About The RainBo Music Trust
Our Story
The RainBo Music Trust was founded by Safi Newmarch-Grant in 2015 in memory of her father Bowen Grant. Bowen, known to his friends as 'Bo', was a well known figure on the local music scene and his grass roots music venue, The Palladium, in Bideford, North Devon, has been, and continues to be, the launch pad for a number of bands. Bowen
The RainBo Music Trust was founded by Safi Newmarch-Grant in 2015 in memory of her father Bowen Grant. Bowen, known to his friends as 'Bo', was a well known figure on the local music scene and his grass roots music venue, The Palladium, in Bideford, North Devon, has been, and continues to be, the launch pad for a number of bands. Bowen loved rainbows, one of his earlier companies being called Rainbow Freight, hence the name 'Rain' 'Bo' Music Trust.
Bowen was very actively involved, along with other music fanatics, with bringing music to the community in Bideford and beyond. He was part of the organising committee for the original Bideford Music Day events, working equally with a dedicated group of passionate music enthusiasts who voluntarily gave their time and expertise to produce the event. There was no Bideford Music Day between 2005 and 2015, when the RainBo Music Trust was established and re-instated the event. The aim of the event is to bring the people of Bideford together for a fantastic, music-centered experience to be enjoyed by all. Previous Music Days raised money to buy musical equipment for local schools. The RainBo Music Trust will continue to raise funds following this concept and any profit from the music day will be used to buy musical equipment, instruments and tuition for local schools, groups and individuals. Fundraising is carried out to cover the costs of producing the Music Day event and to hold music workshops within this event.
The RainBo Music Trust became a Registered Charity on the 19th October 2017.
Registered Charity Number 1175233
Meet the Trustees and the RainBo Team
Lucy Lowe
Safi Newmarch-Grant
Safi Newmarch-Grant
TRUSTEE
Lucy (RHS of photo) was a founding member of The RainBo Music Trust and works hard to bring the Bideford Music Day event to life year on year - dealing with the multitudes of paperwork and planning that goes into the event. Lucy also applies for Grants and Sponsorship for the event. Lucy works hard to achieve the Charities Aims and
TRUSTEE
Lucy (RHS of photo) was a founding member of The RainBo Music Trust and works hard to bring the Bideford Music Day event to life year on year - dealing with the multitudes of paperwork and planning that goes into the event. Lucy also applies for Grants and Sponsorship for the event. Lucy works hard to achieve the Charities Aims and establish working relationships with other groups, charities and organisations.
Lucy has various qualifications that help with her work for the Charity, including Level 5 in Child Care Learning and Development, SIA Door Supervisor badge, NVQ in Customer Service, Chapter 8 Streetworks, Personal Licence, First Aid and Diploma in Event Management.
Safi Newmarch-Grant
Safi Newmarch-Grant
Safi Newmarch-Grant
FOUNDING MEMBER
Safi was a founding member of The RainBo Music Trust in 2015. Lucy and Safi came up with the concept of the Charity whilst trying to re-establish the Bideford Music Day - Safi's dad had been an integral part of the original Bideford Music Day Committee.
Due to Safi's change of location she is no longer an Active Trustee but
FOUNDING MEMBER
Safi was a founding member of The RainBo Music Trust in 2015. Lucy and Safi came up with the concept of the Charity whilst trying to re-establish the Bideford Music Day - Safi's dad had been an integral part of the original Bideford Music Day Committee.
Due to Safi's change of location she is no longer an Active Trustee but still keeps up to date with the work that RainBo is doing.
Leighroy Hearn
Safi Newmarch-Grant
Leighroy Hearn
TRUSTEE
Leighroy (LHS of photo) has been a part of The RainBo Music Trust and Bideford Music Day since it began in 2015. Leighroy brings with him a multitude of experience in various fields - many people in Bideford know Leighroy from his days as a Landlord. Leighroy runs an extremely successful building business, Jacks Building Services a
TRUSTEE
Leighroy (LHS of photo) has been a part of The RainBo Music Trust and Bideford Music Day since it began in 2015. Leighroy brings with him a multitude of experience in various fields - many people in Bideford know Leighroy from his days as a Landlord. Leighroy runs an extremely successful building business, Jacks Building Services and in 2025 opened a new venture Big Boss Chicken in Great Torrington. Leighroy works hard with the production of Bideford Music Days, the laborious process of the event build and break down, and work to promote the charities Goals.
Leighroy has achieved various qualifications during his time with the RainBo Music Trust that help with his work for the Charity, including SIA Door Supervisor, Chapter 8 Streetworks, First Aid and Personal Licence.
Meet the Trustees and the RainBo Team
Ben Nigh
Tim Wuttke-Keary
Tim Wuttke-Keary
TRUSTEE
Ben is pictured here with Councillor Jamie Mckensie at Bideford Music Day.
Ben is the Owner of the Palladium Club in Bideford and over the past few years has been an asset to Bideford Music Day and the RainBo Music Trust. Ben brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge - Ben and the Palladium are at the heart of the local
TRUSTEE
Ben is pictured here with Councillor Jamie Mckensie at Bideford Music Day.
Ben is the Owner of the Palladium Club in Bideford and over the past few years has been an asset to Bideford Music Day and the RainBo Music Trust. Ben brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge - Ben and the Palladium are at the heart of the local Grass Roots Music Scene, the Palldium is a real springboard for emerging talent which really gels with The RainBo Music Trusts Aims. Ben has hosted a Palldium Stage within the Bideford Music Day since 2023.
Ben joined the board of Trustees in April 2025.
Tim Wuttke-Keary
Tim Wuttke-Keary
Tim Wuttke-Keary
BIDEFORD MUSIC DAY COMMITTEE'S HEAD OF SECURITY AND STEWARDING
Tim has been an integral part of Bideford Music Day since the beginning. Tim brings with him a wealth of knowledge on events and security related issues. Event safety is a priority for the RainBo Music Trust. Tim is an Ops manager for CMLI Security and helps with the creation of safety plans and briefings for the events.
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Tim Wuttke-Keary
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