Through music we can
make a difference

Music is the ultimate unifier and runs deep in all cultures.
Through music we can create a sustainable fairer planet.
Enabling natural musical talent to grow and prosper.

“A trip to Mukuni Village in Zambia with Valerie Buchanan to look at projects run by The Butterfly Tree and experience Zambian culture inspired the mission. Whilst holding some music workshops in rural villages for children who lack even the essentials in life – food, water, health & education, we were humbled by the talent and enthusiasm of the children. Inspired to help more I donated my guitar to the school and started a small children’s music group and vowed to return.Brendan Mission

The mission: Raise funds to build a Music Centre at Mukuni

Calculators, Energy & The Bush Hall

Hello good people. The vision and fund raising for the music centre in Zambia is building momentum and since March 2011, Music Earth Rise has been hosting monthly events at The Betsey Trotwood in Farringdon which have helped raise a total £4,231.56 funds to date. It seems a long time ago since both Val and I [...]

The music we make here…

On the 5th April we gathered at The Betsey Trotwood for another MUSIC EARTH RISE event bringing 3 featured artists – Torn Sails, Karen Be and Bowey White. It turned out to be an extremely eventful evening. For me, the highlight was watching Karen Be light up the room with her jungle soul pop vibe delivered [...]