JAMES MORRISON WEB » charity http://jamesmorrisonweb.com The JM fansite Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:10:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 WANTED: CORNWALL ARTIST TO OPEN FOR JAMES http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2010/05/11/wanted-cornwall-artist-to-open-for-james/ http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2010/05/11/wanted-cornwall-artist-to-open-for-james/#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 08:15:39 +0000 jamesmorrisonweb http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/?p=7172 From the official sites:

On July 19th, James will play a special one-off gig at The Truro Hall in Cornwall. The show is in aid of Tanya’s Courage Trust, a charity helping young people with cancer, which James supports.

James is looking for a Cornwall based artist or band to be his support act for this show! This is a unique and hugely exciting opportunity for a local artist/band to shine.

If you are based in Cornwall and would like to support James at Truro Hall, send the following to info@connectedlimited.com

1 MP3 track or a link to a website/MySpace.
Name, Address, Contact Number, Age and 1 Photo.

The closing date for entries is 1st July, when James will choose the winning local act to support him.

James said of the competition, “When I was starting out, I wanted nothing more than to play live, but there weren’t enough places and I had to move away from Cornwall to get my music heard.

With this gig I hope to give some local musicians a focal point and a chance to get up, impress everyone, and move forward with their music careers.

The stage at the Hall For Cornwall is a brilliant place to perform, so come on, send me your music and let’s go ! It’ll be an amazing night and I hope we can put on a great show, as well as raising money and awareness for the Tanya’s Courage Trust, an organisation who work so hard on behalf of young people with very serious illnesses”.

Update: From the official sites:

James has chosen a winner to support him at his Hall For Cornwall, Truro gig in aid of Tanya’s Courage Trust on 19th July.

The winner is 19 year old Jack Wallen from Higher Brea, Cornwall.

James said “There were so many great entries for the competition, and it was difficult for me to choose one, but in the end I chose Jack Wallen because he had the best lyrical flow and a style of his own. I think he sounds great and I’m looking forward to seeing him play”.

]]> http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2010/05/11/wanted-cornwall-artist-to-open-for-james/feed/ No Responses NEW TOUR DATE: HALL FOR CORNWALL http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2010/04/16/new-tour-date-hall-for-cornwall/ http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2010/04/16/new-tour-date-hall-for-cornwall/#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:43:35 +0000 jamesmorrisonweb http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/?p=7064 James will be returning to the Hall for Cornwall on July 19 to stage a special concert. He will be doing this concert in aid of the Tanya’s Courage Trust and donating his fee to the charity. It’s not the first time James has worked with the charity which supports local youngsters with cancer. In early 2007 he made a dream come true for Cornish fan Natalie Edwards when he met her backstage and made her a coffee.

Nikki Empel-Newman, Trust Manager of the Tanya’s Courage Trust, said: “We are so grateful to James for him choosing to support our charity, it really is such an amazing thing for us, and we are very excited.”

Tickets are now on sale.

Update: James says: “I’m really excited about the Truro Hall for Cornwall gig, as I haven’t played a gig at home in ages. It will be really nice to see some friendly faces. Also I am proud to be able to do a charity gig in Cornwall. This gig is to raise money for the Tanya’s Courage Trust which helps young people with cancer. I had a close friend who died young from cancer which makes this charity so important to me. So please if you haven’t already, put your hand in your pocket and buy a ticket. Look forward to seeing you all soon. xxxx”

]]> http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2010/04/16/new-tour-date-hall-for-cornwall/feed/ No Responses HAITI RELIEF SINGLE http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2010/01/23/haiti-relief-single/ http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2010/01/23/haiti-relief-single/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:38:37 +0000 jamesmorrisonweb http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/?p=6920 Simon Cowell is producing a record to raise funds for the earthquake recovery effort in Haiti. The single, a cover of R.E.M.’s ‘Everybody Hurts’, is a request from UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. According to various sites, the many participating artists will include Rod Stewart, Michael Bublé, Take That, Leona Lewis and James. Simon Cowell, has vowed to get the single out as soon as possible.

