By Matt Weingarden
The AFM Local 566 (Windsor Federation of Musicians) are hosting a youth charity fundraiser on Sunday August 14 at the Water’s Edge Event Centre on Riverside Drive in Windsor beginning at 3 p.m.
“What started out years ago as a memorial concert for our late friend, Mitch Lewis has now become something that we can build on to help the next generation of musicians in our community,” said Rob Balint a director on the AFM board
Tickets are $25 each, or a table of 8 is $160 All ticket sales go directly to the youth music fund to help support our local music programs in Windsor and Essex County and our next generation of musicians.
The organization is seeking sponsors at various levels to advertise at event.
“Local 566 and IATSE Local 580 were hit hard during the pandemic with most of us unable to work for the better part of two years,” continued Balint. “Now that we are moving back in the right direction, we wanted to kick start our youth program involvement, so we are reaching out for your support. Our community has been resilient, and we hope to reflect that pride in this event for years to come.”
Feature bands include The 519 Band, British Beat 66 and The Soul Shakers.
Complimentary pizza for everyone will be served, with cash bar.
“Covid stopped this event for 2 years and through this time we also lost other well- loved local musicians,” added Balint.
“We feel that this event should honour them too, and be a part of a shared legacy we wish to foster. Paying it forward the way our friends did will honour us as well.”
Interested in attending or sponsoring this event? Tickets available at LaSalle Music (1775 Sprucewood Dr.), Velvet Financing (4049 Tecumseh Rd. E.) or the AFM office at 519-258-2288.
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