Ready, Set, Sing & Strum! Focus Ireland and Today FM are calling on singers, musicians, performers, and buskers nationwide to join the fight against homelessness through The Big Busk for Focus Ireland, taking place on Friday, 10th March.
The Big Busk for Focus Ireland was launched today by Today FM presenters Pamela Joyce & Matt Cooper and well-known Dublin-based busker, Roe Byrne. The campaign aims to raise €250,000 for Focus Ireland, which supports families affected by homelessness.
A record of 11,632 people are currently experiencing homelessness in Ireland, including 1,594 families and 3,442 children. In comparison to 8,914 people at the same time last year, homelessness is rapidly increasing, making this year’s efforts more important than ever.
The Big Busk for Focus Ireland aims to confront the issue of homelessness and ignite discussion through performance art. On Friday, 10th March, Irish Rail and shopping centres across the country will play host to a packed performance schedule featuring local musicians and talent. Today FM will feature live performances throughout the day while taking time to explore all sides of the homelessness crisis through live interviews.
Raising funds is as easy as Do-Re-Mi! So, stretch those vocal cords and get involved in The Big Busk for Focus Ireland by joining your local Focus Ireland-organised Big Busk event, or by organising your own community event.
Focus Ireland will be holding events in:
- Dublin (Connolly & Heuston stations, Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre)
- Cork (Kent station)
- Kilkenny (MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre),
- Limerick (Crescent Shopping Centre)
- Sligo (Johnstown Court Shopping Centre)
You can show your support for The Big Busk by registering to take part, or by donating to Focus Ireland. For more information, please visit thebigbusk.focusireland.ie or call 01 8815900.
