Simple way that U2 can support Music Service fundraiser

The Friends of Wolverhampton Music Service will be holding a fundraiser which will see two massive rock bands go head-to-head next month.

U2 vs Simple Minds will pay homage to the massively popular Irish and Scottish bands in the guise of tribute acts u2+1 and Alive & Kicking UK.

The concert will take place at Wolverhampton Music School, Graiseley Hill, on Saturday 10 May, 2025, from 7.30pm and tickets, priced £20, are available now at www.eventbrite.com/e/1285794228149.

All proceeds will go to Wolverhampton Music Service, which provides high quality tuition and musical opportunities for children and young people from schools across the city.

Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: "We are incredibly thankful for everything the Friends do to support our Music Service, and this is just one of the many fundraising activities it holds throughout the year.

"U2 vs Simple Minds promises to be a great night and all proceeds will support vital new Music Service projects and equipment, so please grab your tickets before it's too late!"

Head of Wolverhampton Music Service, Ciaran O’Donnell, added: “We are grateful to the Friends of the Music Service for their support for our young musicians, and are looking forward to an evening of great live entertainment.”

Wolverhampton Music Service delivers around 500 hours of tuition to nearly 7,000 children in 82 schools each week. It also runs 15 free ensembles enjoyed by over 500 children and young people each week, including the chance to perform with its flagship groups, Wolverhampton Youth Orchestra and Wolverhampton Youth Wind Orchestra.

To find out more about Wolverhampton Music Service, please visit www.wolverhamptonmusicservice.org.uk.

To make a one-off donation to the Friends and help support the invaluable work of the Music Service, please visit https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/12517. £5 will support a child to attend a free ensemble group for a week, £50 will help them attend for a term, while £100 will buy music for one of the groups and £500 will cover the cost of hiring a concert venue.

People can also support the Friends in other ways, for instance serving refreshments or selling raffle tickets at concerts, which helps to ensure there is no ticket charge for any Music Service events. Find out more at www.wolverhamptonmusicservice.org.uk/friends.