Ollie 12-hour charity music marathon

RNCM Popular Music Ambassador, Ollie West will perform a 12-hour music marathon of music via Facebook live on Wednesday 1 July in aid of The Runnymede Trust.

Recent graduate Ollie, a singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger (pictured below with his band The Wildflowers), will be performing his original music and some well-known covers between 9am and 9pm with the help of a few surprise guests.

Ollie West and The Wildflowers

The Runnymede Trust is the UK’s leading independent race equality think tank, generating intelligence to challenge race inequality in Britain.

On supporting the charity, Ollie said: ‘Since the murder of George Floyd which has sparked off a growing global awareness of systemic racism over the last few weeks I have felt passionate about my responsibility to give support in whatever way I can. I have been so inspired by seeing many of my colleagues and friends engaging in the conversation about racism.’

To watch live and donate, visit Ollie’s Facebook Page.

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