Stronger Together Concert raises thousands of pounds in Harrogate for men’s mental health charity
People were queuing to get into Harrogate’s Blues Bar for an annual event which raises thousands of pounds for a terrific charity dedicated to men’s mental health.
Last Thursday saw Harrogate’s grassroots music community come together for this year’s Stronger Together Concert at the famous, full to overflowing music venue in a giant musical jam to to raise funds for Andy’s Man Club.
Andy's Man Club is a UK charitable organisation that coordinates weekly peer-to-peer support groups for men in the UK.
It aims to end the stigma around men’s mental health and improve their mental health through weekly sessions of non-judgmental, self-help, peer-to-peer interaction groups.
Organiser George Farrar introduced a packed line-up on the Blues Bar’s tiny stage, including Status Faux, The MG Band, Crosscut Saw, Song Collectives, Drop Leg Steppers, Jaw, Harrison Rimmer, White Lupara, Freddie Cleary, Craig Sharp Weir and LTAHB.
Also making an appearance at the venue on Montpellier Hill was singer Gareth Taylor, George Farrar’s colleague in the successful Queen Extravaganza, the only official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May.
Farrar started playing live professionally at the age of 13, playing venues across the country and attaining first-hand experience of the industry.
He underwent his first tour at the age of 16 with Jersey Boys show The Ragdolls while studying A Levels at Harrogate Grammar School and later went to the Royal Northern College Of Music in Manchester.
He now spends much of the year touring with Queen Extravaganza across Europe.