That question sparked a remarkable partnership between Tom and Scott of Friendly Records and War Child – one that has since raised £250,000 to support children affected by conflict.
The journey began with an unforgettable night at the O2 Academy Bristol. An all-star lineup including Willie J Healey, Katy J Pearson, Billy Nomates, Heavy Lungs, Wilderman, IDLES and a historic performance from Portishead – their first in seven years – made it a landmark moment for Bristol’s music scene and for War Child.
Since then, the partnership has only grown stronger. Over the past year, the recorded music arm of Friendly Records curated a stunning run of limited edition, coloured 7” vinyl releases featuring artists such as IDLES, PJ Harvey, Beak, J Dilla & The Jimi Entley, and a one-off collaboration between Sleaford Mods and Hot Chip. Portishead’s haunting cover of ABBA’s “SOS” was a standout, with artwork from celebrated artists like Pete Fowler and David Shrigley adding an extra dimension to every release.
