Beat The Streets – the music festival staged by DHP Family in support of Framework, the charity working to end homelessness across the East Midlands – has seen the fundraising total break through the £500,000 milestone.
The grand total of £554,155 raised since the festival began in 2018 was revealed at a special celebratory presentation on the steps of Rock City. DHP Family MD George Akins was presented a commemorative gold disc by the charity in thanks for the live music company’s continued support.
The annual music festival sees a host of artists from across the region playing the multiple stages with all proceeds from ticket sales, bar and merchandise contributing to the funds raised. Over the years, DHP staff have gone the extra mile running the Robin Hood marathon for the charity too.
The contribution from this year’s festival is going to support Framework’s vital Street Outreach teams who go out 365 days a year to provide lifesaving support to rough sleepers.
Framework chief executive Andrew Redfern said: “Beat The Streets is an award-winning event that has quickly become a much-loved musical institution. Everyone at Framework is immensely grateful for the generous support of George Akins and his ever-enthusiastic colleagues at DHP Family.
“A measure of their achievement is the fundraising total since Beat The Streets began in 2018. It is now well past the £500,000 mark. This is by some distance the greatest corporate fundraising support that Framework has ever received, and the impact on our service users is enormous.
“The funds raised have complemented the investment by Nottingham City Council, central Government, Homes England and others to tackle the growing challenge of rough sleeping. Regrettably we continue to see this rising across the country – with all the negative consequences it has for individuals and the community. Here in Nottingham we are working with DHP Family and other partners to mitigate these impacts.
“The contributions made possible through Beat The Streets have been many and varied. They include paying for specialist members of our street outreach team; keeping emergency accommodation open throughout the year and providing crucial funds to complete the construction of Akins House – which is now home for eight former rough sleepers. None of this would have been possible without this wonderful annual event.
“So we say a huge ‘Thank You’ to everyone involved – organisers, musicians, stage crew and volunteers of all sorts – for your commitment since 2018 and once again this year. A big shout out too for the enthusiastic audiences who keep coming back, year after year. Beat The Streets is a highlight and landmark of the year. Long may it continue.”
DHP Family MD George Akins said: “Hitting this milestone is a huge testament to the work we put into Beat The Streets every year and the great turnout we always see from the music community in Nottingham. Everyone at DHP is really proud of this achievement but we’re already thinking about next year and raising these vital funds once again.”
Beat The Streets 2025 saw 65 artists play across nine stages at Rock City, Rescue Rooms, Stealth, Bodega and Rough Trade. Bored Marsh, Pet Needs, JayaHadaDream, Do Nothing, Evil Scarecrow and Riding The Low were just a few that performed on the day.
