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The First Night Riders Charity Motorbike Ride is Revving up for 2013
27th Feb 2013
A team of intrepid international motorbike riders and vintage
car drivers hailing from all sectors of the backstage theatre industry will set
off from London's iconic Roundhouse this summer to raise money for The
Theatrical Guild (TTG).
The First Night Riders -
organised by entertainment equipment engineering experts David and Brenda
Edelstein from Triple E - will this year be sponsored to tour Oxfordshire,
Cambridgeshire and the Midlands on motorcycles and in vintage vehicles from 21
to 24 June enabling the First Night Riders to spread The Theatrical Guild word
to theatre staff across Great Britain. Their mission includes raising
much-needed funds for TTG - the only charity
dedicated to looking after the interests of backstage and Front of House
personnel.
"The First Night Riders' aim
is to provide a fun way to get onto the open road for a good cause," says
Brenda Edelstein. ""Today, TTG's work is more vital than ever. It is
important for the First Night Riders to raise the profile of this unique
charity and support the help and advice it gives to men and women who work behind
the scenes in the entertainment industry. Crucially, First Night Riders needs
help from the industry to ensure TTG continues its remarkable work - and we
need riders to join the group and get sponsored to support such a worthy
cause!"
Sponsors of the event include theatre
consultants Charcoalblue, technology expo PLASA, the Association of British
Theatre Technicians and Triple E Ltd.
Details of this year's route and
entertainment pit stops will be revealed over the coming weeks. For more
information, to sponsor, or to register to take part in this exciting event,
visit www.firstnightride.com
Last year's ride raised over £13,000 for TTG - and this year, organisers are hoping for even more!
Press Contact:
Sarah Rushton Read
Website: www.thefifthestate.co.uk
About First Night Riders
The First Night Riders is a charity
motorcycle ride organised by people who work in theatre and associated
industries to raise money for The Theatrical Guild. Organised by David and
Brenda Edelstein, riders will undertake a round Britain tour of new,
interesting and historically significant theatres starting and finishing in
London. All money raised will go to The Theatrical Guild. For more information
visit www.firstnightride.com
