The Ballad of Shirley Collins
A project in London, UK by Burning Bridges & Fifth Column Films000days
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Between 1959 & 1980 Shirley Collins changed the course of folk music in England & America. Thirty years after disappearing, she's back.
Backers: 718
Average Pledge Per Backer: £43
Funded: £31,095 of £25,000
Dates: Jun 22nd -> Jul 22nd (31 days)
Project By: Burning Bridges & Fifth Column Films
Backers: 718
Average Pledge Per Backer: £43
Funded: £31,095 of £25,000
Dates: Jun 22nd -> Jul 22nd (31 days)
Project By: Burning Bridges & Fifth Column Films
£31,095
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 22 @ 19:01 -0400 GMT
124%
of goal
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Latest News
The final stretch! Updated album listing, final reward options, and two more special videos 
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We're thrilled to have hit our target a few days early - thank you again to all our brilliant backers so far! We've got until tonight before the campaign closes, and every bit of extra money will help us make a better film and help speed up the... (Read More)
We made it! Plus new pledges as comic book legend Alan Moore endorses us
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We've passed our first hurdle! And are breathing a huge sigh of relief. A massive thanks to all our current pledgers who have got us up to our 25k minimum target, we are humbled and overjoyed by your support. But there's no let-up - let's see how... (Read More)
New Reward Special - picnic with Shirley and the film directors at Green Man Festival
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
To celebrate yesterday's exciting news of being 'Project of the day' here on Kickstarter, we have another one-off opportunity for two people to meet with Shirley and the directors. Green Man festival have very kindly donated us two full adult weekend... (Read More)
New rewards and songs - Antifolk special
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Great news - we've confirmed that (once the film is made) we'll be able to provide a download version for our Kickstarter backers. We've added a new reward at £15, which gets you everything from the £5 reward plus a download of the finished film. ... (Read More)
Latest endorsement/tribute album/event information
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hope everyone is having a splendid Sunday! We've just released a video endorsement by standout British comedian Stewart Lee, who rates Shirley as one of the top ten musical artists of all time. Songs for the tribute album available as part of all... (Read More)
Latest endorsement of the film - by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco
July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Jeff Tweedy, front man of Wilco and founder member of alt-country pioneers Uncle Tupelo has just sent us this heartfelt endorsement of the film. Like him, we can't wait to tell the story of Shirley's big trip around the Southern states of the USA... (Read More)
New £15/$25 reward released today - Shirley Inspired album featuring Bonnie "Prince" Billy and more
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
As we enter the second half of our campaign, the artists contributing to our Shirley Inspired... tribute album is firming up, and we thought we'd offer this fantastic compilation as a new solo reward. And to celebrate it, we've uploaded a brand new... (Read More)
Stewart Lee plays Polly on the Shore
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks so much to everyone that has supported us so far - we're well over 1/3 funded with 16 days to go, but there's no let-up yet! We have some really exciting new video endorsements, new pledge offerings and upgrades exclusively for previous... (Read More)
Happy Birthday Shirley!
July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, so today on Shirley's 79th birthday, here's an endorsement from two of her favourite artists, Glasgow based folk heroes Alasdair Roberts and David McGuinness. Nearing the half way point folks! (Read More)
Northampton UK 'Shirley Inspired' event announced
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, this is thick and fast update Friday! We are planning booster 'Shirley Inspired' events all around the world... we're attempting ambitious targets so we're working as hard as we possibly can to let as many people know what we're doing. The... (Read More)
'No Roses' flag decals!
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, friends! When we visited Shirley yesterday, she offered us a really exciting new reward. She has found 10 original decal stickers that were printed for the release of the Albion Country Band's classic 'No Roses' album. They have been in her... (Read More)
Project Update #1: a new reward and a video
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for your outpouring of support and excitement! After an amazing launch event in London with some stunning performances (which you'll be glad to hear we captured on film), the first few days of the Kickstarter raised over... (Read More)
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