A PUNK and fashion icon will be celebrated at a memorial concert in aid of charities for two of her main passions.
Jordan Mooney, real name Pamela Rooke, died aged 66 in her hometown of Seaford surrounded by family just over a month ago on April 3.
The “Queen of Punk” succumbed to a “relatively rare form of cancer known as cholangiocarcinoma” which is cancer of the bile duct.
The concert, organised by her partner Nick Linazasoro, will be from 2pm to 11pm at Concorde 2 in Madeira Drive, Brighton on Sunday, May 29.
Nick said: “The concert is a celebration of everything Jordan. It will be a perfect blend of the old guard and new pretenders, with live performances from some of her friends in bands as well as a selection of local music artists that Jordan loved to listen to and attend their concerts.”
“Jordan loved to follow many bands and they would not be able to play live if the venues weren’t there. The Trust assists 15 venues in Brighton alone.
“She was also a veterinary nurse and bred award-winning Burmese cats. So, when I was approached to hold a memorial concert it was decided to equally share profits from the event between two charities close to Jordan’s heart: Cats Protection and the Music Venue Trust.”
In recognition of Jordan’s “punk rock ethics” – all bands will be treated equally, reflected in the running order of the acts so larger acts will “not necessarily” come further down the bill.
Nick added: “Jordan was famed and highly respected in various sectors of life, film, music and her love of cats. But the overwhelming agreement was that here was a soul that could be completely trusted, one who stayed true to herself and never sold out.”
Marcus Agar, Cats Protection media officer, said: "As well as being a genuine cultural influencer, Jordan was known for her great love of cats. We are honoured to be a small part of her extensive legacy as a beneficiary of this tribute event to a true icon. We will ensure that the money is well spent in Jordan’s memory.”
Bands confirmed for this memorial event include The Monochrome Set, Gaye Bykers On Acid, Peter Perrett, DITZ, Spizzenergi, Johnny Moped, Bootleg Blondie, AK/DK, The Pink Diamond Revue, Jamie Perrett, Monakis and Fruity Water. Other artists are expected to be added or in attendance to support the fundraiser.
For more details, visit the Concorde 2 website.
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