A compilation album featuring songs by artists from the Isle of Wight and Southampton is set to be released to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA).
The album, MND Can Get In The Solent, is now available on limited edition cassette with a digital download, thanks to the efforts of Chalkpit Cassette Club and local musicians.
This includes the likes of Coach Party, The Bees, Plastic Mermaids, Paul Armfield and Musician and DJ, David Baker, who has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
David, the curator of the compilation, said:
“I grew up on the Isle of Wight and was in various bands prior to moving to Southampton.
"Over the years, I have met so many talented musicians, and after my diagnosis of MND, I have been given the opportunity to ask many of them to donate a song to this compilation.
"All profits will go to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight branches of the MNDA to fund research and support for fellow sufferers.”
MND affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK at any one time and there is a 1 in 300 risk of getting the disease across a lifetime.
It can affect adults of any age, but is more likely to affect people over 50.
Silas Gregory said:
“David is truly inspiring for the work he is doing while also managing his diagnosis.
"We are thrilled to be able to support David in putting together this compilation for such an important charity through the power of our local music community.”
David has raised nearly £10,000 so far through a Just Giving page and by doing DJ sets, gigs with his band Bobby I Can Fly, and a charity walk.
Another £10,000 has already been raised in David's name by friends and family running, swimming, walking, gigging, baking and quizzing to raise the funds for research, care and support for people living with, or affected by MND.
David Baker said:
“Thank you to Silas for allowing me to curate this compilation and for agreeing to all proceeds going to the MNDA.
"Thanks also to all the incredible artists for donating songs to the compilation and to Ellen Adams for the artwork.”
Jess Eastwood, frontwoman from Coach Party, added:
"We’re honoured to be part of this, and think David is an incredible musician and person.
"This is such an important charity, and it’s wonderful to see all of these Isle of Wight artists involved."
The local Isle of Wight branch of the MNDA can be contacted at: dgmndiow@hotmail.com
Isle Of Wight Festival Saturday Highlights To Look Out For
Police Called To Shanklin After Man In 50s Stabbed
PHOTOS: The Prodigy Captivate As They Headline Isle Of Wight Festival 2024 Friday
Update Following Fatal Collision In Brading
Isle Of Wight Festival Day One Picture Gallery
Free One Hour Parking In Isle Of Wight Council Car Parks In Ventnor During Graben Works
Isle Of Wight Festival Friday: Day Two Highlights To Look Out For
Man In Custody Following Crash And Drink-Drive Arrest In Ryde
Use Public Transport, Stay Safe And Enjoy Isle Of Wight Armed Forces Day Next Weekend
Deadline Approaching To Apply For Free Voter Photo ID
Magazine, Phone And Government Scam Warnings Issued For Isle Of Wight
Isle Of Wight Festival Thursday: Day One Highlights To Look Out For
Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Responds To Injured Woman Emergency
Ventnor's Graben Works To Start Shortly
New Coral Star Ferry Service To Get Underway Next Month
Island Roads On Alert For Himalayan Invader
New ATM Deposit Service Now Available In Shanklin
Isle Of Wight Literary Festival Volunteers Receive Prestigious Award
Road To Nowhere — Ventnor Residents Facing More Travel Turmoil
