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Having told you about Symon Vegro’s book ‘All that You Touch’ earlier this week, we can now let you know that it is available for the very reasonable price of £11,99 from Amazon. Click here to get a copy. Amazon suggest the book will be delivered...
on Thursday
Syd Barrett Fund added a blog post
'All That You Touch' has been written by patron of the Syd Barrett Fund Symon Vegro. It will be available to buy any day now, when it is we'll let you know when and where. For now, here's the official press release for the book. All That You To...
on Tuesday
Syd Barrett Fund added a blog post
Those that follow our Twitter will, if they didn’t already, know that over the weekend was the 40th anniversary of a significant musical moment in the life of Syd Barrett. ‘Octopus’ was Syd’s first single release as a solo artist, coming out on N...
November 16
Thanks Astrid, I had that on my list but thanks for posting your thoughts here. I'll do a blog on this today.
November 13
Syd Barrett Fund added a blog post
Hi Everyone It’s been a while since I wrote a blog entry, but that doesn’t mean things haven’t been happening. The auction of the three Mick Rock pictures of Syd is now just over a week away. The sale is open to the public, and even if you’re n...
November 13
Another date in Syd related history is coming up very soon with the single release of Octopus and Golden Hair on the Harvest label 40 years ago on 14th November 1969. This marks the first release to result from a Syd Barrett solo recording session...
November 12
Auction press coverage is going well, and there's something very cool about seeing ourselves in the Phillips catalogue.
November 4
The Mick Rock photos auction PR machine is rolling, Uncut, Planetrock and Brain Damage all giving us coverage so far.
November 2
November 1
No problem, please draw any key dates to my attention you think the world should be reminded of as I really want to flag up as many as possible.
October 31
Syd Barrett Fund added a blog post
Users of the Social Arts Network may well be aware of this already, but for those who didn't know, October 31 is a significant date in Floyd history, drawn to the attention of SANe members by UFO, who writes: "Pink Floyd’s 'Interstellar Overdrive...
October 31
Fantastic, Im really glad "Syd" is being recognised for his artwork across the globe, not just the music!
October 29
Hopefully the fund will be getting some exposure in a New York mag in November as well.
October 29
Thanks for keeping us up with all the information, also via Twitter. I'm curious about both articles, on Syd's art in The London Magazine and the one in the New York Night Magazine. And it's nice to hear that the Cambridge end of the route for the...
October 28
Great news Simon! I remember seeing his artwork in Cambridge. Just beautiful!
October 27
Syd Barrett Fund added a blog post
An introduction article on Syd Barrett as an artist is to appear in the next issue of The London Magazine. Author of the article Will Shute says of his work: “Presuming the reader not to know that Syd Barrett was a painter, and not to know, perha...
October 27
 

Syd Barrett Fund's Page

The Syd Barrett Fund blog is written by Simon Webb, part-time marketing officer at Escape Artists, producers of The City Wakes: A Tribute to Syd Barrett in 2008. For more information about the Fund, please visit the Syd Barrett Fund website.

Roger Keith ‘Syd’ Barrett (1946-2006) was the original front-man and songwriter for Pink Floyd. Widely seen as a musical genius, he was an undisputed pioneer of the sixties underground psychedelic scene, and remains a source of unrelenting fascination for music journalists and fans alike. SANe is supported by the Syd Barrett Fund which, amongst other things, is working towards the creation of the Syd Barrett Social Arts Centre in Cambridge, UK.

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Symon Vegro's Book on Amazon

Having told you about
Symon Vegro’s book ‘All that You Touch’ earlier this week, we can now let you know that it is available for the very reasonable price of £11,99 from Amazon.

Click here to get a copy. Amazon suggest the book will be delivered in 1 to 3 weeks.

Sym… Continue

Posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:06pm —

Syd Barrett Fund

All That You Touch by Symon Vegro

'All That You Touch' has been written by patron of the Syd Barrett Fund Symon Vegro.

It will be available to buy any day now, when it is we'll let you know when and where.

For now, here's the official press release for the book.

All That You Touch
By Symon Vegro

PRESS RELEASE
Symon Vegro’s debut novel All That You Touch is an extraordinary and eccentric blend of middle aged musings on life’s grand passions set to the exquisite beat of Pink Floyd, with a cover designed by the band’s artist of… Continue

Posted on November 17, 2009 at 2:30pm —

Syd Barrett Fund

Untangling the Octopus

Those that follow our
Twitter will, if they didn’t already, know that over the weekend was the 40th anniversary of a significant musical moment in the life of Syd Barrett.

‘Octopus’ was Syd’s first single release as a solo artist, coming out on November 15 1969.

If you’ve not already seen it,
here is an article titled ‘Untangling the Octopus’, initially written by Paul Bel… Continue

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 12:42pm —

Syd Barrett Fund

General Update

Hi Everyone

It’s been a while since I wrote a blog entry, but that doesn’t mean things haven’t been happening.

The auction of the three Mick Rock pictures of Syd is now just over a week away.

The sale is open to the public, and even if you’re not someone that would consider parting with a couple of grand for an item connected to a musician or band that means a lot to you, the auction looks like it will be an interesting experience. If you’re near to London and fancy a look, be that on Novembe… Continue

Posted on November 13, 2009 at 12:57pm —

Syd Barrett Fund

Date in History: Interstellar Overdrive First Demoed on This Day

Users of the Social Arts Network may well be aware of this already, but for those who didn't know, October 31 is a significant date in Floyd history, drawn to the attention of SANe members by UFO, who writes:

"Pink Floyd’s 'Interstellar Overdrive' is one of the very first psychedelic instrumental improvisations recorded by a rock band. It was seen as Pink Floyd's first foray into space rock, along with “Astronomy Domine”.

"This riff originated when early Pink Floyd manager Peter Jenner was try… Continue

Posted on October 31, 2009 at 9:41am — 5 Comments

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Arts Forms I'm Interested in:
Drama, Visual Arts, Music
About Me:
The Syd Barrett Fund was set up in 2008 by Syd's sister Rosemary Breen. It aims to support arts projects in the mental health sector in Cambridgeshire.

The blog section of this profile will keep you up-to-date on all Fund related activity.
Sectors that I/my company work in:
Community arts
Website 1:
http://www.syd-barrett-trust.org.uk
About this Website
The site for the Syd Barrett Fund.
Website 2:
http://www.escapeartists.co.uk
About this Website:
The site for the company which manages the Syd Barrett Fund.

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At 12:56pm on August 14, 2009, Wolfgang de Vries said…
hi, this is funny,
i came on the SAN while
looking syd videos,
and what will you know?
who is this first pic staring at me?
greetings,
Wolfgang de Vries
 
 

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