January 30th 2012

A memorial service for Jo will be held on the 18th of February at 2pm in All Saints Parish Church, Bloxwich, Walsall, United Kingdom followed by a 'Fun Day' Fundraiser where there will be face painting, gel tattoos, tombola, music, sing for fun (karaoke really), refreshments, a book stall and much much more!
Proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to the Lavender Trust, a charity for young women with Breast Cancer. You can find out more about The Lavender Trust and read some very moving stories here.
As always you can donate through the Syren Website by clicking the PayPal 'donate' button below.
Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!

January 11th 2012

It is with the deepest, most painful regret that I have to type this to you all now... But after a 6 month struggle with Breast Cancer, Jo (our beloved drummer) has passed away.

She ended her life surrounded by her family and loved ones and died peacefully in her sleep, feeling no pain, no fear and no regret. I know that through her artistry and music she has influenced and inspired many of you. She has touched all of our lives by being the beautifully strong willed and reliable person that she was. And I hope that through what she did with Rockbitch, MT-TV, Syren and various other projects that she will live on through her music.

As her wife, best friend and lead singer I can only say that I am happy that Jo no longer has to battle with what we all know is one of the worst diseases mankind has to endure. She fought hard and strong and I along with her. I will miss her deeply and endlessly.

I can only ask of you, Jo's treasured fans that you remember her for the brilliant drummer and person she
was and ever allow her to touch your hearts. I also ask of you that if it is within your means to donate whatever you can via the button on this page. The proceeds will go towards Jo's funeral arrangements and any after that to dealing with all of Jo's affairs.

To all of you I can say on behalf of Jo, Mandy and myself, "We Love You." Thanks for being such an integral part of Jo's life.

Sincerely Yours,

Erin Bennett