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The likes of Sleaford Mods and Fontaines D.C. have thrown their support behind a new auction to prevent Windmill Brixton from closing its doors for good.
The venue, which is considered an integral stepping stone for upcoming South London bands, was recently designated by the Music Venue Trust as one of 30 venues nationwide that are at risk of closure during the pandemic.
It missed out on a slice of the ÂŁ1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund assigned by the government as it is as a sole trader and not a limited company.
Now, Fontaines D.C. will auction off an A2 print from a new line of photos by guitarist Carlos O’Connell â which have all been signed by the band.
Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson, meanwhile, will auction off a signed work shirt from his last ânormalâ job before leaving to focus on the Nottingham band full-time in 2014.
The auction will launch here from 1pm today (December 1), with the full list of items on offer below:
- Carter USM – Fruitbatâs guitar played at the infamous âPhillip Schofield incidentâ 1991 Smash Hits Poll Winners Party awards show
- Sleaford Mods – Jason Williamsonâs signed work shirt from his last ânormalâ job in 2014
- Anna Calvi – x 2 A3 signed photographs of Anna
- Fontaines D.C. – A2 print from guitarist Carlosâ forthcoming new line of photos, signed by all the band
- Speedy Wunderground – Producer Dan Careyâs famous smoke machine used at SW Windmill gigs & in his Streatham studio during recording sessions + SW label test pressings by Black Country, New Road & Steve Mason/ Emiliana Torrini + Danâs last label promo of âbmbmbmâ by black midi + a promo of first SW release âI Go Outâ by Steve Mason/ ET
- black midi – one-off drumming lesson w/ Morgan Simpson to take place in person at the Windmill
- Fat White Family – a one off drawing by Saul + a pair of his (worn) socks; âBlogonese Live!â –Â a zoom chat version of Liasâ tumblr blog where you will discuss all things bolognese with him
- Meatraffle/ Scud FM – one off artworks by frontman Zsa Zsa Sapien: x1 âSpanish revolutionâ oil pastel on aluminium, x1 âDisco Helmetâ, x1 âValve Chainâ – fashion statements like no other/ unique art for your home
- Warmduscher – âBaby Blue Devilâ merch tees (currently sold out), pimped up by Clams Baker
- The Rebel aka Ben Wallers from Country Teasers – his STETSON HAT + the only remaining copy of his hand-drawn, handwritten comic âLICE AS PETSâ
- Goat Girl – Crow mask (as seen in Crow Cries video)
- Squid – Squid Superfan ‘Time Capsule’ Superpackage incl. signed ‘The Dial’ 12″ single + merch + more from the early days of the band
- Tiña – Josh Loftinâs iconic pink cowboy hat as worn by him EVERYWHERE for EVERYTHING! + Ollie’s pink guitar signed by the band
- PVA – Korg synth they wrote âDivine Interventionâ on, hand painted & decorated by the band
- Sorry – drummer Lincolnâs Roland keyboard
- deep tan – deep tan With Cans (socially distanced meet up with the band), photos of DT feet, x3 limited edition hand printed t-shirts
- Nuha Ruby Ra – x2 hand painted jackets
- Mellah – A signed copy of each of his two EPs âMiddle Englandâ and âLiminalityâ + will write & record a personalised song about whatever the winning bidder wants a song about
- Lou Smith – âWhitest Boy On The Beachâ photo print taken by Lou featuring Saul, Lias & Nathan (Fat White Family) signed by the band + Fat White Family âEarly Yearsâ photo book signed by the band (photos by Lou)
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