Music at the Manor Charity Concert to Feature Elton John Tribute Act and Original Painting Raffle

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The Music at the Manor charity concert, organized by the Abel Foundation, is set to take place on July 12 at the Manor in Winchester Road, Andover. The event will feature a standout tribute act, Totally Elton, who has been recognized as the UK's top Elton John tribute at the National Tribute Awards three times. The act has performed at esteemed venues such as Wembley Stadium and has been booked by Elton's own mother, Sheila Farebrother, for her birthday. The concert will also feature other tribute acts, including Take @ That, dedicated to the music of Take That. The event will include a raffle for an original painting by street artist Huefolk of Elton John's 'Rocket Man' image, worth £1,395. The charity concert aims to raise awareness and funds for the Abel Foundation, which supports people with mitochondrial disease and has been involved in projects such as the Abel's House project.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Music at the Manor charity concert will feature a tribute act, Totally Elton, who has been recognized as the UK's top Elton John tribute three times.
  • The act has performed at Wembley Stadium and on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5.
  • The group was booked by Elton's mother, Sheila Farebrother, for her birthday and has been described as "sensational" by her.
  • Other tribute acts, including Take @ That, will also perform at the event.
  • The raffle features an original painting by street artist Huefolk of Elton John's 'Rocket Man' image, worth £1,395.
  • The painting is being raffled off by Gallery21 in Salisbury and street artist HueFolk.
  • Each ticket holder will receive a free raffle ticket, which will be drawn live during the event.
  • The event will provide food and drink services.
  • The Abel Foundation supports people with mitochondrial disease and has been involved in projects such as the Abel's House project.
  • Tickets are priced at £30 and can be purchased at theabelfoundation.org.uk.
  • The event will take place from 4pm to 11.30pm on July 12.

Statistics:

  • The raffle painting is worth £1,395.
  • The Abel Foundation was founded in 2014 by Chris and Donna Chapman.
  • Tickets are selling fast, with demand soaring before the event.
  • The charity helps raise awareness of mitochondrial disease and provides support for those affected by it, as well as funding research into the condition.

Sources:

  • Music at the Manor press release, 2025
  • The Abel Foundation website, theabelfoundation.org.uk
  • Local newspaper article, "Abel's Music at the Manor 2025 date released"
  • Local newspaper article, "The Abel Foundation receives generous donation from local Masons"