The Taunton Academy aim for Christmas Number One!

Our very own Taunton Academy are launched a charity single tonight,Thursday December 22nd in the High Street at 6.30pm

The Taunton Academy have  teamed up with Open Mic UK semi-finalists, REALM  to write and record a charity single.The single is inspired by, and aims to promote the charity 'Stand Against Violence' (SAV).   

The charity is run by Adam Fouracre, brother of Lloyd, who was killed in Taunton by an act of  unprovoked  violence  the  day  before  his  18th  birthday.

He works very hard to run  various educational conferences, assemblies and  lessons  to schools and other associations to educate young people in the harm violence can do to all concerned.

The  song  –  also  called  SAVED  –  was  written  by  James  Trusson  and  Andrew Maxwell, both 17 year old students' at Richard Huish College who also play and sing on  the recording. The Taunton Academy has also added  lead vocals and harmonies, with drums  by Craig Connet who  plays with Sandi Thom  and  Joss Stone. The  charity single  has  been  produced  by  Actiontrack,  a  community  based  music  Production Company based in South Petherton, led by Nick Brace.

The  single  can  be  purchased  from  the  SAV  website  -  or  The Taunton  Academy  website  -   as  well  as  via  iTunes downloads.

 A number of outlets  in Taunton are  selling  the  single,  for example: O2, Body shop, Perkin Warbeck and Miles  tea  rooms.

The Taunton Academy Principal, Mark  Trusson  commented:  "The  single  is  a  fantastic  community  effort  to promote the charity and make people aware of the good work it does to help educate people around  the serious harm and  impact of violence.  It  is a  really catchy song and we hope  it will sell well.   All proceeds will go  to SAV so make  this your number one at Christmas!"

Adam Fouracre commented :"This single is an extremely kind and unexpected act. Not only does it raise the profile of the charity and bring in much needed funds but it directly contributes to sustaining Lloyd's memory and the message we promote to schools. Lloyd was not just a member of my family and friend to many but he was also a member of the Taunton community. This single commemorates his life and I

hope the people of Taunton will support its release. The song is very inspiring and promotes a positive message of a more peaceful and non-violent society."

Front Cover of CD