Tim Burgess, lead singer of The Charlatans, has teamed up with Flare Audio to launch a brand new custom earphone in a bid to help raise money for UK grassroots music venues.
The announcement coincides with Tim’s appointment as patron of Music Venue Trust (MVT), which has helped raise millions for UK grassroots music venues struggling during the pandemic. Tim and Flare have announced that £5 from every set of the earphones sold via Flare’s website will be donated to the Music Venue Trust.
Tim’s Listening Parties have emerged as one of lockdown’s most meaningful shared experiences. Hosted on Twitter, Tim invites fans to listen to a fellow artist’s album, as band members and close associates - plus Tim and the listeners - tweet about its personal and cultural significance.
Flare Audio and Tim have worked on the design and manufacture of a unique special edition earphone, anodised in bespoke purple aluminium and branded with a mini enamel ‘Tim’ on the cable. 50 random orders in the first week will come with a signed card from Tim and a further 100 orders will receive bonus swag, from Flare Audio’s Calmer (RRP £19.99) to Listening Party badges or Flare accessories.