# Oxfam to hold 2,500 concerts in 'Oxjam' in October

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/07/16/oxfam-hold-2500-concerts-039oxjam039-october/
- Published: 2006-07-16T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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Oxfam is encouraging supporters to host fundraising concerts during October in a
nationwide programme called ‘Oxjam’ that it believes will be the “biggest ever music
festival”.
So far over 650 events have been arranged, and performers including the
Kaiser Chiefs, Franz Ferdinand and GoldFrapp have confirmed they will be lending
support.

Ricky Wilson, lead singer of the Kaiser Chiefs, said: “Oxjam is a new festival that
will keep up the momentum of Live8. Whether it’s shaking a tambourine for hours,
dancing til the break of dawn or forming a band on the spot. Big or small, it doesn’t
matter. Please sign up and make a noise.”

The Oxjam microsite contains detailed advice to the public on how to put on a music
event, both in the form of a downloadable tool-kit and a FAQ (frequently asked questions)
section.

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