The #Merky Foundation Presents: A Very #Merky Xmas

Following the huge success of last year's event, Stormzy’s charity, #Merky Foundation have today announced the return of their annual Christmas party; ‘A Very #Merky Xmas’.

This year, the event will be held across two dates on December 15th and 16th at Fairfield Halls, situated in the British Musician's hometown of Croydon.

Ticket ballot is now closed.
Successful applicants will receive their tickets by email on Tuesday 13 or Wednesday 14 December.

Tickets are available to residents that reside within the Croydon Borough and are available, free of charge, with a limit of 4 tickets per household. The event is available to those 6 years old and above. Children below the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

An opportunity for the local community to enjoy a day out, the event is funded and supported by an abundance of kind donors. This year, the event will be split over two days; the first of which being ‘A Very #Merky Xmas: Gospel night’; a family night of joyful music and singing which will see appearances from the likes of Guvna B, Tab Worship, Becca Folks, Called Out Music, Volney Morgan & New Ye and hosted by Cassandra Maria and Muyiwa Olarewaju from Premier Gospel Radio. The Gospel evening will begin at 18:30 and conclude at 21:30.

The second day will include a plethora of activities including a variety show, games, Santa’s grotto, tombola, face painting, music, soft play and more, with Stormzy also being present to join in on the fun. The second day will begin at 16:30 and conclude at 21:30.

Terms & conditions - to register you must be a Resident of the London Borough of Croydon. Your group must be to a ratio of at least one child to every adult within your registration. Registration for tickets does not guarantee a ticket to this event as tickets are limited. You can only register for one of the events.

If you have an Access requirement, please let us know when you register for the event.

About the #Merky Foundation:

#Merky Foundation is a registered UK charity founded in 2019 by British musician Stormzy – Charity number 1186891. #Merky Foundation - a subsidiary of Stormzy’s company #Merky - provides funding to organisations, charities and movements that are committed to fighting racial inequality, justice reform and black empowerment within the UK.

Stormzy is one of the UK’s most inspiring figureheads who has consistently stood up for people from all areas of life; encouraging his fans and listeners alike to speak openly about their beliefs and fight for their rights. In July 2018, Stormzy announced #Merky Books, an imprint within Penguin Random House UK, dedicated to publishing the best new fiction, non-fiction and poetry, and in August 2018 he announced ‘The Stormzy Scholarship’, an annual studentship to fund black British students to go to the University of Cambridge. In June 2020, Stormzy announced that he pledges £10 million, over 10 years, to organisations, charities and movements that are committed to fighting racial inequality, justice reform and black empowerment within the UK.

For more information on #Merky Foundation and Stormzy’s recent pledge please visit www.merkyfoundation.org.uk