The 1975, Anne-Marie, Richard Hawley, Paul Weller and Stefflon Don are among the acts due to play exclusive shows for BRITs Week with War Child, together with O2.
The gigs will take place in London from February 14-24, with the awards ceremony set for 22 at the O2 Arena. The BRIT Awards nominations were announced on Saturday (January 14), with notable inclusions for artists such as Skpeta, Craig David, Stormzy and Kano. Yesterday (Monday 16) Little Mix, Emeli Sandé and The 1975 were revealed as the first acts due to play the ceremony.
Also set to appear at the shows – which are designed to give fans the chance to see the biggest names in music in intimate venues – are Craig David, Basement Jaxx, Rag’N’Bone Man, Tinie Tempah, Rick Astley, Lianne La Havas, Wild Beasts, Jack Savoretti, Wstrn, Avelino, Abra Cadabra, Yxng Bane and Darline.
Geoff Taylor, chief executive, BPI & BRIT Awards, said: “I’m delighted that AEG and BPI are presenting BRITs Week once again in partnership with War Child. Together, we’ll be putting on a great series of gigs supported by O2 and London First, featuring fantastic live acts that will also raise much-needed funds to help children whose lives have been devastated by war. We’d like to thank all the artists and their labels for their commitment as well as the fans for making these performances possible.”
Liana Mellotte, head of music, entertainment development at War Child added: “Since 2009, War Child has been producing really special shows around the BRIT Awards that unite some of the greatest musicians in the world in support of children living with the brutality of war. This year’s line-up is once again testament to the musicians who generously donate their time, talent and unending commitment to protect the rights of children in the most horrendous circumstances. Words can’t really convey how grateful we are to them, to O2 and to our supporters around the UK who make this such a special time for War Child.”
Nina Bibby, Chief Marketing Officer at O2 said: “BRITs Week together with O2 is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the music calendar and we’re very proud to be continuing our long term partnership with War Child to stage some incredibly special shows. Live music can change lives and through Priority, O2 customers can not only get exclusive access to tickets 48 hours before general release, but also support War Child with their invaluable work to help children who have been affected by war."
The full list of BRITs Week shows is as follows:
Tuesday Feb 14 (Warner label night): Tinie Tempah/ Lianne La Havas/ Anne-Marie/ Darline, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Tuesday Feb 14: Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, Clapham Grand
Wednesday Feb 15: New Gen: WSTRN/ Stefflon Don/ Avelino / Abra Cadabra / Yxng Bane, Kamio
Thursday Feb 16: (Sony Music Label Night) Craig David presents TS5, Brixton Electric
Thursday Feb 16: An acoustic evening with Richard Hawley plus very special guest Paul Weller, Union Chapel
Tuesday Feb 21: Basement Jaxx, Dingwalls
Tuesday Feb 21: (Polydor / Universal Night) The 1975, The Dome, Tufnell Park
Tuesday Feb 21: Jack Savoretti, Hoxton Hall
Thursday Feb 23: Rick Astley, Jazz Cafe
Friday Feb 24: Wild Beasts, Omeara
The prize draw for entry opens at 9am on Friday, January 20 and closes a week prior to each show. To win tickets to see their chosen act fans can make a £5 donation at www.britsweekwarchild.co.uk. Entries are unlimited. There will also be a limited number of tickets for sale from the same date, with a limited number of tickets for some of the shows available exclusively for O2 customers via PriorityTickets from 9am Wednesday, January 18.
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