Play it forward
25 nov - 25 dec
We’re raising funds for 25 more children on free school meals in Manchester to join us in 2025 - and we’ve got 25 days to do it.
Taking place from 25 November - 25 December, Play It Forward aims to raise a minimum of £13,000 to fund a year of free one-to-one instrumental lessons for children on free school meals in Manchester.
If we reach £21,500, we can also fund all their instruments, repairs, books/exams, as well as all other cultural and musical activity they enjoy through Olympias, including choirs, special events and termly concerts.​
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You can donate, share our messages, get your business involved, or if you’re a musician get involved with our social busking online.​
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Please donate or get involved today to ensure that the gift and joy that music brings really is accessible for all children in Manchester!​
Are you a musician or performer?
Join our social buskers and make some noise online for #OlympiasPlayItForward.
Do you play an instrument or perform? Do you think all children in Manchester should have the opportunity to learn and own an instrument, regardless of their background?
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The idea is simple. Share a short performance online with a link to donate, then you can nominate another musician to do the same.
Are you a business or venue?
Here’s how you can help!
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Make a company donation to Play It Forward
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Host a fundraiser in your business or office, such as a cake sale, sponsored event, or gig
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Can you include a percentage donation from sales from a particular item?
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Ask your customers to add a donation to their purchase
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Raise awareness by spreading the word on socials or displaying posters