War Child last night hosted the two greatest rock bands of the 21st Century at a historic, once-in-a-lifetime show – packed with special guests.
The night celebrated the release of War Child’s new album ‘Heroes’ (out now on EMI’s Parlophone label)
http://www.warchild.org.uk/heroes
The Killers and Coldplay came together for an exclusive concert at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, in front of just 2,000 lucky music fans.
The event followed that evening's Brit Awards and each band gave amazing, intimate sets. And the star-studded audience were treated to some surprise collaborations – with the bands being joined on stage for a stellar encore featuring Coldplay and Gary Barlow performing "Back For Good", and then The Killers, Coldplay, Bono & Gary Barlow performing "All These Things That I've Done".
War Child’s ‘Heroes’ album is released on Parlophone and features its own stunning collaborations: the biggest legends in music requesting special cover versions of their own classic tracks from today’s biggest bands. It brings together the likes of Paul McCartney and Duffy, U2 and Elbow, and The Clash and Lily Allen.
All profits from the concert and the album will go to aid War Child's work to protect the most marginalised children in war zones, who would otherwise be overlooked: street children, child soldiers and children in prison.
Quote from War Child:
“Both bands were amazing – it’s a gig that no-one in the venue will ever forget. And an event that will have huge impact on War Child’s work. They were our Heroes, just for one day.”
About War Child
War Child is an international charity, founded in response to the conflict in the former Yugoslavia. A UN award winning charity, War Child works in the world’s most dangerous war zones including Iraq, Afghanistan, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. War Child aims to protect children who are hit hardest by war and its consequences including street children, child soldiers and children in prison.
Visit www.warchild.org.uk for further information
War Child is a UK registered charity number 1071659
