To say December was intense would be an understatement.. but checkout this beautiful new header, shot on film by my dear friend Monika Mabiki. I just love it
Now to the main event:
Huge thanks to the 77 of you involved so far in Ruthless Jabiru’s 15th anniversary Crowdfunder, Raise the Ru. While the rewards part of our campaign has now closed shop, we’re still open for donations and will keep pushing for that goal of 400 supporters!
I know many of you had left the desk for the year by the time our campaign started gathering speed but it’s not too late, you can still add your name to our tally with just £1. Crowdfunding isn’t an arena for grand gestures—we want microdonations and people power. We’re asking for a token donation, a symbolic gesture of your support for Ruthless Jabiru as we head into our 15th year of ambition and adventure in the orchestral domain. Add your solidarity pound at our campaign page here
Meanwhile, your donation messages have been the holiday cards I never knew I needed. If these inspire you too I hope you’ll consider adding your own voice with any spare coinage:
This campaign has had me camped out on socials most of the month so heaps more recent action on my Instagram and Facebook pages for those who partake in such. Follow me over there for forest rambling and other shenanigans
Between Crowdfunder and the recovery position there hasn’t been space for much else lately but I was alerted to some cool stats across my 2025 Parkruns: 7x first lady, 13x PBs and with a 5 minute improvement on my January time!
My December listening
In total, a full 24 hours of experimental music shared across my 2025 Mixtapes, so many new friends discovered and inspiring connections made! Thanks to all for inviting us into your laboratory..
Also to mention—I’ve decided to migrate this newsletter back to my website to streamline the signup process. My fortnightly mixtapes are also delivered on this channel but you can opt out of those if you prefer everything in one monthly digest. I’m already excited for the many face-to-face coffees awaiting us in 2026.. can’t wait to see everyone and if you’d like to support by buying me a virtual one in the meantime you can do so here. Happy new year friends!
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