UPRAWR presents:
1000 Lights - Musicians
Entry Requirements: 14+ for audience | 16+ for players
SIGN UP HERE TO BE ONE OF OUR ★1000 Lights ★
SIGN UP STARTS FRIDAY 10th MAY 2024
Prepare for an unforgettable night with 1000 Lights, where 1000 musicians perform alongside rock legends at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham.
This event is named in honour of Linkin Park’s ‘One More Light’ tour, which marked Chester Bennington’s final performance before his tragic passing.
This historic fundraising event benefits the UPRAWR Mental Health
Foundation (Registered Charity Number 1178183), uniting 1000 musicians and a packed out audience with a common goal - fundraising to provide free mental health counselling for the alternative community.
On stage we'll have an array of well know players from the UK alt scene.
With members from bands such as:
For a full description, see our About page.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
For a full description, see our About page.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS (PLEASE READ THROUGH CAREFULLY):
★ GET YOUR TICKET ★
To be one of our 1000 lights on 18th August 2024 at 7 PM, click the ticket link at the top of this page to go to the booking page on the Ticket Factory website.
Tickets are £25 each (plus £6.30 booking fee applied by The Ticket Factory - a total of £31.30). Performers must be 16+ - please check the equipment list before purchasing a ticket.
Select from one of the five categories:
- Bassists
- Drummers
- Guitarists
- Keyboard players
- Singers
Under the Select Quantity option, select 1 (if you have friends who wish to play along with you, you will all need to sign up individually).
★ SET UP YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE ★
Once you have your ticket, go to our JustGiving page and hit the orange Start Fundraising button.
Sign in or use the Sign Up link at the bottom of the page to create one. Fill in your name, email address (the same info used to book your ticket) and set a password.
JustGiving will then ask you to set a target of how much you wish to raise.
- Raise £100 and you'll receive a custom sticker pack and plectrum with your sign-up number on it.
- Raise £220 and you'll receive an exclusive 1000 Lights beanie or cap (only available to our 1000 lights musicians and vocalists).
- The individuals who raise the most money in each of the five categories (Vocalists, Guitarists, Bassists, Drummers, Keyboard Players) will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the house band on the Utilita Arena main stage alongside legendary musicians from the UK alt scene, including band members from Funeral For A Friend, Holding Absence, The Blackout, Caskets, and more to be announced.
If you need more help setting up your page we have a full breakdown here
★ GET FUNDRAISING ★
Spread the word to your friends, family, colleagues and networks to encourage them to sponsor you as a 1000 Lights performer.
Use your socials, email and messaging apps to communicate what you're taking part in, why you're raising funds - always including the link to your Just Giving custom URL.
Your family and friends can also attend and be there with you on the night as audience members (age restriction 14+) TICKETS HERE, or join in the Pre-Party on 17th August at Asylum Venue HERE.
★ LEARN THE SONG ★
Once you've purchased your musicians participant ticket, you can get tutorials, tabs and sheet music from our Patreon.
Sign up to join our PATREON for FREE here
Once you’ve joined, you can access all the info on the event.
To ensure you get update alerts by email, make sure your email notifications are switched on in your Patreon profile settings.
Follow our Patreon for additional information and updates regarding the event.
★ GET YOUR KIT READY ★
Get all the equipment info you need HERE
★ ANY QUESTIONS? ★
If you have any questions contact us HERE