Bekah Bossard shares Powerful New Song "Venus"
Bekah Bossard
IT’LL BE HARD TO FIND A SEARCHING SONG AS PERSONAL AS
“Venus” (here)
For Fans of; The Smiths, Patti Smith, PJ Harvey, Wolf Alice, Black Honey
Bekah Bossard (she/they) shares “Venus,” a song that couldn’t get more personal to her, where she asks all the questions she wishes she could have asked her mother, who unfortunately lives with MS (multiple sclerosis). Bekah will be hosting an awareness night called “Venus” for the MS Society - the UK's largest charity for people affected by MS – on July 1st at The Old Library in New Cross where she’s invited several important guests.
Listen to it now here; https://bekahbossard.lnk.to/venus
Speaking about the song, Bekah said “I grew up hearing wild stories about her life in London in her 20s, falling in love with my dad and moving to LA with him, and their years traveling the world with the charities they worked for. As she deteriorated and became almost non-verbal, I relied on those stories to feel closer to her. The song came out of longing to be able to have those conversations with her. i hope anyone who hears this can sense how dynamic and loving she is. and that through this release, awareness is raised for the MS Society who offer support to those with MS & are researching an ultimate cure.”
Ed Tait, Executive Director of Engagement and Income Generation at the MS Society, says: “We’re so grateful to Bekah for using her talent to share such personal experiences and raise much-needed awareness about MS. Over 130,000 people live with MS in the UK. It’s relentless, painful and unpredictable, and can also have a huge impact on family and loved ones.
“Our vision is a world where no one has to worry about their MS getting worse. And money raised from events, like Bekah’s, help to bring us one step closer to achieving this.
Bekah’s “Venus” event on July 1st will bring together an amazing line-up of talent who have all volunteered to come together to perform alongside artists and makers volunteering to sell their work on the night for a donation to the cause as well. Performing live alongside Bekah include poets Savannah Brown and Ella Monnerat plus fellow musicians Kitty Fitz and Amelia Lawn. Market stalls come from Doomsday Press, Ellie Redfern, Engelspark Bags, Hopeworld, Shut Up Shay and Knightsill.
Tickets can be bought at Bekahbossard.co.uk
Bekah is fast becoming known for her ability to write music that has a message close to her chest. On recent single ‘Four Walls,’ Bekah reveals her fight with depression and anxiety over a sleek and sophisticated, alternative indie song. Earlier this year, Bekah uploaded the debut track “What You Wanted” which was followed later on that week by a sold-out headline performance at the 120-cap room Folklore in London.
Listen to “What You Wanted” - HERE
Listen to “Four Walls” - HERE
Although incredibly early in Bekah’s career, media have been quick to support. At radio they were the Tip of The Week at BBC Introducing in the South West and Bekah was also championed by various press tastemakers like The Line of Best Fit, A1234, Ones To Watch, The Luna Collective & more.
A true frontperson, Bekah combines a relatable charm with deeply emotive songwriting and silky vocals. With many new songs to follow this year, the California-born & Exeter-raised Bekah Bossard is worth keeping a lengthy eye on. Expect information on a debut EP and you’ll soon be able to catch Bekah live as they support Ten Tonnes on tour this September.
About multiple sclerosis
Over 130,000 people live with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK
MS damages nerves in your body and makes it harder to do everyday things, like walk, talk, eat and think
It’s relentless, painful and disabling
About the MS Society
The MS Society is here to make life better for people with MS, through research, campaigning and support
For information about MS or to donate visit www.mssociety.org.uk
