Dorothy Pax, a city centre pub, has set up a GoFundMe page in the hopes of keeping their ‘community-spirited’ music festival running for free this summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The three day festival is set to start on 21 July and will be held at Heeley People’s Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Richard Henderson, 50, the managing Director of Dorothy Pax Ltd, said: \u201cI think it’s great for people’s wellbeing to get together, attend a free event, and enjoy some great free music.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So far, the appeal has raised almost \u00a32,000 towards the \u00a310,000 goal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Henderson said: \u201cThe people who have donated are absolutely amazing. They have not only given a gift to us, but to the people and community of Sheffield. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt makes us feel acknowledged and recognised for the good work all the artists and crew at the Dorothy Pax do.\u201d <\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The total cost to run the event will be around \u00a385,000, with the \u00a310,000 going towards the sound production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There will be many local food and drink vendors at the event and about 20 performers across the weekend, with the first line-up set to be announced on 7 March. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Last year, the event attracted about 9,000 people, but this time Mr Henderson is expecting around 15,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dorothy Pax offer over 120 bar shifts to people who want to get experience, as well as hiring a local stage, and employing three sound engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mr Henderson said: “It really is a community endeavour.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n To those who wish to support the cause without sending money, Dorothy Pax is eager for volunteer litter pickers and stewards to take part on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact the organisers on DorothyPax@gmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To donate to Pax in the Park, visit their Gofundme <\/a>page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n