Mike Joyce: CrowdFunder for Andy Rourke mural (September 15, 2024)

Special announcement- CrowdFunder to create a permanent mural dedicated to Andy Rourke. Delighted to finally share that after many months of planning, there is an official CrowdFunder running now, in partnership with the charity, Pancreatic Cancer Action. The mural will be brought to life by world-renowned street artist Akse, with a striking image credited to The Smiths' 1985 -1986 UK/USA tour photographer, Nalinee Darmrong, who has kindly given her blessing to the project.
Your donations will go directly towards the creation of this artwork. We are offering limited edition of 100 x A4 prints for people who pledge £50 and 30 x A3 prints for people who pledge £100. All prints would be signed by Akse P19 and Mike Joyce. All funds raised above our target amount will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/andy-rourke-mural

15.5k target.
Regards,
FWD.

 

[Geoffrey Ingram]

I'm not a fan of wall murals. I find them sinister. They evoke Northern Ireland at the height of The Troubles.

Get what you mean, but those murals were deliberately divisive and antagonistic.

 

[goinghome]

A reminder

https://www.thisisdig.com/the-smiths-bassist-andy-rourke-to-be-celebrated-with-manchester-mural/

 

[Famous when dead]

Admiral pub will be home to mural of The Smiths bass player

The original target on fundraising platform Crowdfunder of £15,500 to commission street artist Akse to paint the image of Rourke was hit quickly and a stretch target of £25,000 has been implemented with extra proceeds going to Pancreatic Cancer Action charity.
At the time of writing, donations had reached £22,319.

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Lisa Booth, licensee at The Wheatsheaf, said: “It’s an absolute honour the Wheatsheaf has been chosen as the location for this fabulous mural of music legend, Andy Rourke. Both Rob and I are huge fans of The Smiths so it’s incredible to be able to play a part in keeping his legacy alive while supporting such a worthy cause. We cannot wait to see the final result and show it off to customers and visitors for years to come.”
Admiral Taverns business development manager Jodie Leigh added: “I’m absolutely delighted the Wheatsheaf has been chosen as the home for, what will be, a wonderful mural in memory of an iconic artist that was instrumental in changing the face of the music industry.

https://archive.fo/j1Xzf

 

[goinghome]

Mike Joyce's son and daughter are running a marathon to help raise funds - https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...smiths-stars-children-run-manchester-30115794

 

[Geoffrey Ingram]

Mike Joyce's son and daughter are running a marathon to help raise funds - https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...smiths-stars-children-run-manchester-30115794

The Manchester Half Marathon

 

[Famous when dead]

 

[Surface]

My print arrived this morning, going to add it to my music room collection later today.