Strings Bar & Venue in Newport is set to host a fundraising event this coming Saturday (18th March) in aid of the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.
Strawberry Jam aims to give younger people aged 16 and above a chance to experience live music in a safe and managed environment.
The event will showcase a talented selection of Island musicians, including Greg Barnes, Kindred Found, Dead Revival, and Baron Strange and the Black Byrds, amongst others, in an evening of more than 6 hours of live music.
Michelle Moorman, Fundraising and Communications Manager at the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, has said:
“The Isle of Wight Youth Trust provides free counselling and wellbeing support to young Islanders aged 5-25 and their families. After the most challenging of times for us all, the demand for our services is unprecedented, we are currently receiving an average of 34 referrals for support each week – compared to 17 per week in 2022,
“Young people come to us for a variety of reasons including anxiety, low mood and depression, self-harm, sexual and gender identity questioning, anger, disordered eating, suicidal ideation, and support following a bereavement,
“All funds raised will help the Trust to continue to provide free counselling and wellbeing support, empowering young Islanders to face life’s challenges. The added bonus is that listening to music is a great form of self-care, it can help regulate our emotions, reduce anxiety, lower stress, fight depression and even boost our immune system!”
Event organiser Megan Brimson of Strawberry Jam said:
“I’ve always wanted to organize a charity event, and this has gone better than I could have hoped! I have amazing friends that have been willing to jump in and help, and being on the Island music scene myself has definitely helped!
“The bands involved have been a massive help in promoting the night on their socials, and many companies have also been kind enough to donate raffle prizes too. I want to say a massive thank you to all of them! Hopefully, we can raise a good amount for a worthwhile cause.”
Tickets are just £8.00 and available online or on the door. Booking in advance is advised and can be done using this link.
