Meet the Macclesfield woman who can't stop doing DJ gigs for charity
Meet the Macclesfield woman who can't stop doing DJ gigs for charity.
Drum and bass DJ Jacqueline Francesca AKA 'Reme-D' is continuing her charity club nights in 2024.
Previous years has seen her fundraise for Dog's Trust and to treat a dog with cancer.
But this year she will support two new charities.
Macclesfield Nub News met with Jacqueline to find out more.
"I've got two upcoming DJ nights for charity," she said.
"The first is called SURGE, and is an all-female line-up to aid the women and children' charity Refuge.
"I wish that I had known about this particular charity at a time I was going through a difficult time.
"It will be held this Saturday at NO. 8 DUKES in Duke's Court."
The domestic abuse charity fundraiser kicks off at 8pm this Saturday.
The event is free entry, donations for the charity are much welcomed and accepted on arrival.
It is the west Macclesfield DJ's first ever fundraiser for Refuge.
Following this, Jacqueline will be organising another fundraiser at the same venue.
SYNERGY PART II is the return of an event Jacqueline held last year, and will this summer raise money for Mental Health UK.
It is a day full of bands, acoustic acts, and DJs across multi-genres, supporting local talent and more.
SYNERGY PART II will take place on June 29 from 3pm until late, at NO. 8 DUKES.
Under 18s can attend before 9pm, after 9pm please be ready to show ID. And the local economy will be supported to.
"There will be stalls from local businesses," said Jacqueline.
"These include Scents and Sassology, to Neonino, The Clever Creations, The Pawprint Lap and Flawless by Jess.
"Last time around the event raised over £300 for Mental Health UK, but in my lifetime I have raised over £2500 for Mental Health UK [so far].
"I'm hoping to beat £300 this year.
"You can also donate online if you can't attend, and there will be buckets on the day.
"It is free entry again, donations welcome and accepted on arrival.
"I do this so anyone can attend, especially with the cost of living crisis. And so that no one has to feel left out, we're fully inclusive."
There are DJs coming all the way from Brighton to play the event, as well as local talent.
The all-ages event is also represented with the line-up, with a 17-year-old DJ and 12-year-old making the billing.
DJ Banny, a pre-teen DJ from Macclesfield, is the latter.
"DJ Danny is amazing," told Jacqueline.
"He had his first opportunity at Neoniño in Macclesfield to play in front of a crowd.
He then has gone on to play at Macclesfield Festival two years in a row."
Performers from Manchester and Lancashire are also attending SYNERGY PART II.
"Working with promoters and collaboration from all over the UK, that brings footfall into Macc which is better for our businesses and the local economy," revealed Jacqueline.
"Since I started fundraising, I have raised £3223.60 in total for all charity events combined.
"I really enjoy it, it brings people together. If you can turn a hobby into something which has a positive impact on society, than that is a bonus.
Jacky does five charity gigs per year, but these are set to be her biggest yet.
"I would like to say a massive thank you to all the DJs, Airbnb, all of Dukes Court, staff, and of course the punters."
You can find more about Jacqueline and the events on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.
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