{"id":591473,"date":"2026-08-21T10:50:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/591473\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T10:50:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:50:19","slug":"the-strad-news-fundraiser-launched-to-honour-bassist-mathew-fieldess-legacy-and-support-his-son","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/591473\/","title":{"rendered":"The Strad News – Fundraiser launched to honour bassist Mathew Fieldes\u2019s legacy and support his son"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Read more news stories here<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

A fundraiser has been launched<\/a> to honour the legacy of bassist Mathew Fieldes, who died earlier this month, with proceeds supporting his son, Ted.<\/p>\n

Fieldes, a New Zealand-born bassist who spent many years based in New York City, was a graduate of The Juilliard School and enjoyed a diverse career performing with orchestras and ensembles including the Absolute Ensemble. He also played bass in the Broadway production of Matilda from 2013 to 2017.<\/p>\n

Organisers say the fundraiser was created to celebrate Fieldes\u2019 legacy while supporting Ted\u2019s creative future.<\/p>\n

\u2019This fundraiser has been established for Ted, to honour his father\u2019s legacy,\u2019 the fundraising page states. \u2019One hundred per cent of the funds raised will go directly to Ted\u2019s mother, Cia, to purchase, for example, a musical instrument for Ted or pay for music lessons, whatever she feels will best foster his musical journey.<\/p>\n

\u2019Alternatively, if Ted is drawn to another creative art, the funds can be directed towards that, with our full blessing. Whatever is best for Ted. We want to support Ted in pursuing whatever he is passionate about, just like his dad did.\u201d<\/p>\n

Donations will be accepted until the end of October 2026. View the fundraiser here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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