Strummin' Home
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Strummin' Home is an annual music event organized by Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Nsara (ŻĦN). It was originally created by the Diocesan Youth Commission (KDŻ) in 2002. The project was initially supported by the Programme Youth of the European Union.
The main aim of this event is to raise funds for a local charity. Throughout the years, the concert has helped charities such as Puttinu Cares, Richmond Foundation and Suret il-Bniedem Foundation whilst being a launching platform for Maltese musical talent.
Strummin’ Home fulfils the ideals of ŻĦN by promoting the potential of young people through working for a good cause.
Strummin’ 2012 is the 11th edition of the event. Rehearsals started with 50 guitarists on Monday 4 June 2012 The concert will get a new look this year, with new branding and logo to be revealed early in July. The committee has decided on a logo, and they’ll be working with the designer to draft out new t-shirts, posters and other merchandise. This edition is scheduled for Friday 14 September 2012.
The 9th edition of Strummin' Home took place on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 November 2010 at 8pm at the University of Malta's Sir Temi Zammit Hall in Tal-Qroqq. The show featured a large cast of young guitarists, musicians and singers strumming along chart-topping songs from the 1960s onwards. This edition was hosted by Moira Delia & Audrey Harrison with special appearances by Airport Impressions (Friday) and TwoTimeShooter (Saturday). Tickets were priced at €8.50 for adults, €6 for children, and €7 for groups of 10 or more. All the funds raised during the 2010 concert were donated to the Equal Partners Foundation.
Strummin' Home 6 - Keep on Strummin' was held on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th September 2007. Proceeds were in aid of Suret iil-Bniedem Foundation. An audition for choir members was be held by appointment on Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon at the ŻĦN headquarters, at 6 Triq Pietro Floriani, Floriana. Singers with a bass, tenor or soprano voice range were especially encouraged to apply. Guitarists were also invited to start attending weekly rehearsals ahead of the show but no auditions were held for the musicians because participants were only expected to have basic knowledge of chords and rhythm. Guitarists with advanced playing skills were given the opportunity to audition for lead guitar parts. Those chosen joined the Strummin' Home rock band to play solos during the concerts.
The 5th edition, Strummin' 5 for Life, was held in October 2006, and all the income went towards Suret il-Bniedem Foundation for the homeless.
The 2nd edition was organized by the Diocesan Youth Commission the Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq, on 25 October 2003 at 7.30 pm. This edition featured around 50 guitarists playing a selection of songs. Tickets were priced at Lm3 for adults and Lm2 for children under 12.
The 1st edition was a three-hour guitar concert by 200 guitarists at St Agatha's Auditorium in Rabat, on 23 November 2002. This event raised Lm500 for Suret il-Bniedem Foundation, which was planning to build a home for the homeless estimated to cost Lm35,000; Lm5,000 were to be provided through a government grant.
See also
External links
- Strummin' Home page on the ŻĦN website
- Strummin' Home group on Facebook
- Strummin' Artists - "the place where the Strummers meet"
- @Strummin_zhn on Twitter