I’ve just met a genius singer/songwriter. He was doing a live set and being interviewed on Dermot O’Leary’s Radio Two Show and I really liked the sound of him. So I got in touch and went to meet him and his guitar for a cup of tea.

His name is Jont and he writes ‘achingly lovely melodies’ says Uncut and is ‘rather marvellously like Bowie in his happier moments’ says Artrocker. Put better than me but you can check his music out yourselves here

But Jont’s music is only half the reason I like him. Not because it’s half-good but because it’s only half the story. And it’s a real Challenger story.

If you want to hear the story please CLICK HERE read on over in THE CHALLENGER PROJECT section.

Like so many others it turns out, after hearing Jont talk on the radio, I feel compelled to show my support not just for his music but for his own personal courage, determination, creativity and commitment. I identify not just with his music and his underdog status but his beliefs, his behaviour and the culture that he had invited us all to be part of. Meeting him the other confirms all this and so yes, tonight is the night. The best gig in town will be going on in our garden at 58a Wickham Road, Brockley. London SE4 1LS.

I don’t have much experience as a venue manager or tour promoter but I do pour a very nice glass of beer and might even put out some cheesy snacks. So Challenger people, forget your usual Tuesday night plan or bring them along. Head to my house. Hope for nice weather. Come and say Hello.

2 Responses to “A Challenger Event – Liv’s garden – Tonight”

1. maxlafranca@hotmail.com says: August 26, 2010 at 5:42 pm

   hi Olivia, I’ve read your article and forwarded to some friends in London (I live in Bangkok now) but they couldn’t make it.
   Found the idea great and Jont’s music very good…I was just curious to know how has it gone…post some comments if you have time

2. Olivia says: August 31, 2010 at 9:21 pm

   Hello there.

   Thanks for your interest – just posted a blog piece to fill you all in. Pictures too. It was brilliant. Not sure if I met your friends… but lots of very interesting people turned up and lots of good music. Jont in Bangkok? World tour? I definitely recommend.

   take care,

   cheers

   liv