The Meningitis Trust - Fat Tuesday Comedy Club Birthday - 9 March 2010
Loads of amazing acts, special guests and general comedy madness with the Fat Tuesday Comedy Club and their 5th Birthday party at the The Compass, Islington. And all for the Meningitus Trust too! Plus, there will be party hats.... Tickets £10.
War Child - Kasabian, La Roux and Calvin Harris - 16 February 2010
War Child presents Kasbian, La Roux and Calvin Harris at an intimate gig for just 2,000 fans at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire. Tickets £50 on sale from 1 Feb.
V Day - Volupte at the Ministry of Sound - 14 February 2010
Volupte are excited to announce their collaboration with The Ministry of Sound. Five rooms, bursting to the seams with live entertainment: a full banquet and show in the Main Box, a full live vintage band, swingdance lessons, taxi dancers, spoken word, a movie room, live guest speakers, a celebrity DJ, aerial acts to leave you breathless, soul, funk…and much much more...The aim of the evening will be to raise money for VDAY– a charity founded by Eve Ensler (author of “The Vagina Monologues”). VDAY seeks to stop violence against women, and has now become a global movement, having claimed Valentine’s Day as its own. Tickets £25 for club tickets or £149 for 3-course dinner and show.
Hoping Foundation - Massive Attack - 11 February 2010
Massive Attack play HMV Apollo Hammersmith and a percentage of the ticket sales will be donated to The Hoping Foundation which promotes peace for Palestinian children. Tickets £31.50.
Protimos - Charity Quiz Night - 10 February 2010
Protimos is an organisation of lawyers who work to provide access to law for indigenous and marginalised communities in the developing world. The 2010 Quiz Night at the Law Society will be a lively affair with John Humphreys as Quizmaster and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in attendance. Teams of four cost £1000 which includes a champagne reception, three-course meal with wine, and entry to the quiz and auction.
Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture - European Doctors’ Orchestra - 9 February 2010
Doctor-musicians from all over Europe will gather at London’s Cadogan Hall to play an all-Beethoven concert in support of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture. Tickets from £15.
Teenage Cancer Trust - Fancy - 6 February 2010
The Teenage Cancer Trust has been selected as one of the beneficiaries for ‘Fancy’, the capital’s new dressing up spectacle. Fancy plans on reinventing the easily attained escapism of fancy dress to an invigorated generation intent on shedding their existing lives and nine to fives, for a more exciting alter ego…just for the night! The Fancy spectacle bursts into full technicolour glory at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire (9pm-3am). Tickets £12.50.
Art Saves Lives - Art Exhibition Press and Launch night - 5 February 2010
Art Saves Lives along with New Moon and Cell Mates present a celebration of art as a means to rehabilitation @ The Old Police Station, 114-116 Amersham Vale, New Cross. The exhibition, with art from Dean Stalham, Lucy Edkins, Peter Cameron, Robbi Hames, Sebastion Wilbur and John Clowes, will be opened by Hop-hop artist Eddie Otchere and feature live music from Billy Bragg's Jail Guitar Doors and performance poetry by Simon Miles and Chris Syrus. Contact cat@artsaveslives.co.uk for guest list entry. The exhibition runs for the whole of February and entrance is FREE.
New Victoria Medical Foundation - Funny Women at the Organge Tree - 31 January 2010
Funny Women are celebrating the launch of a new venue - the Orange Tree Theatre - with a special charity show in support of the New Victoria Medical Foundation. Funds raised at the show will help to provide support, counselling and complementary therapies to those affected by breast cancer. Headlining is Jan Ravens, from BBC's Dead Ringers, and the show will be hosted by Carrie Quinlan of BBC's Radio 4's News Quiz. Tickets £20.
Anthony Nolan Trust - Alessi's Ark and Treetop Flyers - 28 January 2010
Alessi's Ark is the musical project of Alessi Laurent Marke. Her album, 'Notes from the Treehouse' was released in May 2009. Described by NME.com as "astonishing and totally captivating" she is earmarked for great things. This show at the Union Chapel is in aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust who strive to take back lives from leukemia. Tickets £8.50
Samaritans - Banana Cabaret - 24 January 2010
Over the last twenty five years Banana Cabaret has been host to most of the biggest names in British Comedy and to mark this anniversary they are inviting some of their favourite acts to do a benefit gig on behalf of tte Samaritans at The Bedford in Balham. The show will feature the likes of Milton Jones, Terry Alderton, Adam Bloom, Jeff Innocent, Lucy Porter, John Moloney, Curtis Walker and others. Tickets £15.
Art Saves Lives - Tutu Tango and The Model Wife - 12, 21, 22 January 2010
ART SAVES LIVES Presents TUTU TANGO and THE MODEL WIFE @ The Volupte Lounge. Two vignettes originally written by Arthur Shnitzler, re-written with a mouthwatering burlesque twist! ART SAVES LIVES is a community interest company dedicated to finding space and a platform for marginalised writers, artists and musicians. Tickets £10 - £15.
