Elbow have donated a guitar used on their latest album to raise money for a Nobel Peace Prize-winning landmine charity.
The Gretsch Electromatic G5120, signed by all five members of the band, is being auctioned on eBay along with lots from Jessie J and Stephen Fry in aid of MAG (Mines Advisory Group).
Based in Manchester, MAG clears war zones of mines and munitions worldwide, helping men, women and children gain access to food, water and basic facilities.
Set for release in March 2014, the new album Carry Her Carry Me was recorded in Blueprint Studios, just a few minutes’ walk from the charity’s HQ.
Elbow frontman Guy Garvey is a long-time supporter of MAG. He is encouraging people to log on to the online auction to win some unique presents in time for Christmas, whilst supporting their life-saving work.
He says, “Elbow have supported MAG for 12 years. It means we get to feel like heroes without leaving the safety and comfort of our armchairs.
“MAG teams risk their lives to piece back together war-torn communities. All you have to do to be one of those heroes is bid in their auction.
“Be a hero and support MAG this Christmas, and always.”
Some of the music world’s biggest names have donated signed CDs, records, t-shirts, posters and other one-of-a-kind musical merchandise to MAG for its Music Beats Mines online auction, kicking off next week.
Alison Moyet, Jessie J, Billy Bragg, Plan B and Mark Owen as well as comedians Eddie Izzard, John Bishop and Game Of Thrones’ Lena Heady have all donated to the online charity auction, starting on Thursday 28 November.
The auction goes live on eBay at 9pm on Thursday 28 November and ends at 9pm on Sunday 8 December 2013. The auction shop can be accessed
here.
