Great Music - Great Cause
What is BTGF?
Before They Get Famous (BTGF) is responsible for a series of annual online auctions, which showcase outstanding upcoming artists from the live music scene around the world, while raising money for Cancer Research UK.
Before They Get Famous 2007
Following the phenomenal success of the 2005 auctions, Before They Get Famous returned in 2007 with many exciting new artists involved, including the recently successful Newton Faulkner, the superb David Ford and must-see-live gems Ezio. The 2007 auctions ran from 5th August to 16th August 2007, raising over £2200 for Cancer Research UK!
We were proud to be supported by 19 artists who generously donated a wide range of unique items for the auctions. Many thanks go to the following:
- Alexis Strum
- Amy Smith
- Colours Run
- Dave Matthews
- David Ford
- Declan Bennett
- Emiliana Torrini
- Ezio
- Frank Turner
- Gary Dunne
- gUiLLeMoTs
- Jim Noir
- Keller
- Leya
- Liam Frost
- Michael Hargan
- Nell Bryden
- Newton Faulkner
- Nine Mile
- Paul Curreri
- Robert Post
- Story One
- Tegan & Sara
- The Hush Sound
- Touriste
Before They Get Famous 2005
2005 was a huge success with involved artists generously donating a range of items, most often accompanied by beautifully handwritten lyrics. BTGF 2005 raised an impressive £1252.36 in total, all of which went to Cancer Research UK to help improve lives and combat cancer.
Before They Get Famous would like to thank the following artists for the support in 2005:
- Tom McRae
- Missy Higgins
- Polly Paulusma
- Nizlopi
- Matt York
- Stephen Kellogg
- Melissa Larkin
- Five Times August
- Ryan Montbleau
- Justin Rutledge
- Glen Phillips
- Heath Brandon
- Beccy Owen