‘Gaia’s smile is our symbol of hope’
The Drum & Bass Warriors to host a day and night long celebration of Gaia’s life at Bournemouth’s prestigious venue The Old Fire Station on 19 May 2018. All proceeds to go to charities chosen by her family and tickets are still available. Please help us get the word out!
The festival aims to bring the local community together in loving memory of Gaia. The fundraiser will be a two-part event: a family-oriented fun-filled day from 12-5pm, followed by an evening of music and celebration. All proceeds will be equally donated to four charities: Rape Crisis Dorset, Missing People, The Epilepsy Society and Sisters Uncut.
Clara Pope-Sutherland, Gaia’s sister, said: “Gaia would love this event: colour, music, fire, people coming together and dancing in aid of fantastic charities close to her hearts and ours. Our deepest thanks to the Drum & Bass Warriors for building a beautiful day for her.”
Marienna Pope-Weidemann, Gaia’s cousin, said: “Thanks to everyone who’s helped organise this fundraiser and spread the word. It feels like the beginning of something. It’s incredible to me how even now, amidst all the grief and loss, beautiful things keep springing up. People who were strangers to us before are sharing their stories, still showing such love and support, doing good in her name. I see Gaia in everyone one of them.”
The daytime will feature attractions such as dancers, face painting, various stalls, hairdressers offering haircuts for whatever you are happy to donate, an auction of Drum & Bass memorabilia and much more.
Following this will be an evening of Drum & Bass featuring a huge line-up of DJs and MCs including heavyweights such as Annix, Mollie Collins, Natty Dub Recordings: T>I, Saxxon, Cabin Fever , Jaxx ft Regina & Mikey Blitz, Hannibal, Whitey, Judda, De-tox, Vital, Skydro, Fluid and Hustle. All performers have kindly offered their services free of charge in memory of a beautiful soul. Advance tickets for the evening event (18+, valid photo ID required) are available online via Eventbrite.
Event organiser Heidi Romero said: “We have a huge, amazing and close Drum and Bass scene. What better way to show Gaia’s Family how much we care: than to come together as a community, to raise not just money but, also awareness. I really hope this event will help them through this terrible tragedy and unite people through their love and compassion. Gaia’s smile is our symbol of hope”.
The Drum & Bass Warriors are a cross-section of the community, united by their love for music, who are working closely with Gaia’s family to put together a worthy celebration of her life and to raise money and awareness for four deserving causes.
You can find the event on facebook and follow the family’s campaign on facebook & twitter.
Tickets are available Evenbrite
