Past events
Skandalous! Fundraiser for Circus2Iraq
Friday 19th September 2008, Brighton Coalition, Brighton
Festival favourites Dreadzone & Bad Science are playing in Brighton alongside a host of other acts at Skandalous!, a fundraiser for Circus2Iraq. The volunteer circus troop entertain children in war zones, and this club night is to raise money for their next trip to Iraq.War Child at the Underage Festival
Friday 8th August 2008, Victoria Park, Hackney, London
War Child was out in full force at this year's Underage festival in London's Victoria Park. After successfully avoiding the bouncers and their strict 'under 18s only' policy, War Child set up shop and started what turned out to be an amazing day.Lost Masters launch party
Thursday 24th July 2008, Proud Galleries, Camden, London
What if Lennon and McCartney had thrown down the songwriting gauntlet to George and Ringo? What if Jimi Hendrix, on hearing news of Martin Luther King’s death, had launched into an impromptu live jam in tribute to the fallen civil rights leader?
A new exhibition by Max Lowry in aid of War Child explores these ideas, revealing the artwork for a selection of ‘Lost Masters’. Win tickets to the launch party and get an exclusive sneak peek at this intriguing collection of art.
Global Student Forum
Monday 30th June 2008, Westminster, London
At this year's Global Student Forum 6th form students explored why wars start, begun to understand who is affected by conflict and considered what can be done to promote peace. With some heated debates and difficult questions about war, development and our own government's ability to help, it was a busy day. Find out what the students and War Child got up to.Army of You
Thursday 29th May, Scala, Kings Cross
This year's Army of You, featuring some of the most exciting names across the UK’s thriving new music scene, such as Does It Offend You Yeah?, Hot Chip, The Rumble Strips and Autokratz, was a massive success at the Scala. Thanks to everyone who came along for making it a great night! Want more? We've got photos, video (courtesy of our friends at last.fm) and backstage interviews conducted by the lovely guys at Earwax Radio, as well as our very own Sarah's behind-the-scenes view of the night.
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Keane Live at Brixton Academy
1st November 2007, Brixton Academy
Long time War Child supporters Keane are kicking off our Iraq appeal in style with a star-studded gig at Brisxton Academy. They've brought together some of their favourite artists and best friends to raise funds for our work in Iraq. With Pet Shop Boys, Lily Allen, Guillemots, The Magic Numbers, Brendan Benson and Findlay Brown on the line-up it should be an incredible evening.Keane Live at Manchester Apollo
31st October, Manchester Apollo
Keane will be joined by Findlay Brown and Milburn in the first of two gigs for War Child. The money raised by this gig will go towards our work with children affected by conflict in Iraq, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. It's also the first time they've played a big venue outside of London for a while so there's plenty of reasons to get along.
