Coming soon: Blue Sunday - The Online Concert for M.E.
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Coming soon… Isaac’s third Blue Sunday - The Online Concert for ME is happening this month. This year, he has chosen to raise funds for the research at the University of Edinburgh, led by Professor Chris Ponting. Writing for ‘Enlightened’, the University of Edinburgh Alumni magazine, Isaac says…
‘I was inspired by my older sister, who has very severe ME and is bedridden. She is funny, caring, clever, determined, hopeful and incredibly brave. Seeing what she lives with has made me determined to do what I can to raise awareness and support research into treatments and a cure. I was also motivated by Anna Redshaw, founder of Blue Sunday - The Tea Party for ME, whose work encouraged me to organise an event that could contribute to both awareness raising and fundraising.
The 2026 concert will feature a wide range of musicians and performers who have generously volunteered their time. I will also be performing in the concert again this year. The concert will include closed captions and avoid flashing lights to make it as accessible as possible.’
As times are especially difficult for so many, Isaac has decided to make the concert free to access with the opportunity to donate to ME research at the University of Edinburgh, for those who are able. Artists this year include Millie Ady, Mark Austin, Rachel Chiu, Tasia Daye, Wayne Dineley, Audrey Dupuis, Flora Fiora, Isaac Greer, Emma Harner, Lex Harvey, Erin Hephzibah, Amina Hussain, Lisanne Jacobs, Susan Lambert Smith, Richard Neuberg, Rachel Nicholas, Edward Rhodes, Mike Smith, Paul Thornton and Pete Whitfield. (I’ve had a sneak preview and the performances are all fabulous!)