Medical Foundation for Care of the Victims of Torture - Swishing Party - 9 January 2010
Over 7.5 billion articles of clothing go into our dustbins every year, with most ending up in landfill. So why not try swishing. Jan 9 is the first International Day of Swishing so celebrate in style with an eco-fabulous ‘Red Carpet Swish’ at London’s Swanky Andaz Hotel and help raise money for the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture. Doors open at 3.00 and the first Swish will run from 4.30 until 5.30. A cocktail break will be followed by more Swishing and more cocktails. Bring along at least one, and no more than 10 items (in good condition and with hangers). Designer items will be given 15 points, vintage 10 points and other items 5 points. Swishers can then take away items equivalent to the value of the items they came with. FREE entry.
St Christopher's Hospice - Dame Cicely Saunders Concerts - 7 January 2010
St Christopher's is delighted to announce the new Dame Ciciely Saunders Concert series featuring the talents of internationally renowned professional muscicians from around the world. The series begins with a special launch concert with Robert Cohen and Elizabeth Burley. Thereafter the concerts will take place on the first Thursday of every month betwee 7.30- 9.30 pm at St Christopher's Hospice, Sydenham. Entrance £10.
Camden Calling - Camden Calling Nuttivity - 19 December 2009
The Camden Calling Xmas party at The Torriano is the last CC gig of the year. New DJ D-Mana is on the decks, and merch will be on sale so bring anyone who might be interested. Camden Calling was a runner up in the Lemos and Crane Support Action Net Awards, winning £1000 and recognition for providing outstanding service to vulnerable people. If you can't make it to the gig you can still support this worthy social enterprise by buying the Camden Calling album Unlocked for £5.
Oxfam - Oxfam Christmas Cracker - 18 December 2009
Big Note present the Oxfam Christmas Cracker at The Comedy Pub, Leicester Square. Bands featured will include Fagan and Payne, Random Act of Blindness and True Beat as well as a few others. Tickets are just £5 on the door and all proceeds go to Oxfam.
Macmillan Cancer Support - Lucky Voice Living Room@Selfridges - 16 December 2009
Lucky Voice and Macmillan Cancer Support have joined forces to bring us all an early Christmas treat as Macmillan ambassador DJ & TV presenter Neil Fox entertains from Lucky Voice’s pop-up singing shop in Selfridges, the Lucky Voice Living Room. This is a FREE event but you can make a donation here if you would like free karaoke or a chance to be serenaded by Foxy himself!
Camden Calling - Smooth Grooves Xmas Party - 15 December 2009
Camden Calling presents the last Enterprise show of 2009, so join synth three piece THE VILE ELECTRODES for some Electro and Hip-Hop and see out the year in style. Entrance £3. Check out the video from a previous Camden Calling gig at The Cavendish Arms - filmed by Leap Anywhere. If you can't make it to the gig you can still support this worthy social enterprise by buying the Camden Calling album Unlocked for £5.
Amnesty International - AFRI-KOKOA Xmas Fundraiser Party - 13 December 2009
The AFRI-KOKOA Xmas Fundraiser Party at the Big Chill House is raising money for Amnesty International and the Mwanzo Mwema Charity. AFRI-KOKOA continues to push the boundaries of cutting edge African contemporary music & arts with a special headline act of UK legendary dance producer and disco house pioneer DJ Joey Negro (Z Records) playing a unique blend of Afro-House and funky infusions.
Crisis - Annual Carol Service - 12 December 2009
Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people. The charity recently won a national award for their pioneering work with other homelessness agencies. You can support the vital work of the charity by attending the Crisis Carol Service which will take place in the historic surrounds of Southwark Cathedral. The singing will be led by the Thames Philharmonic Choir. The service will be followed by mince pies and wine in the Cathedral. Tickets are FREE but please click here to register and secure your place.
Ndoro Children's Charities - Christmas Bazaar - 12 December 2009
Join Ndoro Children's Charities at their Christmas Family Fun Day for a day of fun and laughter, mince pies and mulled wine. The event is at St Luke's Church Hampstead, and there will be stalls, Entertainment, Santa's Grotto, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Christmas bargains, raffle prizes and hot food and refreshments along with music and cultural artists, singers, dancers, musicians, spoken word and poetry. Entry £1.50 for adults and £1 for children. 12.00 - 4.00pm.
Camden Calling - CC @ The Cavendish Arms - 12 December 2009
Camden Calling presents an evening of music at The Cavendish Arms with Wolfkang, Rukas and more... Entrance £3. Check out the video from a previous Camden Calling gig at The Cavendish Arms - filmed by Leap Anywhere. If you can't make it to the gig you can still support this worthy social enterprise by buying the Camden Calling album Unlocked for £5.
