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Homegrown musical heroes, it’s time to get the band back together for Focus Ireland.

Organise a gig in your local community on Friday 1st May and raise money through ticket sales, raffles, and collections on the night.

Host your own: your town, your fans, your venue, your rules. Together, we can end child homelessness in Ireland, for good. Will you play your part?

Sign Up to organise your own event
Volunteer at Make Some Noise for Focus Ireland in Cork

Event Details

Date: Friday 1 May

Time: You choose your own event timings.

Location: Totally up to you – your local pub, club, school, or community center. Just make sure you have permission and that your location is in line with our health and safety recommendations.

Support: Our dedicated fundraising team are available to support you and provide resources to organise your own event.

Guides: We've got a handy "Organise Your Own" event guide with checklists to help you plan your event. 

Good to know

  • You're the boss. When, where, and how you busk is entirely up to you.
  • Check the rules and make sure you have the right permissions to gig in your chosen spot. You’ll need a garda permit to collect money on the street (including outside your venue!)  
  • Fundraising 101 - Get creative with how you hit your target; why not sell tickets, have a raffle on the night, work with other performers in your community.
  • Fundraising Pack - Once you’ve registered, a member of the team will be in touch to support you and arrange your fundraising pack. 
  • Ready to fundraise? Download your custom poster (with a direct donation QR code), grab our social media graphics, and use our email templates to connect with your supporters from your online dashboard.

fundraise and make a bigger impact!

€100

Could cover 18 hours of one-on-one support with a dedicated Child Support Worker for a child experiencing homelessness.

€500

2 families can receive wrap-around supports such as advice and information, allocated case workers with the ultimate goal of secure long-term accommodation

€1,000

3 young people and adults can receive support through our Preparation for Education, Training & Employment Service (PETE)