Optimistic Sound

A community campaign to bring the anti-poverty Sistema project to Dundee. Inspired by the late songwriter Michael Marra.

[Clare Brennan @ClareDundee]

Until the live gigs can get started again, I'm looking forward to a night of music this Thursday 8th April from @ExhibitionDJCAD
Funds raised are going to @OptiSoundDundee to support @sistemascotland's Big Noise Douglas, which is ace! <3

[Big Noise @bignoisescot]

💚 *Charity Silent Art Auction* 💚

An amazing fundraiser by @OptiSoundDundee, raising funds to support #BigNoiseDouglas in Dundee.

Full details below 👇

[Optimistic Sound @OptiSoundDundee]

Fans of the late great Michael Marra have the chance to bid for this beautiful painting inspired by his lyrics whilst supporting the wonderful work of @Sistema Scotland! Check out the FB post for details:
https://t.co/3aRrWdLxzB

[Optimistic Sound @OptiSoundDundee]

One of the parents at Big Noise Douglas is doing the Kiltwalk on Sunday 18th August. She's seen the difference it is making and wants to raise funds to support it. Donate if you can please! https://t.co/XkDXk43mmx

[Optimistic Sound @OptiSoundDundee]

We would like you to tell you something v important! Did you know you can donate a small amount each month to help support Big Noise Dundee? Go to https://t.co/JxGUwLfLFt and just select Big Noise Douglas!

[Big Noise @bignoisescot]

We had a great time yesterday at #BigNoiseDouglas with @GedGrimes from the band Simple Minds!

@OptiSoundDundee @DundeeCouncil

Thanks to the @thecourieruk for the write up and video. Check it out now 👇
https://t.co/Hy9dOTu0az

[Peggy Marra @MarraPeggy]

@doublegonedod @OptiSoundDundee @JennyMarra Response has been so great that we will do another run of these and the previous Frida one. Just let us get these posted off first!!

[Optimistic Sound @OptiSoundDundee]

So! The 1st exciting thing... Can't help but burst in to song when we see these brilliant T's! Love them. 💚 Grab yours now before they're all gone! You'll look brilliant AND you'll be helping to support Big Noise Douglas Dundee! Thank you. https://t.co/tyaf318KFR

[Optimistic Sound @OptiSoundDundee]

We have something exciting to share with you all in the coming days! Keep your 👀 peeled 🙌🏼💚

[Optimistic Sound @OptiSoundDundee]

A BIG happy birthday to @sistemascotland Big Noise Douglas in #Dundee . Over 400 children take part in the sessions every week now- brilliant! They played and sang beautifully at the birthday celebration concert- well done! 💚

[Jane Richardson @JaneRich305]

A wonderful donation of violins inspired by the children of #BigNoiseDouglas! @sistemascotland @OptiSoundDundee.

[Councillors Fraser Macpherson & Michael Crichton @dundeewestend]

Superb winter concert at @CairdHallDundee.   Great performances by Big Noise Douglas, @NickyBenedetti and @DundeeSymphony  #ClassicalMusic 🎻🎵🎼🎶 

...  and raising funds for the fabulous Big Noise Douglas.  Thank you! @sistemascotland @OptiSoundDundee

[Philip Scott @philscott70]

Splendid concert at @CairdHallDundee tonight by the @DundeeSymphony, featuring the brilliant @NickyBenedetti as soloist. Good to see the youngsters from @sistemascotland's Big Noise Douglas project performing so well too. Thanks to @OptiSoundDundee for organising.

[Optimistic Sound @OptiSoundDundee]

@dozydor @CairdHallDundee @NickyBenedetti @DundeeSymphony @sistemascotland Brilliant! 💚

[Optimistic Sound @OptiSoundDundee]

Our wee hearts 💚are bursting with joy at the site of the Big Noise Douglas bairns playing at the @CairdHallDundee tonight, warming up for @NickyBenedetti and @DundeeSymphony Orchestra. WOW! @sistemascotland 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Kasia Thomson @kasiathomson]

If you don't know about them already, give @OptiSoundDundee a follow. They are a fantastic charity teaching music to children with the hope of also creating positive non- musical side effects and transforming communities along the way #bignoisedouglas #sistemascotland #Dundee

[Optimistic Sound @OptiSoundDundee]

WOW! Big thanks to Nicola Benedetti for an outstanding performance tonight and for being a brilliant big sister to Sistema Scotland. The lady herself with OS Chair @chrisvdk and volunteer Kasia Thomson 💚

[Big Noise @bignoisescot]

Benny Higgins has been named as our newly appointed Chairman!

On such a special day, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank every funder & supporter who’s helped us get to where we are today, including players of People’s @PostcodeLottery @scotgov and @OptiSoundDundee.

[Optimistic Sound @OptiSoundDundee]

Brilliant to see that the bairns of Big Noise Douglas @sistemascotland will be performing as part of @weareneon festival w/ @_Tinderbox on Thurs 8 Nov, 5.30pm at St Peters Church. It's free & no tickets required- go see! https://t.co/pCfP1qKugB

[Optimistic Sound @OptiSoundDundee]

Excited for this performance! 💚🙌🏼💚

[Clare Brennan @ClareDundee]

My face is sore from smiling after visiting Big Noise Douglas @sistemascotland today. The kids are performing as part of @weareneon festival w/ the amazing Tinderbox ensemble on Thurs 8 Nov, 5.30pm at St Peters Church (off Perth Rd). Come along- it's free! https://t.co/4dymjYl61Q

[Optimistic Sound @OptiSoundDundee]

Wow! So incredible to see children from Dundee and from all the Big Noise centres across Scotland come together to perform with Nicola Benedetti yesterday at the Caird Hall. 💚💚💚

[Big Noise @bignoisescot]

New friendships being created, skills being developed, and memories being made. That’s what our #SuperStringsSessions with @NickyBenedetti are all about! #CharityTuesday