Nottingham Hot Property, the charity music event, has once again struck a high note for a good cause, raising £30,000 for local children’s charity Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.
Now in its 21st year, the event saw nearly 1,000 tickets snapped up as professionals from across the built environment came together for an evening of live music and fundraising at the iconic Binks Yard venue.
With clear skies and summer heat adding to the atmosphere, performers from across the industry took to the stage, raising funds to support babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions – and the families who love them.
All money raised will help fund Rainbows’ life-changing therapies, including its unique music therapy programme, which helps children express themselves and experience moments of joy in a safe, therapeutic space.
Siobhan Goodacre, one of the Nottingham Hot Property trustees, said: “We’ve built something truly special over the past two decades: a community of performers, sponsors and supporters who come together, year after year, to make a real difference.
“Returning to Binks Yard for our second year at the venue felt like coming home, and the sunshine really set the stage for what turned out to be another truly exceptional outcome.
“It’s always inspiring to see the generosity and passion from everyone involved and this year was no exception. Everyone involved, from those working tirelessly behind the scenes, to those brave enough to step into the spotlight, to our generous sponsors and the amazing audience, has helped create something bigger than any one of us.”
Since launching in 2004, Nottingham Hot Property has raised more than £419,000 for local children’s causes, always with a blend of live music and a commitment to giving back. Year after year, the event transforms the city’s property and construction professionals into performers for one night only, showcasing hidden talents to packed audiences.
“Nottingham Hot Property has really grown into something like a family over time,” Siobhan added. “Each year, new faces join, familiar faces return, and together we prove what can happen when a community comes together with heart. Raising over £30,000 this year is a testament to that spirit, and it’s incredibly moving to see it getting stronger every time.”
Melanie Bodaly, partnerships development and events manager at Rainbows, said: “We were truly blown away by the enthusiasm and commitment shown by everyone involved in Hot Property.
“The £30,000 raised will go a long way: not only to sustain our music therapy work – which helps children discover confidence, connection and happiness through sound – but also to fund our wider services, including symptom management, palliative care and end-of-life support.
“It’s humbling to see an industry come together like this, and we’re deeply grateful for the difference this will make to so many families across the East Midlands.”
