Help Keegan replace his stolen music gear

$1,997 of $11,000 goal
Given by 20 generous donors in around 3 months

All gear - 10K's worth got stolen, so help to a hardworking artist [with no insurance] please

Auckland

Keegan Tunks - better known by his stage presence, Velveteen Shakes - had the delightful Christmas present of getting all of his music equipment stolen. During an early December break in, his laptop and musical equipment, including electric guitars, amplifiers, pedals and more, were taken. Despite his own best efforts, and tireless cooperation and patience with police investigators, nothing has been resolved, even with evidence of the laptop’s location and the stolen gear being sold on Facebook marketplace.

Not only was this stolen gear worth over $10,000, but it was also gear that had been scrimped and saved up for over many years of hard work. The stolen gear was top of the line, and served as vital tools for both the passionate hobby and promising career of Keegan.

This has been a significant setback for Keegan’s career and a deeply disappointing end to the year. Keegan has big plans for his music in the new year, and if you can spare a little help to a hardworking artist it would be appreciated more than you could know. (And pretty soon you’ll hopefully be able to say you helped a musician reach number 1 on The Billboard Top 100).

Any donations, no matter how small, will make a huge difference in Keegan’s life and will be greatly appreciated.

BJ Tunks' involvement (page creator)

Younger brother - lol no hes my son

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Replacing live and studio music gear

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Help Keegan replace his stolen music gear - update  9 February 2023

Kia ora everyone

Awesome news and huge thanks to donors. Your generousity has resulted in -

$1,841.50 donated

17 donations

Keegan is really stoked and wants to let you all know how appreciative he is. Please share/ spread the word as we still have a way to go.

Love love love you all

{ps boys will kill me when they see the picture - few years ago now]

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Duncan
Duncan on 14 Feb 2023
$100
Daniel
Daniel on 11 Feb 2023
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Ross
Ross on 09 Feb 2023
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Chauncy
Chauncy on 09 Feb 2023
Payment in advance for concert tickets.
$100
George
George on 05 Feb 2023
Never give up, I think it's cool you had the guts to ask for help.
$50
BJ Tunks

Thanks heaps George - really really appreciated!

BJ Tunks

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This campaign started on 29 Jan 2023 and ended on 29 Apr 2023.