The best of Bath’s young musical talent are to hold a charity concert to raise funds for Ukranian orphans who are HIV positive.
The Heart2Heart gig is the idea of 17 year old Ukranian Dariya Silko, a former City of Bath College degree student who now studies Business at the University of Bath.
Dariya was so upset and moved by the plight of the young children at the orphanage in Donetsk that she was determined to do something to help.
“When you visit the orphanage and see the children it’s heartbreaking,” she said.
“Many of the children are left at the orphanage by their parents who are HIV positive. It’s so sad that I felt I just had to do something to help.
“I’m hoping we can raise money so that the children at the orphanage can get the medication and support they so badly need.”
Dariya approached BA1 Records, City of Bath College’s own record label, to host the charity gig.
“When I was at City of Bath College I went to a lot of BA1 Records gigs and was always amazed by how talented the College’s musicians were,” she said. “Bands like Bite the Buffalo and solo artists like Luke Denning were just incredible.
“BA1 Records has a really good reputation locally and I know that the concert is going to be fantastic. There will also be musicians from the University of Bath supporting the event and we will be offering something to satisfy every musical taste. It promises to be a fantastic night – I can’t wait!”
Max Weedon, Head of BA1 Records, said: “BA1 Records is pleased to be working with Dariya to raise money for such a worthwhile cause.
“Our musicians are fully behind the project and we’re hopeful of attracting a big crowd to raise as much money as possible.”
Stos from Bite the Buffalo, one of the bands playing at the concert, said: “AIDS is close to our hearts as it’s a huge issue in Zambia and Botswana where we and Max are from and we will dedicate our performance to friends we have lost.”
Heart2Heart takes place on Friday March 2nd at The Tub, the University of Bath nightclub, from 8pm to 2am. Tickets cost £3 in advance (available from the College shop) or £4 on the door. You can also order tickets by emailing Dariya at [email protected].
Other acts appearing at the concert include Tallis Morris, The HST, Peyote, Grace, The Cerulean and Mark Ingram. DJs will be Bristol bass legends Gatekeeper, Arkist who are both receiving airplay on BBC Radio One.
