A WOKINGHAM band’s Christmas fundraiser concert promises to be a night of singing, dancing and celebration.
Pink Fish will perform their upbeat set of popular hit songs and music.
“It’s going to be a really fun event,” says Simon, the band’s front man and singer.
“We all love Christmas, and this is a great chance to party.”
Proceeds from the concert will support Alzheimer’s Society.
“A number of us have family members affected by the condition,” he says,
“So we’re pleased to be able to do something positive for the charity.
“There should be something in our set for everyone.
“Youngsters can enjoy more recent songs, middle-agers can sing along to our 80’s music, and seniors will recognise hits from the 60’s.”
“There won’t be a song you don’t know,” choruses the rest of the band.
By the laughter and joking between band members, it’s clear that they are all great friends.
They’ve been together for a long time, ever since three of them first met up in 1994 to play 60s rock and roll.
“Our repertoire started to expand, and we were performing more gigs,” explains bass player Robin.
“Eventually we thought we really ought to get a catchy name.
“So we all racked our brains, but nothing came to mind until at last I sat down with my then 10 year old daughter – she’s 23 now.
“And I asked her, ‘what is the stupidest name you can think of?’ “
The rest, as they say, is history.
Pink Fish now enjoys an enthusiastic local following, regularly entertaining at weddings, parties and festivals.
Their final gig of the year will be at Wokingham’s Broad Street Tavern on New Year’s Eve.
“It’s been a busy twelve months,” says Robin.
“It’s great that things are building up again since the end of covid restrictions.”
The group spends a lot of time making sure their music is not only fun, but that it’s performed to a high standard.
“We do all have other jobs, but we have such a lot of fun rehearsing together,” says Simon.
“It’s a nice release from the stress of work.”
Robin agrees: “We spend much of our time giggling during rehearsals, and in hysterics.
“We’ve sold 60 tickets for our Christmas fundraiser gig, but if we can reach 100 it will make for a fabulous party atmosphere.
“We’ll have you up and dancing,” Simon says.
“Come along and party with us.”
As if to prove a point, the entire band erupts into laughter.
Robin on bass, drummer Phil, David on keys, Steve on guitar, and singer Simon will perform as Pink Fish, at Emmbrook Sports and Social Club.
The event takes place on Saturday, December 17.
Doors, and the bar, will be open from 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £10, with the proceeds going to Alzheimer’s Society.
For information and tickets visit: www.eventbrite.com, search for the group’s Facebook page, or visit their website: www.partywithpinkfish.com
