BRITs Week 24 for War Child announces money raised
BRITs Week 24 for War Child raised £430,000 from 13 shows held across the UK in February and March, it has been announced.
The annual concert series gives fans the opportunity to see intimate one-off performances from major names, with all proceeds going towards War Child’s work to help children whose lives have been affected by war.
BRITs Week, which is produced by AEG Presents, BPI, and War Child, has raised more than £7.43 million for the charity since the event’s inception in 2009. This year’s radio partners were Bauer Media Audio UK.
“It’s heartwarming and humbling to know that BRITs Week has been able to continue to contribute such valuable funds for War Child for what is now going on a decade,” says Simon Jones, AEG’s SVP, live music international. “This staggering amount of money raised in 2024 will go to incredible use at such an important time for War Child, and goes to show what can be done when the industry comes together to support it. Thank you to all the artists, managers, and labels for continuing to believe in BRITs Week.”
This year’s shows took place around The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard on 2 March, and featured Cian Ducrot (support act: James McVey), You Me At Six (support act: The XCERTS), Keane (support act: Oscar Lang), Ash (support act: Big Image), Baby Queen (support act: Lynks) and Aitch (support act: A1xJ1).
“War Child’s work is needed now more than ever, and the money raised will significantly impact the lives of thousands of children”
Completing the lineup were Pendulum, AURORA (support act: Jack Kane), Gabriels (support act: Celeste), Sleaford Mods, CMAT (support act: Lorraine Bowen), Venbee (support act: A Little Sound) and The Last Dinner Party (support act: Rachel Chinouriri).
“We would like to say a huge thank you to all our partners, the artists, and everyone who bought a ticket to BRITs Week 2024,” says Clare Sanders-Wright, live music lead at War Child. “War Child’s work is needed now more than ever, and the money raised will significantly impact the lives of thousands of children. Every day, our local teams are in communities and refugee camps creating safe spaces for children to play, learn, and access psychological support.
“We also respond rapidly to emergency crises, delivering immediate and critical care impartially to those who need us most, when they need us most. Thank you once again for helping us to continue our vital work.”
Maggie Crowe OBE, BPI events director, adds: “BRITs Week is one of my favourite times of the year. Not only are we privileged to enjoy a diverse array of artists give memorable performances in intimate venues around the country, but we consistently raise huge amounts – to date nearly seven and a half million pounds and counting – to support the vital work of War Child, which is needed more than ever. It’s the power of music writ large.
“My heartfelt thanks to all the artists and their record labels and teams, the fans and, of course, our valued partners led by AEG and War Child, who make it all possible and each year help to make BRITs Week that bit more special.”
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BRITs Week for War Child reveals 2024 lineup
Aitch, Keane and You Me At Six are among acts confirmed for the BRITs Week 24 for War Child lineup.
The annual charity concert series features intimate one-off performances from big names in some of the UK’s best venues. Since BRITs Week’s inception in 2009, the shows have raised more than £7 million for War Child to help children whose lives have been torn apart by war.
BRITs Week, which is produced by AEG Presents, BPI, Bauer Media Audio UK and War Child, will take place around The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard on Saturday 2 March. Cian Ducrot and You Me At Six will kick off proceedings at London’s Union Chapel and Brighton’s Concorde 2, respectively, on 19 February, and Keane will star at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on 20 February.
The following night, 21 February, will see shows in the capital by Baby Queen at Lafayette, Aitch at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire and Ash at the 100 Club. while Pendulum will appear at central London’s HERE at Outernet on 23 February.
Sleaford Mods will perform at London’s Scala on 28 February, before newcomers CMAT and Venbee take to the stage at Bush Hall and Omeara, respectively, on 1 March. The 2024 series will then culminate with BRITs Rising Star 2024 award and BBC Sound poll winners The Last Dinner Party at The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge on 4 March.
“The fact that BRITs Week is able to continue for another incredibly strong year is testament to the support that it has endured from all across the industry”
“The fact that BRITs Week is able to continue for another incredibly strong year is testament to the support that it has endured from all across the industry over the years,” says Simon Jones, AEG’s SVP, live music international. “Being able to put these shows together with our partners BPI and War Child is a privilege, and raising very valuable funds especially at this time for such an important charity.
“Our appreciation goes out to all of the managers, artists and labels that continue to support this important industry fixture, and of course to all of the fans who buy the tickets to see these acts in such intimate surroundings.”
Alongside a prize draw to win tickets, a limited number of tickets for each show will go on sale. Joining as partners for BRITs Week 24 is Bauer Media Audio, with its stations Absolute Radio, Hits Radio, Kerrang! Radio and KISS all promoting the series of special gigs.
“I am so excited to announce the lineup for BRITs Week 2024 and thankful to all of the brilliant artists donating their time to raise vital funds in aid of War Child,” says Clare Sanders Wright, senior music manager at War Child. “The past year is one that we will never, ever forget. Children have paid with their homes and their lives for wars they didn’t start. And then, there are the children who don’t make the headlines – children who might be completely forgotten. But there is hope. War Child help children put the pieces back together.
“The money raised from BRITs Week 2024 will help War Child keep children safe. Whether it’s mental health first aid, food, or shelter, War Child work in the hardest-to-reach places to ensure that children and their families have hope for a brighter future. We are so grateful to the artists and our partners for supporting BRITs Week 24.”
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