Vola Launch GoFundMe After Losing a Majority of Their Gear in a Storage Facility Fire
It’s time for the metal community to once again come together and help some of our own. Progressive metal outfit Vola recently look to social media to announce that a majority of their gear was destroyed in a Copenhagen storage facility fire last week.
Though there were thankfully zero injuries or deaths as a result of the fire, the band was left without pretty much all of their shit was destroyed in the blaze. That sort of thing can seriously set a band back a long way, so of course they did what any group would do in their position — they took to social media and sought the help of strangers.
In an announcement posted to their Instagram page, Vola announced that they’d created a GoFundMe page to help the band recoup their losses. They’re trying to raise one million Swedish Krona, which is about $108,306 USD. As of this posting, they’ve received kr 364,100 from roughly 1,200 donations. They’re also accepting donations through PayPal, so if you want to help that way, you can do so by sending your donations to [email protected].
The following is the band’s statement, that explains their situation and how you can help:
“Last week, a fire broke out at Nettolager, a storage facility in Copenhagen. The section of the complex where our unit was located was completely burned down. Everyone is safe, but everything that allowed us to function as a band is gone. Most of our Vola equipment was stored there.
“This was the whole infrastructure behind Vola. Instruments, touring rigs, audio and monitoring systems, recording equipment, merch, vinyl, and years of accumulated tools built specifically for this project. Among the items lost are those that cannot be replaced, not to mention the immense time it takes to build these racks and systems.
“Members of our crew lost essential tools required to do their work. Rebuilding even a minimal live setup also means enabling our front-of-house team to continue working and earning a living. This project has always been bigger than the people on stage.
“We have set up a GoFundMe and any support will go directly toward replacing essential gear, rebuilding the live system, and getting us ready to play live again. If you want to support us, the best ways are to buy tickets, buy merchandise, or contribute here if you are able. Sharing this page also helps more than you think.
“We are deeply grateful for every message, every share, and every form of support. Thank you for helping us keep Vola moving forward.”
