Exmouth couple rally medics and musicians to record charity single

An Exmouth couple has rallied local musicians and medics to produce a charity video.

The project was co-ordinated by Shelley and Ian Poole from the multi award-winning wedding and function band Quite Brazen.

The couple also own music rehearsal and recording space Brazen Sound Studios in Exeter.

Eighteen talented performers were enlisted to record a version of 'Help!' by The Beatles, all playing their part from the safety of their own homes.

The video is raising money for FORCE Cancer Charity, which has continued to support local people throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Ian plays guitar and piano and is a sound engineer and music producer while Shelley is a professional singer and specialist dental nurse at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

"As we are deemed a non-essential business at this time, our doors were forced to close to musicians and our own planned gigs were cancelled or rescheduled into 2021," said Shelley.

"Many musicians are missing this outlet of creativity and we knew a fair few who would be keen to have a go at an isolation project.

"They were more than happy to give their time during lockdown to record some music to help FORCE raise awareness and some much-needed funding."

Shelley was also aware that there was plenty of willing musical talent among her colleagues in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department at the RD&E.