Cat Burns, Kasabian, Clean Bandit, Rachel Chinouriri, Soft Play, Nova Twins, Joy Crookes, Tom Walker, Rag‘n’Bone Man, Frank Turner and Blossoms are among the acts confirmed for the BRITs Week 25 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, DHL, and War Child, will take place around The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard on Saturday 1 March.

Between 17 February and 5 March, the aforementioned stars will perform across venues including Omeara in London, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow and De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill.

Alongside a prize draw to win tickets, a limited number of tickets for each show will go on sale.

This year, DHL is joining as a new partner of BRITs Week 25 via War Child. The multinational logistics firm will provide transportation, distribution, or other logistical support to help the charity reach more children in need and deliver aid more efficiently.

“These shows help to raise crucial money for children caught in conflict, with our long-time partners, War Child”

Simon Jones, SVP of International Touring at AEG Presents, says: “BRITs Week is now in its 12th year and still going as strong as ever. It’s a testament to all of the artists, managers, labels and of course our new sponsors, DHL that keep supporting the event to help keep this wonderful annual industry fixture such a mainstay in the calendar. These shows help to raise crucial money for children caught in conflict, with our long-time partners, War Child. 2025’s edition will be no different, seeing incredible acts in smaller venues, and raising a bucket load of money for a really great cause.”

Clare Sanders-Wright, live music lead at War Child, adds: “BRITs Week is back for the 12th year running and I am ecstatic to announce this year’s stellar line up. The shows for BRITs Week are always so special, giving fans a chance to see their favourite musicians in beloved small venues. Children don’t start wars, and this past year has been devastating, with children bearing the unimaginable cost of conflicts they hold no responsibility for. War Child is forever grateful to the artists and their teams who are giving their time to make these shows happen, in support of War Child’s mission to support and provide a brighter future for children affected by war and to share our mission statement that No Child Should Be A Part Of War – Ever.”

BRITs Week 25 for War Child lineup:

17th February – Cat Burns – MOTH Club, London

18th February – Joy Crookes – Islington Assembly Hall, London

20th February – Rachel Chinouriri – Omeara, London

21st February – Frank Turner – 93 Feet East

24th February – Nova Twins – Omeara, London

25th February – Kasabian, supported by Blossoms – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

28th February – Clean Bandit and Friends – The London Palladium

3rd March – Tom Walker – King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow

4th March – Soft Play – Village Underground, London

5th March – Rag‘n’Bone Man – De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill

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Courier service DHL Express has agreed a three-year deal with AEG to become official logistics partner to a number of its venues, including The O2 in London.

DHL – a division of Deutsche Post, the world’s largest parcel company – inked the new partnership on the roof of The O2, the world’s busiest venue, yesterday, accompanied by several members of the Harlequins rugby team, with which the company also has a logistics deal.

The AEG deal joins existing logistics partnerships with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and the Rolling Stones’ Exhibitionism exhibition and sporting tie-ups with Manchester United, Bayern Munich and the Football Association of Ireland.

“DHL is the specialist for delivering global events around the world,” says Ian Wilson, UK and Republic of Ireland CEO of DHL Express. “As official logistics partner, we are proudly committed to our partners and highlight our dedication to offering innovative solutions for complex logistics tasks in sport, arts and culture arenas. Such world-class events enhance the profile of our brand and provide an excellent platform to experience DHL logistics live.”

Paul Samuels, executive vice-president at AEG, adds: “Our company is truly global, connecting sports, music and entertainment fans the world over. Partnering with DHL makes complete sense, with their global reach and proven capability to deliver when it matters.  For us, the show always goes on, and we know DHL will help it stay that way.”

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