Mountain busk raises £1,000 for charity


Oxjam Brecon staged a charity busk on the top of Pen-Y-Fan on with an estimated 50 volunteers and buskers broadcasting their support for Oxfam GB.
Pen Y Fan (2,907 ft) is the highest point in the Brecon Beacons.
Now known locally as the "Mountain Busk", this Oxjam Brecon "fundraiser with a difference" raised nearly £1000 in sponsorship and donations.
Stewart Webb, Takeover Manager, said: "The Mountain Busk seems to have captured the imagination this year. It's a great way of getting everyone together through music in support of Oxfam GB and identifying our 15th October "Takeover" event with its setting within The Brecon Beacons National Park."
More than 50 top bands and music acts across all genres will be appearing in six venues in Brecon on Saturday 15th October.
The festival kicks off at 1.30 pm.
Entry to all events is by a single £7 wristband ticket available from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office (01874 611622) or online via : http://www.wegottickets.com/event/125712
To volunteer to help with Oxjam Brecon Takeover Day on October 15th - please visit www.oxjambrecon.com

Oxjam Brecon Buskers broadcast their message from the top of Pen-Y-Fan.
Links -
www.oxjambrecon.com
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/oxjam
http://www.breconbeaconstourism.co.uk/

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