The whole Oxjam team would like to say a massive thankyou to everyone who helped make the Takeover possible and helped us raise the £2800 which will go directly to Oxfam to help fight poverty all over the world.
Thanks to all the performers, venues, volunteers and everyone who bought a ticket or donated time and money. The money you all helped to raise is enough to pay for the labour and materials to refurbish two classrooms like the N.V. Massaquoi Schoolin West Point, one of the Liberian capital’s poorest and most overcrowded districts.
The aim of this Oxfam project was to make education available to more young people. So, local builders and craftspeople were employed to help renovate schools – such as N.V. Massaquoi – which had suffered from looting during Liberia’s 14-year civil war and as a result of subsequent neglect. Work has provided the school with improved classrooms, a kitchen, library and recreational facilities, and a flow of much-needed cash into the local economy.
Just by taking part in this fantastic music event you’ve helped projects just like this one which is why they call it Local Music Global Impact!
Jam pack your weekend with even more local music and head to Didcot this Friday for Oxjam Rocks.
Happening the night before the main Oxford Takeover, Didcot rocks is another Oxjam event organised by another local volunteer. Four bands for just five pounds, from thoughtful indie rock to punk rock, the event takes place at the Marlborough Club, Didcot.
Performers include: Black Hats, Half Naked, Very Nice Harry ( who’ll also be at the Takeover on Saturday) and Deer Chicago
That’s right we can announce official times for Saturday’s event.
For those of you who have bought tickets in advance you must collect your wristband from the stand at the o3 gallery between 12-5:30pm or at Modern Art Oxford from 6pm onwards. You will be able to buy tickets on the doors of all venues for £8 on the day but all pre-sale ticket holders must got to the box offices at the O3 or Modern art at the times above to collect their tickets. You will not be granted entry to any venue without a wristband.
The Scholars will be headlining The Cellar at our Takeover on the 22nd we caught up with them at Truck store to hear more about their experience of Oxjam and hear a taster of what’s in store on Saturday night.
lunchtime meeting at oxfam house today to start planning team recruitment - I hope pancakes are involved!
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RT @Balakov: Your recommended daily calorie intake is between 2000-2500 kcal. You need to eat at least 17 pancakes today JUST TO SURVIVE ...
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