The iconic Oxjam Beeston music festival has raised a record-breaking £32,019 for Oxfam and local charities.
Marking its fourteenth year in style, the annual festival – which is organised entirely by the local community – saw 128 artists come together across 17 venues to take over the town for 12 hours of live music on Saturday, 5 October.
The incredible day of music helped to raise more money than ever, with 75 per cent of the funds raised donated to Oxfam, and the rest going to two local charities, Middle Street Resource Centre and Hope Nottingham.
The festival included artists performing a variety of rock, folk, jazz, punk, indie, blues and choral performances in pubs, bars, coffee shops and community venues across the town centre.
As well as local artists, the festival saw performances from artists who travelled from as far afield as Scotland. Some of the acts included Goose McCoy, The Lapsed, Jeanie Barton, Branflakes, The Outriders, Ramshackle Men, Paul Carbuncle, The Pictons, Harpa, The Phil Langran Band, Anteloup, Milky Joe and even a silent disco.
Heather Greenan, Oxjam Beeston Manager, said: “Beeston was absolutely buzzing on Oxjam Day! It was wonderful to see so many festival goers enjoying local music and everything that vibrant Beeston has to offer. Feedback from the event has been fantastic and we’re delighted with the record-breaking amount raised.
“Oxjam is dependent on volunteers and artists giving their time and talent for free, as well as venues and local partners who support the event. Thank you to everyone for sharing the Oxjam love once again!”
Katie Edmondson, Oxfam’s Community Engagement Manager, said: “It was incredible to join the wonderful community of Beeston as they put on our annual Oxjam music festival. Celebrating its fourteenth year, it was amazing to see the team come together once again to support Oxfam. We are blown away by the amount of money they have raised, which will help tackle poverty and inequality around the world.
“The Oxjam Beeston team put so much effort into making this event happen and it has become a real institution for the community. All the brilliant artists, volunteers and guests were not only inspiring but have helped made such a difference. We would like to say thank you so much to everyone involved.”