Free Mind Fest is a day festival run by Amber Holloway taking place on Sunday 24^th March (yes folks, that is this weekend). The festival is showcasing 13 artists over 2 stages, one being unplugged. All profit will be split between two charities: ‘Mind’ and ‘Music Minds Matter’, the latter being run by Help Musicians UK. These charities have been chosen by the festival director due to the rising number of mental health issues within both the industry, and the everyday world. All artists performing have had first or second-hand experience with these issues.

‘Mind’ provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding and don’t plan on giving up until everyone experiencing mental health problems gets the support and respect they need.

‘Music Minds Matter’ is for anyone working in the music industry however it doesn’t have to be a crisis, or about music. Help Musicians UK have been supporting musicians for 97 years and therefore understand the complexity of working in music.

Headlining the main stage, we have the bouncing 2-piece indie band ‘The Tin Pigeons’ from the East Midlands. Their debut EP ‘Sparks’ was released in 2016 with their single being named as BBC Radio One’s ‘Introducing Track of the Week’. This led to huge support being gained from the likes of Greg James and Huw Stephens. Having taken a well-earned break and recording new material, ‘The Tin Pigeons’ are back and raring to go. Check out their latest single ‘You’re No Fun’ below:

Headlining the unplugged stage is pop/folk duo ‘All Faces’ who met whilst studying at BIMM London. Influenced by the likes of Bon Iver and The Lumineers, they formed in late 2017 where they managed to achieve their distinctive sound. Fresh off the back of a gig with Sofar Sounds, catch them on Sunday. Check out the acoustic version of their single ‘Welcome Home’ below:

As well as these two singles, Amber has taken the time to put together a Spotify playlist so that you can get a taster of the day. Isn’t she kind? Listen here:

Here at Burn The Pages, we’ve managed to secure half price tickets for all you lovely readers. Grab them from this link: https://www.musicglue.com/freemindfest/events/f048637ce378902d/f7fc4784-eddb-4610-ac51-7aa4cfc999fe

Find the festival at Omeara, a five minute walk from London Bridge station

There is a age restriction of 16+

Doors: 3pm Curfew: 10pm