twestival local - Tweet.Meet.Give. - March 24, 2011

Isle of Man Twestival 2011 beat the ambitious objective to raise £3,000 for Manx children’s charity Wish Upon a Dream having collected £3375.35 during the Twitter celebration which took place at Jak’s Pub & Steakhouse in Douglas, last week.

More than 150 Twitter and Facebook enthusiasts were on hand for the event which included Live Band Karaoke with Red, and performances by Chris Flood and Clara Barker.  Celebrations included an online premium draw, an online auction and an event raffle.  Manx Telecom, the Isle of Man’s leading telecoms company, provided financial support, goods and services as Twestival 2011’s  major corporate sponsor.

“Thank you to all who gave so generously for Wish Upon A Dream and to Twestival organisers for creating such a fun event,” says Voirrey Barron, Manx Telecom marketing manager.  “A real highlight was seeing how the Isle of Man dominated the global Twestival Twitter.”

A second event, the Twestival Social Media Clinic for people interested in learning how to use Twitter, Facebook or any other social media tools at Ambitions Recruitment, on Finch Road in Douglas.

A hundred per cent of the money raised goes to Wish Upon A Dream in support of granting two children’s wishes: Molly, a seven year old girl, who will soon be on her way to Disney World, Florida with her parents and brother; and Cole, a nine year old boy, who will get a chance to watch Manchester United play at Old Trafford with his family.

Twestival uses social media for social good by connecting communities offline on a single day to highlight a great cause and have a fun event. It’s the largest global grassroots social media fundraising initiative, and this year more than 150 cities worldwide took part. This is the second Isle of Man Twestival.

Isle of Man organisations who supported Twestival 2011 include:14 North, Alexander’s Hair Salon, Appleby’s, Bang & Olufsen, The Bead Studio, Bollywood On The Isle, Cocoa Red, Cupcake Creations, Dolce Vita, Fabulosity Nail Salon,  Health & Harmony, Indulgence Gift Shop, Java Express, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Matt Mosur Photography, Manx Voice, Moore Stephens, My PA, Paddy’s Hooked On Fish, Paparazzi Restaurant, Shakti Man, StarWash, Rivington Street Holdings, SpotOn Cleaners and YourWebVideo.

Just a quick note now and a promise to update later with lots of details and pictures but we beat our overall goal of  £3,000 and raised £3295.86 for Manx children's charity Wish Upon A Dream. 

Thanks to everyone who came out!  Also a very big thank you to Energy FM, Manx Telecom and Jak's Bar & Steakhouse who's involvement was crucial to our success!

Thanks also to the many Isle of Man businesses that donated auction and raffle items to Twestival.  Without this support there would have been no party!

You don't have to be on Twitter to enjoy Twestival 2011!  You can still take part in this International festival and help support Manx children's charity Wish Upon A Dream. There are two events tomorrow.

The main Twestival takes place 19.30 at Jaks Bar & Steakhouse, in Douglas is a big party featuring three musical acts including singer songwriter Chris Flood, songstress Clara Barker and rockers Red.

There is live band karaoke where for a £5 donation anyone can take centre stage as the lead singer with the band. The event also includes a raffle, a premium draw for a night's stay at the Sefton Hotel and Twitter wall.

A second event, the Twestival Social Media Clinic takes place earlier in the day. This free event is for any person or business interested in learning how to use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Foursquare or any other social media tools.  Ambitions Recruitment, on Finch Road in Douglas, is hosting from 12 noon to 14.00. Drinks and nibbles will be served and donations to the the charity will be accepted.

Enjoy Twestival from home

If you can't make it to a Twestival event, you can certainly still take part from home.  Click here to watch the global Twestival show including cuts to the Isle of Man online or here to watch Isle of Man Twestival in realtime.  Both feeds are live from 8 pm.

Click here to place a bid in our online auction featuring top swag donated by dozens of Isle of Man businesses

Click here to buy a premium raffle ticket for a one-night stay at the luxurious Sefton Hotel in Douglas

Every penny raised goes to Manx children's charity Wish Upon A Dream

We are the world’s number one official local fundraiser in terms of money raised per capita, according to data published by Twestival Global.

The international organisation publishes a scoreboard comparing the fundraising successes of almost 200 participating cities, and the Isle of Man tops the list with having raised 8.5p per 1,000 residents or a running total of £2,248.42.  Our overall fundraising goal is £3,000 in support of Manx children’s charity Wish Upon a Dream.

Manx Telecom and Energy FM are primary sponsors of Isle of Man Twestival 2011 and dozens more Island business have contributed goods and services to the fundraising effort. 

We are incredibly thankful for the support Twestival has received so far. We’ve got a great day planned for tomorrow and we’re confident we will achieve our fundraising goal. You don’t have to be on Twitter to take part; it’ll be a fun night for everyone.

Twestival celebrations culminate tomorrow with two events. The main Twestival takes place  19.30, 24 March at Jaks Bar & Steakhouse, in Douglas. The evening’s entertainment includes three musical acts including singer songwriter Chris Flood, songstress Clara Barker and rockers Red. 

There is live band karaoke where for a £5 donation anyone can take centre stage as the lead singer with the band. The event also includes a raffle, a premium draw for a night’s stay at the Sefton Hotel and Twitter wall. 

A second event, the Twestival Social Media Clinic takes place earlier in the day. This free event is for any person or business interested in learning how to use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Foursquare or any other social media tools.  Ambitions Recruitment, on Finch Road in Douglas, is hosting from 12 noon to 14.00. Drinks and nibbles will be served and donations to the the charity will be accepted.

People are invited to bid online for a selection of more than 20 auction items by visiting www.manxvoice.com/twestival-auctions, an Isle of Man website that is donating the facility to Twestival.

Everyone is invited to enter the premium draw by visiting www.isleofman.twestival.com and clicking on the ‘Get Tickets’ button.  Entrants do not have to attend to win.

Twestival (or Twitter Festival) uses social media for social good by connecting communities offline on a single day to highlight a great cause and have a fun event. It is the largest global grassroots social media fundraising initiative, and this year more than 200 cities worldwide are taking part. This is the second Isle of Man Twestival.