A Manchester-based children’s charity is busy in the build-up to the G Festival which is being held in Worsley this May bank holiday.
The annual event is organised by Georgia’s Children of the World, a charity that funds children’s projects around the world and locally. It was set up by Steve Murray following the loss of his 19-year-old daughter Georgia who had a heart condition.
Music fans may remember Steve as the frontman of the 70s Manchester punk band – Fast Cars. His passion, combined with tremendous support from friends, family and local businesses, has made G-Festival a growing success story.
3000 people attended G-Festival last year and it raised more than £20,000; helping the charity support new projects and build Georgia’s first school – which will educate over 100 children in a remote region of Cambodia.
Other projects it has supported during the past 12 months include: winter food parcels for children in Romania, water wells for communities in Cambodia and a school uniform project that has provided free uniforms for children in Manchester and Salford. It is also supporting local children who have lost a parent in tragic circumstances.
The charity’s founder, Steve Murray said: “I am overwhelmed by the support G-Festival has built up over the past four years. What started as a relatively small-scale event for friends, family and the community has really taken off and now attracts thousands.
“It is fantastic to have some of the region’s new music acts performing at G-Festival and showcase local talent – while raising important funds in Georgia’s name, for children at home and around the world.”
G-Festival 15 will take place at Ellesmere Sports Club in Worsley on Sunday 3 May from 12 noon until late. There will be live entertainment throughout, plus fun for the children in the afternoon.
