Paul Weller, Bastille and The National’s Matt Berninger are set to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 10th December for the Streets of London’s ‘Starry Night’ charity fundraiser.
The event aims to provide support for the homeless in London, and the line-up will also feature stripped-back performances by Glen Hansard and Nectar Woode, with more acts yet to be announced.
Tickets will be available for general sale from 10am on 24th October. Fans can sign up for pre-sale access via the Streets of London mailing list, available from 10am on 22nd October.
Matt Berninger expressed his support, stating, “I am proud to support Streets of London’s vital efforts to help the city’s homeless population and look forward to performing at the legendary Royal Albert Hall.”
Ian Steuart Fothringham, director of Streets of London, commented, “We’re really grateful that such an amazing line-up of artists has generously agreed to play at our Christmas fundraising show, to help people experiencing homelessness. Rough sleeping in London continues to be at record levels. It’s up again 10% in the last year and is now at five times the level it was twenty years ago. The money raised from this event will have a direct and significant impact helping people who are street homeless, funding multiple projects that offer life-changing support.”
He added, “This support has a profound effect on individual lives, helping people in crisis to get back on their feet and move away from life on the streets.”
Streets of London have also launched a prize draw offering a chance to win a pair of tickets to the event and a signed CD and vinyl box set by charity ambassador Mark Knopfler. Entries can be made via the Crowdfunder site.
Visit streetsoflondon.org.uk/ for more information.
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