A Shropshire musician is set to perform at every one of a forthcoming three-day music festival’s 40 venues to raise money for a local arts-based charity.
Gemima Gallier (pictured) will attempt the feat from 2 to 4 May at Loopfest in Shrewsbury for Arty Party, which supports and empowers learning-disabled adults to explore, express and celebrate their creativity. She will be one of nearly 300 acts performing over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Gemima has been a musician from an early age and first graced the stage at 16 when she volunteered to sing an impromptu version of Led Zeppelin’s Rock and Roll with a local pub rock band. Wowed by the performance the band immediately asked her to join! Twenty years later she makes her living from the profession as the singer, co-songwriter and guitarist with band Boom Boom Womb, in cover band Good To Go, jazz trio the Pancake Band, in duos and as a solo performer. Gemima also works freelance for local organisations such as Arty Party teaching music and movement, and The Hive running music-based initiatives for young people.
A Loopfest support team accompanying Gemima will film her performances at each location in Shrewsbury town centre, broadcasting them as they happen over social media. Gemima said: “I’ve never carried out a challenge like this before, but I think it’s going to be a fun addition to the magic of Loopfest and to raise money for Arty Party, a charity very close to heart. I’m really looking forward to it!”
