# Mencap launches new music event

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/04/14/mencap-launches-new-music-event/
- Published: 2008-04-14T09:00:53+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Learning disability charity, Mencap, is to launch a classical music event, adding
to its portfolio of events under the ‘Mencap Music’ brand.**

After the success of Little Noise Sessions, Mencap’s annual acoustic indie music
events curated by Mencap ambassador Jo Whiley, the charity plans to reach new audiences
by producing a variety of annual music events.

The Lost Proms, due to take place on 3 and 4 June 2008, will feature rarely performed
lost and rediscovered classical music alongside more well known compositions. Highlights
will include the first-ever London performance of Gershwin’s original orchestration
of his Rhapsody No 2. The two concerts will be held at [Cadogan Hall](http://www.cadoganhall.com)
and will feature the New London Orchestra and special guest soloists Catherine Bott
and Jack Gibbons.

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Money raised from Mencap Music events goes to the Mencap Arts Awards scheme, which
enables children with a learning disability to take part in local arts projects,
helping them to grow in confidence and self-esteem.

Vanessa Longley, head of fundraising at Mencap, said: “We created the Mencap Music
brand in 2006 with the intention of gradually building up Mencaps portfolio of music
events. Our goal is to have a collection of unique music events that appeal to different
audiences, so we can maximise fundraising potential.”

Tickets for the Lost Proms are priced at £20, £40 and £50.

www.mencapmusic.org.uk

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