Yeah Baby 2009 – Raising money for the John Radcliffe Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House.
What happened at Yeah Baby 2009
Yeah Baby – a free live music event that took place in Abingdon Market Place on Saturday 4th July between 12 noon and 5pm to raise money and awareness for the John Radcliffe Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House – was the brain child of James Phillpott and band mates from ‘The Benbows’. Inspiration for the event came from their good friend and ex-band mate Andy Boon, who stayed in RMH-Oxford with his wife and daughter when their son, Archie, was very ill.
The Event was very well attended with no less than 250 in the square at any time rising to approximately 350. People travelled from the West of England, the far East of England and even from New Zealand!
The Bands (WHO's NEXT, Flexamuscle & The Benbows) kept the crowd entertained throughout the day. Filling in the Gaps was the compere DJ Marky Mark and the Abingdon Morris men shook their jingly jangly legs.
While the music drew crowds, Absolute Catering enticed more people with the delicious aroma of barbeque. Children could make badges or have their face painted and there was even Indian eyebrow threading available. The Playbus was a big hit with the kids toogiving a safe play environment for free.
The Night continued at the Brewery Tap , with more music from Mew Wooster & Boon, Alphabet Backwards and Danny & the Champions of the World.
None of this would have been possible without the support from many local businesses , the members of the bands, their friends and families who all came together to support and build this event. Feedback from local businesses was that this is what Abingdon needs - well organised entertaiment in the Market Square bringing the centre of Abingdon back to life.
At the last count the total raised for RMH & Oxford Children's Hospital came to £2450. We want to build on what we have created and make an even better day for next year.
View the Yeah Baby! 2009 photos here!
Click here for the Yeah Baby! raffle winners
To read further media interest on Yeah Baby 2009 click on the links below.
http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/Enjoyed/
caldecott.oxon.sch.uk/yeah-baby
What is Yeah Baby?
Yeah Baby is a free live music event that will take place in Abingdon Market Place on Saturday 4th July between 12 noon and 5pm to raise money and awareness for the John Radcliffe Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House. All ages are welcome to come along and enjoy the free entertainment!
Music at Yeah Baby
There will be 3 main acts including The Benbows, a local alt rock & pop covers act with a big local following. Sing along & dance like crazy.
– see www.thebenbows.co.uk for more details
Britain's Premier WHO tribute act WHO's NEXT
www.premierwhotribute.com
Watch the ultimate "Substitute" windmill and dive around for the ultimate quadraphonic Mod thrill. Banging out "My Generation" for all generations
Abingdon's Own FLEX THE MUSCLE
A local favourite band beefed up for your pleasure. Featuring the best of the blues but pumped with a brawny brass section giving you the Big Boys Blues band ON STEROIDS
Food & Drink at Yeah Baby
A BBQ and soft drinks will be on sale in the market place from Absolute Catering see www.absolutecateringltd.co.uk with all profits going directly to charity. Absolute Catering provide bespoke catering for many local and celebrity events, so treat your self!
Family Entertainment
Apart from great live music and food there will also a double-decker Playbus where children can play together do arts and crafts activities, make friends and have fun. Suitable for children of all ages.
http://www.oxonplaybus.org.uk/
After party event at the Brewery Tap, Abingdon.
Carry on into the night at the Brewery Tap pub with more live music and Yeah Baby frivolity. (Acts to be confirmed)
How can I support this event?
Please bring you family and friends along on the 4th July between 12 and 5pm enjoy the atmosphere and give generously.
If you are a business and you wish to sponsor the event
Please contact info@yeah-baby.co.uk
If you are a local business and do not wish to sponsor the event?
Shame on you! We will be bringing many people into the town centre and raising awareness for local charities and for Abingdon in general. So come on join the party – YEAH BABY!
