Tribute and fundraiser for musician Ged Kelly

Monday 21 January 2019

Tickets go on sale today for a special concert next month to honour the memory of saxophonist and businessman Ged Kelly who took his own life last summer.

A host of local musicians will be performing at the event which will take place at Beau Sejour on 22 February. All the proceeds will go to Guernsey Mind.

Many of the musicians and technicians taking part will have had a personal and musical connection to Ged who played in many local bands since the early 80’s.

Topping the bill will be the debut performance of Harry Dean Jnr & The New Breed, formed by singer Chris Dean from the ashes of King Rat & the Soul Cats. Also featuring will be guitar legend Pete Frampton & Friends, jazz pianist Paul Tongs, The Silverados and the Hope Choir.

Opening the show will be The War Poets featuring Jim Delbridge, Nick Windsor and Dave Foote. The trio will be joined by former Van Morrison sax player Martin Winning and London Grammar producer Tim Bran playing some of the songs from Jim’s new album The Navigator.

The host for the evening will be comedian and musician Dennis Burns.

Pictured: Gig for Ged poster.

"Ged had such an impact on the local music scene as a musician, promoter and a personality that everyone we asked wanted to do something to celebrate his life and his friendship with us," says Jim Delbridge. 

"Guernsey Mind does such a great job in the islands and we all felt that it was fitting that this special event could raise money and make a contribution to the cause."

The organisers would like to thank Centre Stage, Hamilton Brooke, Printed, Red Carnation Group and the Guernsey Arts Commission whose generous sponsorship will help the concert to go ahead with all of the proceeds going to charity.

Tickets priced at £15 go on sale from today, and are available at guernseytickets.gg and at the Beau Sejour box office.

For more information contact Jim Delbridge on 07911 742609