Big Hug supports Naomi House and Jacksplace Charity Gigs Sessions 8pm every Monday to Friday

In these extremely testing times, I have been contemplating how Big Hug, my artist management company can help in some way, shape or form to support the mental health of my roster and the wider community at large, to that end, the idea of my artists using their time at home to get involved in projects to stimulate their daily routine & give back seems so natural.

Background Naomi House & Jacksplace are hospices for life limited and life threatened children, young adults and their families from across seven counties: Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire, West Sussex, Surrey and the Isle of Wight. Naomi House is a hospice for children aged from birth to 16 years old & Jacksplace is the only hospice in our region for young adults (aged 16 - 35)

This Monday 30th March, please tune in for the launching of an epic new music series, Naomi & Jack's Sessions! Every weekday evening at 8pm for the foreseeable future, a variety of artists from across the south will be hosting live charity gigs on their Facebook Live for Naomi House & Jacksplace, where people can donate as much or little as they can afford to this amazing charity.

As a charity, the Coronavirus has hit them hard, with respite services temporarily suspended and fundraising income coming almost to a complete stop. So what better way to uplift our communities, staff and families, whilst raising vital funds for their charity, than teaming up with the local music community?! https://www.naomihouse.org.uk/landing-1/naomi-jacks-sessions

Here is Week ones line-up?

Monday 30th March - Ollie Wade 8pm broadcasting on Fb www.facebook.com/OllieWadeMusic/

Ollie is no stranger to Naomi House & Jacksplace, as he wrote a single about his brother Ben who used to attend the hospices. Since then, he has performed at various charity gigs. Most recently supported Andy Burrows at our intimate Christmas gig. Ollie is a singer-songwriter from Winchester and brings an original and fresh new sound into the music industry. With honest and vulnerable lyrics, heartfelt performances and catchy melodies, his songs always leave the listener engaged, inspired and wanting more.

 8pm Tuesday 31st March - Michael Baker 8pm broadcasting on Fb & Instagram

www.facebook.com/michaelbakermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/michaelbakermusic/

Michael is a talented singer-songwriter who pours his heart and soul into his music, He will be performing tracks from his current album ‘Salt’ & previous album 'Dust & Bone'

“Michael Baker’s music has a raw honesty that captivates you” Mahogany

"Michael’s music is sparse, skeletal yet often deeply moving” Clash Magazine

Wednesday April 1st - Matisse Moretti of FLOWVERS 8pm on Fb & Instagram

www.facebook.com/FLOWVERSOFFICIAL https://www.instagram.com/flowversband/

FLOWVERS formed in 2016 with four teenage mates from Portsmouth, taking inspiration from the sound of the late 80's & 90’s through to now, They have just released their debut Throwaway Generation EP with support from R1, BBC Introducing, Radio X, Spotify, Apple Beats, BT TV and VEVO. Matisse Moretti, the lead singer will be playing a solo acoustic set of FLOWVERS songs, some of his own material and covers

Thursday April 2nd - Harvey Jay Dodgson 8pm broadcasting on Fb & Instagram

www.facebook.com/harveyjaydodgson/   https://www.instagram.com/harveyjaydodgson/

Harvey is an 18-year-old singersongwriter from Portsmouth whose influences range from Miles Kane to Jamie T to Gus Dapperton. In the early stages of his career, his debut release ‘Indigo’ was featured by BBC Introducing. Be prepared to be wowed by his stunning song writing and stage presence melodies, his songs always leave the listener engaged, inspired and wanting more.

Friday April 3rd - Emilia Tarrant 8pm broadcasting on Fb & Instagram

www.facebook.com/EmiliaTarrantOfficial/   www.instagram.com/emilia.tarrant.official/

Emilia is a piano playing, singer-songwriter from Winchester who had her debut single ‘If You Want Love’ featured on Love Island – reaching the UK Shazam charts at Number 16 and achieving over 500k streams. Emilia has worked with some industry greats and is garnering a slew of industry interest. Emilia will be performing brand new music for you