Yoko Ono's 'generous' gift to Liverpool in 'extraordinary' move
The donation was described as an "extraordinary endorsement"
Yoko Ono has made a "generous" donation to ensure the continuation of a free concert series in Liverpool. Yoko made a donation via Spirit Foundation to the Tung Auditorium’s lunchtime concert series at the University of Liverpool's Yoko Ono Lennon Centre.
Spirit Foundations is the charitable foundation established by Yoko and John Lennon and the donation ensures the continuation of the popular free concert programme for the next three years. The series will now be known as the Yoko Ono Lennon Lunchtime Concert Series in honour of her contribution. A spokesperson from Spirit Foundations said: “It gives us great pleasure to know the popular lunchtime concert series will continue. Music has power — it can heal, connect, and uplift.
"By supporting this series, it is our hope that audiences from all backgrounds will continue to experience the joy, inspiration and sense of unity that live music brings. The fact that these concerts remain free and accessible makes this support especially meaningful."
Yoko is an honorary graduate and long-standing philanthropic supporter of the university. The newly renamed series will launch on September 24 with a performance by rising local artist Remée, presented in partnership with BlackFest.
Source: liverpoolecho.co.uk/Dan Haygarth
