Lancaster pub to host online music festival fundraiser this weekend

More than 20 musicians will perform online sets on Saturday and Sunday, January 23 and 24, to raise money for the John O' Gaunt pub in Market Street.
By Nick Lakin
Published 22nd Jan 2021, 11:18 BST
Updated 22nd Jan 2021, 15:26 BST

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Gritty Britain performing at the John O' Gaunt.Gritty Britain performing at the John O' Gaunt.
Gritty Britain performing at the John O' Gaunt.

Music will kick off at 12pm on both days, with performances throughout the day by musicians from Lancaster and further afield.

The event has been organised by Lancaster musician Sam Frank, and will be live streamed on Facebook.

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Sam said: "The Gaunt is more than just a pub to the music community here.

"It supports the scene as a priority and I feel that if there's anything at all that we can do to lighten the struggle at these times, as well as ensure that it's there for us again when this is all over, then we owe it to the place and to Claire to do so.

"We also all can't wait to be back in the Gaunt having a beer and making some noise and this is as close as we can get for now!"

Claire Tomlinson, landlady at the John O' Gaunt, said: "There's been a huge delay in any government funding so far.

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"Sam Frank has organised this online live music streaming event to raise much needed funds to cover bills/utilities etc to keep us going.

Sam Frank performing at the John O' Gaunt. Photo by Chris Baines.Sam Frank performing at the John O' Gaunt. Photo by Chris Baines.
Sam Frank performing at the John O' Gaunt. Photo by Chris Baines.

"He's been an amazing support and friend throughout all this.

"The response from musicians from all over to offer help has been phenomenal, and I'm speechless!!

"Sarah Holt has provided all artwork free of charge too for the event.

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"It's genuinely heartwarming to be part of the Gaunt family. We all support each other."

The full line up can be found HERE.Donations can be made HERE and HERE.The John O' Gaunt has been the home of live music in Lancaster for decades.

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