Update: According to James’ blog (see above), the single will be out on February 7 with proceeds going to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and The Sun’s Helping Haiti Fund. BBC asked Mika, James and Rod Stewart about being part of the charity single, and you can watch that video here. James’ part starts at 0m38s. BBC also reported that the single is being recorded at Trevor Horn’s Sarm Studios this week, where each artist is coming in solo to sing a section of R.E.M.’s ‘Everybody Hurts’. James had the added bonus of knowing the producer Steve Robson, and was ecstatic with his pre-selected lines. “He (Steve) said that I’d have the middle eight and I was like, ‘Wicked!’ That’s one of the best bits in the song.” The video to accompany the song is being made simultaneously with the recording, so you can expect to see a lot of artists at the mic wearing headphones as they sing along.

Update 2: The song will be available for download on February 7 and on cd single the following day.

Update 3: The single will be played by various UK radio stations on February 2 from 8 AM. This is the line-up of the 21 participating artists, singing in the following order: Leona Lewis, Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Cheryl Cole, Mika, Michael Bublé, Joe McElderry, Miley Cyrus, James Blunt, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Jon Bon Jovi, James Morrison, Alexandra Burke, Susan Boyle, Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams.

Update 4: Here is the video!


(credt: bourbonof80)

]]> http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2010/01/23/haiti-relief-single/feed/ No Responses JAMES ON HEART 106 http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/12/02/james-on-heart-106/ http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/12/02/james-on-heart-106/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:38:43 +0000 jamesmorrisonweb http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/?p=6204 Sam and Amy from Heart 106 visited James backstage at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, where they talked about previous Nottingham shows, the arena shows, small and big crowds, and Dangerous Dave’s Christmas song and then the broadcast of the interview had to stop…So there will be more later this week. But for now, click here to listen to the first part.

Come back later this week (they say Friday) to listen to the rest of the interview!

Here’s another interview by the way, but from a while back when Sam and Amy visited James backstage at the Royal Concert Hall gig in April.

Update: Well, here you go! The reason Heart 106 couldn’t let you hear more of their chat with James was revealed today. James was asked whether he’d consider to cover it (not as a request, but more in the sense of how much he liked the song, and then James said he wouldn’t mind putting his vocals on it, and then it turned into something real. So, Dangerous Dave’s Christmas song ‘Come Round For Christmas’ will feature James! Listen the announcement yourself, here. And tune in to Heart 106 on December 7 to hear it! The song will also be available on iTunes then. Proceedings go to When You Wish Upon A Star.

Update: Listen to a snippet of the song! Just click here.

(Thanks tania adro!)

Update: Click here to watch the video. James is in it! Well, sort of…

]]> http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/12/02/james-on-heart-106/feed/ No Responses SIGNED PLECTRUM FOR MUSIC BEATS MINES http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/11/26/signed-plectrum-for-music-beats-mines/ http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/11/26/signed-plectrum-for-music-beats-mines/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:10:37 +0000 jamesmorrisonweb http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/?p=6167 MAG are giving you the chance to bid on some signed merchandise and music memorabilia as part of the Music Beats Mines festival. Music Beats Mines is a campaign from MAG (Mines Advisory Group) to raise vital funds for its humanitarian work clearing landmines and other remnants of conflict for the benefit of communities worldwide. Their online auction will be on Ebay and runs between November 26 (starting at 6 PM) and December 6. James donated a signed plectrum. Click here to go to the auction.

]]> http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/11/26/signed-plectrum-for-music-beats-mines/feed/ No Responses JAMES TO PERFORM FOR CASH FOR KIDS http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/11/19/james-to-perform-for-cash-for-kids/ http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/11/19/james-to-perform-for-cash-for-kids/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:10:48 +0000 jamesmorrisonweb http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/?p=6108 James will be one of the artists performing at the annual Radio Clyde Cash For Kids Fundraising Lunch at the Glasgow Hilton. Cash For Kids support children living in difficult circumstances and facing financial, emotional and physical challenges. The charity lunch will take place on December 4 and 11. Attendees will have a lovely afternoon with a 3 course lunch, and an exclusive limited edition souvenir for each, signed by some of the artists. There’s only one table left for each date and they’re still up for auction. Click here to bid.

You can catch the highlights from the lunch on December 4 on West FM between 6 and 7 PM.

Update: James opened the lunch with ‘Nothing Ever Hurt like You’ followed by ‘Wonderful World’.

