The optimism of new year has now well and truly eroded, so now we are adjusting to a different way of life.
This includes those of us in the entertainment business across the board. For my own part I have obviously had to ditch The Random Sessions for the time being. I was about to start work on a documentary before everything went to the wall. I also had a short film in the works and both of these required other people and locations. The biggest kick in the teeth for me is that I was given the green light to film a documentary relating to Goose Fair, which is 99% likely to not happen.
Anyway, here is how you can help me during this period of weirdness:
Donate using the button at the top of the page or by hitting this link.
I find it hard to get people on board with the whole crowdfunding thing. My annual Twitter help during clock-change weekend did not meet its targets so I am already behind. Although my productivity has had the brakes applied, I am still attempting to keep providing content. There is a load of unedited footage from over the years that I am working through and uploading to YouTube, including old NottinghamLIVE radio performances, footage from my stages at Hockley Hustle, and other bits and pieces.
Had I had time to prepare I would have invested in some proper equipment. All I have is the camera that I use for The Random Sessions and my phone. If we ever get out of this I am going to build a broadcast studio in my cellar for live/pre-recorded visual and audio output because it is clear that this is the future. The way we work will change dramatically on the other side of this, if there is another side.
Dog Walk Comedy is a daily joke on my Instagram.
Isolated Juggling is a YouTube series in which I make use of lockdown by learning to juggle.
Coming soon, The Random Sessions Lockdown Top Twenty.
I am currently recording bedtime stories for my niece and nephew which are for their eyes only. However, if you have kids then I can make a tailored storytelling video for them. Just make a payment of £5 using the PayPal buttons, and add some details (what story do you want/kids names and ages so I can personalise them).
I will use the donations to create films, documentaries, comedy sketches and podcasts when I can. In return for your generosity I will make everything I create available free of charge online for everyone to enjoy, so please be a part of something amazing.
Aside from donations, (and if everyone reading this drops two pound, I would get just over a quid after PayPal cuts), there is something that you can do if you can't afford to donate; share the videos on your socials and spread the joy. The local press have embargoed me so I rely on word of mouth for publicity, I did reach out to them and try to get them to drop the media blackout but to no avail.
One final thing, please help me to remove the word 'unfollowed' from my social media by following me:
Subscribe to my YouTube.
Many thanks in advance.