A charity is calling on local residents to help ensure Exeter is part of a national music festival this summer.
'Our Big Gig' is England's largest interactive music celebration, showcasing local talent and providing opportunities for people to make their own songs free-of-charge.
But while almost £500 has been pledged towards the comment event at Belmont Park on July 12, it will not go ahead unless more money is raised by next week.
A campaign has been launched by Magic Carpet, the city's arts for health charity, to raise the necessary funds for the event to take place.
Hannah Mumby, Magic Carpet's opportunities worker, said: "Our fun day will be a great time for people to come together and celebrate creativity, get involved and learn more about music. We need your help to fund workshops led by talented musicians and artists, and all it takes is your donations."
People are being asked to give the money through Spacehive – the world's first 'crowdfunding' platform for civic projects.
The charity says the event will help supports its work with local vulnerable people, including those with mental health issues and learning disabilities.
Hannah added: "We know through our work over the last 30 years that taking part in art and music activities can bring a massive boost of confidence, offer a chance to meet new people and have fun, and can be a way of exploring talents and skills you never knew about before. We want to share this creative spirit with everyone through our arts and music fun day, and at the same time raise money to help us continue our valuable work with local vulnerable people, in a time when funding is scarce."
The day will include a variety of music and drawing workshops, an art exhibition, and a performance from a community choir.
Organisers hope more than 200,000 people will attend various events across England and Wales between July 11-13.
Katharine Lane, director of Superact, said: "Just as football will unite thousands of people this summer at the World Cup, so too will music and we hope Our Big Gig will again offer a unique way for communities to come together."
Established in 1981, Magic Carpet seeks to enrich and enhance the lives of hundreds of local people every year, many of whom would otherwise feel isolated from society.
To donate money to the Exeter event, visit this page: https://spacehive.com/magiccarpetfunday
