I understand you are a musician with a good reputation. If that is the case then I have a request for you.
Would you be interested in performing a gig at the camp i'm based on. We wouldn't be able to pay (as the MOD is currently skint, and is struggling to pay wages, let alone organise social events) and there would only be a few hundred people there (it's a small base). The base is in London.
instead of payment, we could offer as much beer as you can drink, and the opportunity to spend the night with a bunch of pissed up servicemen from all three services.
We may even to be arrange something special (such as a Chinook ride or day out with tanks) for you or a loved one.
I'd understand if you can't or have contractual obligations that prevent this sort of thing. However, nothing ventured, nothing gained lol