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Preview: Oxjam Acoustic @ The Central Bar

By Glen Keogh on June 8, 2012 in Music, NARC.

Since the first Oxjam event in 2006 over 3,000 gigs have taken place nationwide, raising more than £1.5 million for Oxfam. The North East has had its fair share of barnstorming live performances in aid of the charity in recent years but unfortunately you’ll have to wait until October for the Oxjam Newcastle Takeover festival.

In the meantime, a series of monthly acoustic nights known as Oxjam Acoustic Central will commence from Wednesday 13th June at The Central Bar in Gateshead.

As with all the best things in life, it’s initially free but some money will have to change hands afterwards. It’s up to the audience to decide whether they think the bands are worth £1, £2 or £3 and of course, the cash raised will go to Oxfam.

Local artists James Allan & Co, Matt Stalker & Fables and Ben Watson are confirmed to play the first gig which organiser Jon Barker says is “all about showcasing some of the best local artists and at the same time raising money and awareness for Oxjam. Everyone who comes along will not only have a good time, they’ll also be helping to change lives around the world.”

James Allen & Co, Matt Stalker & Fables and Ben Watson play The Central Bar, Gateshead on Wednesday 13th June.

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9 Responses

  1. Keep Your Eyes Open says:
    June 8, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Preview: Oxjam Acoustic at The Central Bar with James Allan & Co, @mattandfables, and Ben Watson @OxjamNE | http://t.co/BB27wOMT

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  2. Keep Your Eyes Open says:
    June 8, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Preview: Oxjam Acoustic at The Central Bar with James Allan & Co, @mattandfables, and Ben Watson @OxjamNE | http://t.co/BB27wOMT

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  3. Keep Your Eyes Open says:
    June 8, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Preview: Oxjam Acoustic at The Central Bar with James Allan & Co, @mattandfables, and Ben Watson @OxjamNE | http://t.co/BB27wOMT

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  4. Glen Keogh says:
    June 8, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Preview: Oxjam Acoustic at The Central Bar with James Allan & Co, @mattandfables, and Ben Watson @OxjamNE | http://t.co/BB27wOMT

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  5. Jon Barker says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:04 am

    RT @kyeotv: Preview: Oxjam Acoustic @ The Central Bar http://t.co/ldq4VXHp

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  6. Lizzie_Gems says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:41 am

    Here's us on @kyeotv: Preview: Oxjam Acoustic @ The Central Bar http://t.co/f55jmQfx

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  7. Oxjam Newcastle says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:43 am

    Here's us on @kyeotv: Preview: Oxjam Acoustic @ The Central Bar http://t.co/9R8fTEaI

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  8. Oxjam Acoustic Central 13th June posters and press « Oxjam Newcastle 2012 says:
    June 10, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    [...] month we’ve been featured in Narc Magazine and KYEO.tv, and listed on Sky Tyne and Wear. And have you seen our gorgeous posters [...]

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  9. John Hunter says:
    June 12, 2012 at 9:17 am

    @OtakuNate here ya go “@kyeotv: Oxjam Acoustic – The Central Bar with James Allan & Co, @mattandfables, and Ben Watson http://t.co/J3UqdHWr”

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