternatively, to donate directly to the MEN fundraising page, please visit:

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/westandtogethermanchester

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