BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸

A city-wide busking initiative tackling homelessness in Waterford, supporting @TinteanW. #BuskAid2021 is the 22nd of December!

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

...delighted that it will continue to raise money for Tinteán Housing Association.

Our city of music is one of outstretched arms, warmth and love, and we are very proud of it.

Love and strength to you all,
@Tadhg_Williams, @elephantwhale and @DerekFlynn03

ENDS

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

...stay local, and the intimate relationship that we have developed with Tinteán over the years has let us see first hand how the money we have raised has been used to incredible effect. There are currently 10,568 people homeless in Ireland. Until there is a drastic change... 10/

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

... in our approach to housing, addiction, mental health, and the general welfare of our people, Ireland is not a safe country for those in vulnerable situations. As long as BuskAid exists, it will serve as a reminder to those in power that change is needed and we are... 11/

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

...idea and Tinteán were the ones that reached out to us. They gave us the encouragement to make it happen. We have been utterly inspired by the women that we have met whose lives Tinteán have changed. One of the most important things for us was always that the money would... 9/

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

Some news from us!

BuskAid has grown and developed over the past six years into a celebrated, Christmas tradition in Waterford. As three musicians, writers, artists, it brings us a great sense of pride to know that we have created and built something that will hold that... 1/

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

...If we were to thank every sponsor and every person who joined us throughout, we’d be here all day. And that is testament to the outpouring of support we received from the Waterford public for BuskAid.

Finally, we must give a word to @TinteanAHB. BuskAid started as an... 8/

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

...@WaterfordPocket have all been incredible supporters of BuskAid since 2016. We’ve had brilliant people on board with us as well, that all deserve our thanks - @alana_d_m_, Eddy Blake, Rebecca Capuccini, Paul Dower, @Michelle_Byrne_, @SteveStubbsman, Ailise O’Neill... 7/

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

... new hearts can bring BuskAid to new heights. We have poured ourselves into BuskAid for each of the past six Christmases and we must recognise those who have been by our side from the very start. @garterlane, Blackfriars Coffee, @BarryMc83962686, Jordan’s Bar,... 6/

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

...wholeheartedly in BuskAid’s mission and ethos, and we believe that under his stewardship, BuskAid can only continue to flourish.

There is an element of sadness for us in handing BuskAid over to someone else, but a feeling of excitement as well, knowing that new eyes and.. 5/

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

...musical talent in Waterford, and we can’t wait to see some of that talent busking on the streets of Waterford for BuskAid in the future. One of the key principles of BuskAid is that anyone who wants to be involved is included, encouraged and supported. Trevor believes... 4/

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

... It was of course important to us that BuskAid remained true to its core values under the stewardship of Winterval, so knowing that Trevor Darmody will be taking the lead is a massive comfort to us. Trevor has made it his life’s mission to help promote and nurture... 4/

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

...@Winterval_WAT. As Waterford’s annual Christmas festival, they will be able to smash through that glass ceiling and continue to foster the incredible sense of community among artists and musicians in Waterford, raising money for local homelessness charities at Christmas. 3/

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

...legacy . However we recognise that there is only so far we can bring it before we hit a glass ceiling. We believe that we have brought BuskAid as far as we can as a small, voluntary committee of three, and that is why we are handing the stewardship of BuskAid over to... 2/

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

THIS IS A MESSAGE FOR ALL 11AM BUSKERS AND VOLUNTEERS

Due to the weather being a but miserable we are POSTPONING for an hour. If you can make it to HQ for 12 noon, we'd really appreciate it.

Sure you couldn't put anyone out in that!

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

#BuskAid2021 Day 21

Waterford's very own Conor Clancy of @TOUCANBand returns to the @theatreroyalw stage this BuskAid Eve with a stunning version of Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire. Throw some money in the busker's case at https://t.co/ixHkLZljIP.

https://t.co/szlFAXcjMP

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

IT'S BUSKAID EVE!!!

DONATE HERE 👉 https://t.co/dv4YZnuc4y

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

#BuskAid2021 Day 20

This is something special! Na bpáistí ó Gaelscoil Phort Láirge put together a Meascán Nollaig for BuskAid! Loads of different Christmas songs as Gaeilge!!

Don't forget to donate at https://t.co/ixHkLZljIP 🎅

https://t.co/4m2i2xvH74

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

#BuskAid2021 Day 19

Waterford indie sweethearts @CromeYellowBand put together this piece of beautiful lunacy for us last year! A cover of Santa Baby and Lonely This Christmas - if you like it, drop some change in the hat, https://t.co/ixHkLZCUAn.

https://t.co/WBbnE8Aric

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

#BuskAid2021 Day 18

Last year, when we took BuskAid online, a few recognisable faces got in touch to wish us well. Have a look at this!

How much would you drop in a busker's case? Donate now at https://t.co/ixHkLZljIP

https://t.co/RSuIw0eg8u

[BuskAid Waterford 🎅🎸 @BuskAidLive]

#BuskAid2021 Day 17

A proper Christmas sing-song! Join @CliodhnaGahan, Cathy Forristal, @DerekFlynn03 and @Tadhg_Williams for a rendition of Fairytale of New York.

We still need volunteers for the 22nd so be sure to sign up at https://t.co/qH5c468nhz.

https://t.co/iQ9lyGiUBD