Classical Brit winners Blake fan-fund new album

Classical Brit Award winners Blake’s new album is part-funded by direct-to-fan website PledgeMusic.

Jim Ottewill
  • By Jim Ottewill
  • 26 Sep 2012
  • min read
The four-piece vocal harmony group, who won the Best Album award at the Classical Brits in 2008, join the likes of Gang of Four, Charlie Simpson and Martha Wainwright in teaming up with the site.

Fans are now able to pre-order their fourth album Start Over as well as purchase a range of VIP experiences and exclusive items alongside the record.

Merchandise up for grabs includes artwork and signed photographs while fans are also able to pledge money to enjoy afternoon tea or play polo with the band.

Additionally, all pledgers will receive a digital download of the new album seven days before it is officially launched and gain access to an exclusive fansite featuring video diaries and live tracks from the forthcoming record.

Start Over includes three collaborations with Diane Warren and another with Andrew Powell, one of the songwriters behind Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights.

A designated amount of proceeds from the album’s pre-release campaign will be donated to the Variety Club.

www.PledgeMusic.com/projects/TheBandBlake

www.blakeofficial.com