Gallery: DEBUT Play It Forward Gala, 29th November
On Saturday 29th November we held our first official charity event, our “Play It Forward” Gala at Shoreditch Treehouse.
Our first charity fundraising event wouldn't have been possible without our wonderful support team of trustees and volunteers!
Huge shout out to the wonderful musicians who gave their time to join us for the special occasion.
DEBUT’s resident pianist Sam Peña
Flautist Pedro Lopez
Mezzo soprano Meriel Cunningham
Tenor Alex Aldren
and guest pianist Rieko Makita
These stunning photos are by Marc Gascoigne
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