I would like to set up a new guitar festival in or near Helston, Cornwall, featuring international concert artists alongside local musicians. There will be free lessons for everyone and free access to everything for children.

Music is an integral part of civilisation, and it has been shown to have a variety of beneficial effects on people. The provision of music can often have long-lasting positive effects on communities, bringing people together for a mixture of enjoyment and education.

Music is responsible for amazing things! For example:

- Lowering anxiety and blood pressure
- Enhancing and arousing emotions
- Cultivating the development of children's brains
- Lowering crime levels
- Making the world a better place

We need MORE music!

Any money that is raised will be used directly for funding the festival. The performers are playing for expenses only to help us set up this inaugural festival, and £1000 has allowed us to access other funding streams and ensure at least four days of music that Cornwall will never forget! Our next target is £1,250...

The festival will comprise at least:

- 12 concerts by performers from the UK and Europe
- 8 hours of free tuition
- 4 talks by renowned musicians
- opportunities for students to play in front of live audiences.

...and much much more!

Please give generously - and help us make this festival happen!!!

PS Anyone who donates £20 or more to the cause will receive a pair of VIP tickets to the concert of their choice, and there will be a separate, special private concert for donors as well... just email us at kernowconcerts@gmail.com to be put on the list!

The minimum donation is only TWO £GBP!