Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party), on Thursday, 15 October 2020, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 9 members in total.
Brass for Africa
That this House congratulates Brass for Africa on its inspiring work to transform the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in Uganda, Rwanda and Liberia through brass music and life-skills education; applauds the work of the charity's Composer in Residence Alan Fernie in composing and recording a special lockdown piece called As One in support of the charity; notes the inspiring video brings together young musicians from Brass for Africa with Loanhead Brass Roots and Newtongrange Junior Band, all playing from their own homes; and welcomes the ongoing efforts of musicians to use their talents to lift spirits in these difficult times and recognises the huge educational, community and personal benefits of music.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 1018
- Session
- 2019-21
- Other sponsors
- Chris Law
- Jim Shannon
- Marion Fellows
- Patrick Grady
- Allan Dorans
- Subjects
- Africa Coronavirus Midlothian Brass bands
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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