BRITs Week not only puts on amazing shows that live long in the senses, it also gives artists and fans the opportunity to support the vital work of War Child. It’s wonderful that such a huge sum has again been raised – this year’s fantastic total means that well over £1.5 million has now been raised for War Child in the 3 years that we have partnered with them.
The BPI, War Child, AEG and O2 are delighted to announce that a phenomenal £567,190 has been raised for War Child through this year’s BRITs Week with War Child Together with O2. The total surpasses the amount raised by the same series of shows last year. The gigs all took place in London last month, giving fans the chance to see the biggest artists in intimate venues - all whilst raising money for children whose lives have been torn apart by war.
Produced by AEG, The BPI and War Child, BRITs Week With War Child Together With O2 took place between 14th and 24th February in the lead up to the BRIT Awards and celebrated another phenomenal year for British music. BRIT Award Winners The 1975, festival headliners Biffy Clyro, UK garage pioneer and multi-million selling artist Craig David presents TS5, Richard Hawley with special guest Paul Weller, Basement Jaxx, BRITs Critics Choice recipient Rag’n’Bone Man, Tinie Tempah, Rick Astley, Anne-Marie, Lianne La Havas, Wild Beasts, Jack Savoretti, WSTRN, Stefflon Don, Avelino, Abra Cadabra, Yxng Bane, Darline and Walking On Cars played a series of critically acclaimed shows over a ten day period. Fans were invited to donate £5 to War Child in return for which they were entered into a ballot to win a pair of tickets to the show of their choice.
Geoff Taylor, Chief Executive BPI & BRIT Awards says “BRITs Week not only puts on amazing shows that live long in the senses, it also gives artists and fans the opportunity to support the vital work of War Child. It’s wonderful that such a huge sum has again been raised – this year’s fantastic total means that well over £1.5 million has now been raised for War Child in the 3 years that we have partnered with them. We’d like to warmly thank all the performers and their managers, record labels, and, of course, the fans, for their generosity. The success of BRITs Week reminds us once again of the transformative power of music and the unique role that it can play in changing people’s lives for the better.”
Liana Mellotte, Head of Music, Entertainment & Development at War Child says “Live music changes lives, and each year we’re astounded and overwhelmed by the music industry’s incredible support of War Child. This year, twelve shows took place across London during BRITs Week and we’re thrilled that for the third year running we've surpassed the previous year's fundraising total. None of this would have been possible without the amazing support and tireless hard work of our partners O2, the brilliant artists who donated their time and talent in support of our vital work and all the fantastic fans who bought tickets. War Child cannot thank them enough.”
Nina Bibby, CMO at O2 says, “We’re proud of our longstanding partnership with War Child to help raise funds for their invaluable work with children affected by war. Each year this series of shows goes from strength to strength and this year was no different. More incredible artists performed in unique venues across London than ever before, but more importantly a new fundraising record was set. We'd like to thank all the O2 customers who helped to contribute.”
