One of the UK’s best-loved bands Coldplay has donated a signed drum skin from its ‘Music of The Spheres World Tour’ to national homelessness charity, Brighton-based Justlife.
Used during a 2024 Lyon show at the Groupama Stadium, the drum skin is signed by Coldplay members Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion, with an additional doodle from drummer and percussionist Champion. The drum skin has been gifted to the charity to help raise funds as part of the annual Big Give Christmas Challenge, a fundraising effort in which, between 3rd-10th December, all donations are doubled by Big Give.
As per its website, Big Give is an organisation that unites “philanthropists, foundations and businesses, with the giving public and the charities who need them.” Justlife is a national charity dedicated to advocating for people who are hidden homeless and living in temporary accommodation.
The drum skin is currently listed on the auction website eBay, with a starting bid of £500 – the auction is scheduled to run until 6pm on 30/11/24. All proceeds for this rare piece of music memorabilia will be doubled by Big Give, ensuring Justlife can continue its mission to ensure that those in temporary accommodation across the nation have a short, safe and healthy stay.
The drum skin was gratefully received via Naomi Bedford, Justlife’s Activities Coordinator and lead singer of the much-loved UK Folk and Americana band Naomi Bedford and the Ramshackle Band. Having made connections across the UK music industry, Naomi has worked to innovate in fundraising.
Bedford shares: “We are so grateful to the band for donating a signed drum skin too support our fundraising efforts.
“This is an amazing opportunity for Coldplay fans to get a piece of memorabilia. All funds raised will help keep our services running during a time of unprecedented demand."
