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War Child Music

Music has always been an important part of our work. From our pioneering music therapy programme in Bosnia to our sell out gigs and CDs we've always had a great soundtrack to our activities. You can keep up to date with our thoughts on music, our latest releases and our gigs here.

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Heroes Walk in Famous Footsteps

War Child Music | 14th January 2009

With our tracks for ‘Heroes’ recorded, War Child CEO, Mark Waddington takes a trip to the legendary Abby Road Studios.

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War Child Keane Curates DVD onsale soon!

War Child Music | 26th September 2008

If you weren’t able to make last year’s fantastic Keane Curate gig at Brixton Academy or even if you were and want to relive the night, you will soon be able to buy the DVD and watch it from the comfort of your sofa!

War Child announce an incredible new album!

War Child Music | 22nd September 2008

War Child are proud to announce the release of their biggest and most ambitious album to date.

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War Child announce an incredible new album!

War Child Music | 18th September 2008

War Child announce an incredible new album featuring all new and exclusive contributions from the biggest names in music.

 

 

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War Child's new music section goes live!

War Child Music | 15th September 2008

War Child's brand new music section is now live! Check out the latest news and features from our involvement in the music industry.

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A day in the park for War Child

War Child Music | 13th August 2008

War Child was out in full force at this year's Underage festival in London's Victoria Park.

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Army of You - live sets and video interviews

War Child Music | 20th June 2008

If you missed our fabulous line up, with sets from Does It Offend You Yeah?, The Rumble Strips, Kid Harpoon and many more, or you just want to relive the entire thing, check out live sets and interviews with the bands from the night right here on warchild.org.uk.


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War Child at the Mojo Honours Awards

War Child Music | 18th June 2008

We’re very lucky here at War Child. Everyone who’s anyone seems to want to get involved with us, be it organise a concert for us; write a song for us; donate nice paintings to us and more. We’re very lucky.

This year, War Child were lucky enough to be The Charity of Choice for this year's MOJO Honours List held at The Brewery in London.

Sarah went along to the ceremony with our CEO Mark Waddington. Here’s how the evening panned out… with some information on how you'll soon be able to get your hands on a very special souvenir from the evening.

Photo: Dean Fardell

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Keane help War Child raise £115k

War Child Music | 23rd November 2007

With the help of (deep breath) Pet Shop Boys, Guillemots, Lily Allen, Brendan Benson, Peter Kay The Magic Numbers, Milburn, Findlay Brown and Teddy Thompson Keane have helped us raise £115,000 from two gigs in the last month. Have a look at some pics and see what we'll spend it on here.

Listen live to Keane Curates at the Brixton Academy

War Child Music | 1st November 2007

Can't make it to the Academy tonight? Well, the next best thing is available on a radio station near you. We're broadcasting live throughout the UK. Check out the full list of stations here.

Music and revolution in Afghanistan

War Child Music | 31st October 2007

War Child's CEO enjoys the new face of Afghanistan in a recent trip to the country. Music and revolution rub shoulders on a great night out...

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