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Live Performance Equipment lost to arson

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Over the weekend we were struck with one of the most severe tragedies to have befallen our little militia (short of losing one of our beloved members 10 years ago, RIP Zsara). At 2.45am Sunday morning, a wheelie bin outside our practice room was set alight by persons unknown. Sadly, the building caught and our entire performance gear was engulfed in flames. The devastation pictured represents 16 years of collective skimping and saving, bargaining and borrowing by all members of our extended folk family to acquire this equipment and we are truly gutted.
 
Luckily, due to us having played a show very recently, and our inseparable love for our tools of trade, our primary instruments, guitar, violin, banjo and bass have all survived, but the destuction/loss to our collective outfit has been immense and totals (from initial inventories): 2 PA systems with fold back speakers, an analogue Equalizer unit, a small mixer used for live setup in the violin, a bass amp and cab, 2 drumkits, a 6-string bass guitar, an Ibanez electric guitar, an epiphone Les Paul electric guitar, 3 live performance microphones, an entire rack of guitar effects pedals, a djembe, a cajon and untold leads and adaptors that make the equipment operational. Needless to say, it has been heart-wrenching  as we wrestle with the magnitude of this blow.

Due to popular consensus, we have decided to start a crowdfunding campaign to allow those who wish to do so to donate what they can or choose to in a formal and organised way. The outpouring of warmth and concern we have received these last couple days has been truly awesome to experience and we are beyond grateful for the offers of assistance we have received. Whether it be through lending us equipment for shows, even donating it entirely, wanting to contribute financially to a budget to rebuild, organising fundraiser events or simply wishing us good luck and encouragement to continue, it has all been so overwhelming and so very greatly appreciated. Of course it was not just equipment that went up in flames but the place where some of us lived.  Thankfully, no one was hurt in the event.

Thank you all so much for the love and support that so many of you have shown us. Ultimate respect goes out to all of you!

We plan to do a fundraising event soon to try and raise some money to continue the mission, but for now this is here for those very kind souls who wanted to help us.

Thanks again so much guys! You are all amazing! Much love! Stay safe! 

Fundraising team: Thousands Army Team Trauma (4)

Stuart Jones
Organizer
England
Stefan White
Team member
Kelly Mulhall
Team member
Kevin O'shea
Team member

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