]]> http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/11/19/james-to-perform-for-cash-for-kids/feed/ No Responses SIGNED PUDSEY BEAR FOR CHILDREN IN NEED http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/11/13/signed-pudsey-bear-for-children-in-need/ http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/11/13/signed-pudsey-bear-for-children-in-need/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:52:59 +0000 jamesmorrisonweb http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/?p=6040 No performance from James this year for BBC’s Children In Need, but he did sign a Pudsey Bear. Pudsey Bear is the official mascot of Children in Need, a charity with the mission to positively change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. Pudsey is loved by many across the UK and has been around since 1985. You can bid on this Pudsey Bear, signed by James, on Ebay, here. Happy bidding!

]]> http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/11/13/signed-pudsey-bear-for-children-in-need/feed/ No Responses JAMES TO PLAY CAPITOL ROCKS! 2009 http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/10/23/james-to-play-capitol-rocks-2009/ http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/10/23/james-to-play-capitol-rocks-2009/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:06:42 +0000 jamesmorrisonweb http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/?p=5929 This Christmas, or actually December 14 to be exact, Capital FM will be presenting an evening of incredible food and unmissable entertainment in aid of their charity Help a London Child. This charity helps provides opportunities for children across the capital affected by abuse, poverty, homelessness, disability and illness. Attended by Capital FM DJs, celebrities and London’s glitterati you will be welcomed into the beautiful surroundings of Old Billingsgate to enjoy a dazzling champagne reception and sumptuous supper before enjoying performances from James among other artists. Click here for info about tickets and more.

]]> http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/10/23/james-to-play-capitol-rocks-2009/feed/ No Responses JAMES GIVES SONG TO CHARITY http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/10/12/james-gives-song-to-charity/ http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/10/12/james-gives-song-to-charity/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:17:20 +0000 jamesmorrisonweb http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/?p=5840 Click here to read the article on the web, or continue reading below.

AWARD-winning singer-songwriter James Morrison is backing a £300,000 fund-raising drive to send a four-year-old cancer sufferer to America for cutting-edge treatment. The pop star, who was discovered in Derby, has agreed for his music to be used free of charge on a video being made about Lewis Mighty.

The youngster has neuroblastoma – a rare form of childhood cancer – and been given just a 20% chance of surviving the next two years. His mum and dad Jaime and Perry, of Mackworth, are now trying to raise £300,000 to send him to New York for immunotherapy treatment. The team behind the appeal have decided to use a song from James’ latest album, called ‘Once When I Was Little’, on a video being made to raise awareness of Lewis’s story.

James said he was only too happy to help out. He said: “I’m really happy to support and help publicise the Lewis Mighty Fund in this way. Lewis’s story is one of immense bravery and determination and really struck a chord with me, not only because of my links to the Derby area but because I now have a child of my own.”

Fund spokesman Stuart Holness said the backing of the Brit Award-winning singer was a huge boost to the appeal. He said: “It is fantastic to get the support of someone as well known as James Morrison. He has been very generous in allowing us to use his music without charge and the song we have chosen for the video is very poignant.”

Multi-million record-selling singer James first became known in Derby when he played at open mic nights in the city. He was discovered at Ryan’s Bar in St Peter’s Street, Derby, in 2004 and has since become a global star, performing duets with singers such as Nelly Furtado. James now joins other celebrities, including champion boxer Amir Khan and Rams skipper Robbie Savage, in backing the Lewis Mighty appeal.

Mum Jaime said: “James Morrison is a fantastic singer and we love his music, so we were so pleased to hear he has allowed us to use this song. He is such a big star and to have the backing of someone like him is a huge boost.”

Donations to the fund can be made through http://www.lewismightyfund.org.uk/ and also at any branch of NatWest using account number 25335901 and sort code 60-12-01. Donations can be also be sent to the Lewis Mighty Fund, c/o Oodles, 42 St Mary’s Gate, Derby, DE1 3JZ. If you are hosting a fund-raising event let Catherine Oakes at the Derby Telegraph know by calling 01332 291111 ext 6501, or e-mail her at coakes@derbytelegraph.co.uk

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]]> http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/10/12/james-gives-song-to-charity/feed/ No Responses PLECTRUM FOR BEN SHERMAN VIP AUCTION http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/10/08/plectrum-for-ben-sherman-vip-auction/ http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/2009/10/08/plectrum-for-ben-sherman-vip-auction/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:51:18 +0000 jamesmorrisonweb http://jamesmorrisonweb.com/?p=5798 James has donated a signed plectrum which he used at this year’s V Festival to the Ben Sherman VIP (Very Important Plectrums) auction in aid of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy. The donation together with James’ hand written message will be presented in a frame to create a very special piece of memorabilia for the winning bidder.


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