The Prostate Cancer Charity - Sing for Noel (and all other men) - 11 December 2009
The Prostate Cancer Charity are holding their first ever carol concert, Sing for Noel (and all other men) at St John's Smith Square. Performing on the night will be the Bath Male Choir, Metro Voices and the Choristers of Reigate. Max Clifford and Eastender Rudloph Walker will be doing seasonal readings. Tickets £12, £20 and £40 for VIP which includes a drinks reception in the crypt (VIP tickets have to purchased from the charity).
Elton John Aids Foundation - Out the Closet - 11 - 20 December 2009
The doors of ‘Out The Closet 2009’ in Covent Garden’s Flower Cellar’s (6-8 Russell Street) are now open and shoppers will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance, to get their hands on an exclusive array of Elton John and David Furnishes’ flamboyant clothing collection. Ranging from £10 to £2,000, the stock will feature labels such as Versace, Dior, Prada, McQueen, D&G and Jean Paul Gaultier. The shop will be restocked daily until sold out and a clearance sale will take place on any unsold stock on Saturday 19 December. The last ‘Out The Closet’, on Regents Street in 2002, sold approximately 15,000 items and raised £400,000 for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Attitude is Everything - Club Attitude @ the Big Chill Bar - 8 December 2009
The Big Chill Bar plays host to Club Attitude, the regular club night run by Attitude is Everything to showcase the talents of disabled and non-disabled musicians and DJ's. Previous headliners have included The Mystery Jets & Foals. FREE entry.
The Children's Trust - Classical Concert - 7 December 2009
This Christmas why not buy a gift for your friends and family and help The Children's Trust, which provides care, education, therapy and rehabilitation to children with multiple disabilities, complex health needs and acquired brain injury. Tickets for the 'Give a Gift' classical concert at the Coronet, Notting Hill are £40 or £80 (VIP). On the programme for the night will be young and talented composers and musicians including Fabio D’Andrea and Teodora Ilieva.
Cancer Research UK - The Mistletoe Ball - 4 December 2009
The Mistletoe Ball began in 1994. The Dorchester, Park Lane is the venue of the 16th Mistletoe Ball in aid of Cancer Research UK. This year's ball, themed on the 'Roaring Twenties', is a great way to begin your Christmas celebrations with glitz and glamour whilst raising funds for a very worthy cause. The night begins with a free flowing Cocktail reception followed by a gala dinner, auction, dancing and entertainments until the early hours. Tickets £120.
Cancer Research UK - Fortnum and Mason's Christmas Party - 3 December 2009
For one night, and for one night only: Fortnum & Mason is opening its doors for an evening of frivolity and festive fun in aid of Cancer Research UK. The whole building, including secret corners, will be transformed into a fantastical space bursting with luxurious treats from rose gin cocktails to an oyster bar. A thoroughly marvellous time will be had by all, with live music, demonstrations, fine food and champagne throughout the store from 7.00 til 10.00. Tickets £150.
International Alert - Benefit concert by Barb Jungr - 1 December 2009
Internationally acclaimed jazz singer, Barb Jungr, "one of the Hottest 100 people of 2009 in Britain” (The Independent), will bring her imaginative and individual repertoire of music and stunning voice to the beautiful All Hallows Church for a sensational and moving concert. She brings her unique vocal vision to some of the greatest songs about conflict and the desire for peace in this one-off charity benefit in aid of International Alert and the Helen Bamber Foundation. Tickets £15. Call 020 7627 6863 or email fundraising@international-alert.org for more details.
British Red Cross - Christmas Market @ Guildhall - 30 November - 1 December 2009
Solve your Christmas gift worries at the British Red Cross Christmas market then relax over lunch or a glass of wine at the spectacular Guildhall. Over 80 stalls will be selling an eclectic mix of merchandise. Preview night official opening on 30 November by the Lady Mayoress. Tickets £20 including champagne and canapes (5.30 -9.00 pm). Public day admission £5 on the door including free glass of wine. Contact Kate Crandon on 020 7382 4650 for more details.
Elton John Aids Foundation - Jimmy Choo Project PEP- November 2009
Jimmy Choo and the Elton John AIDS Foundation have launched a new collection to support the Simelela Rape Centre. Help raise awareness for this worthy cause by entering their photo competition. Upload a photo based on the theme 'You, Your Shoes and 72'. You could win the ultimate Jimmy Choo VIP experience. Jimmy Choo will donate 25% of the net sales from Project PEP to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
War Child - Alison Balsom - 28 November 2009
War Child presents Trumpeter extraordinaire, Classical Brit winner Alison Balsom with Just Jack and Fyfe Dangerfield from the Guillemots (amongst others). This intimate evening, at London's Bloomsbury Ballroom, will see once-in-a-lifetime collaborations and will banish the idea of a traditional classical concert, putting a contemporary twist as pop, rock and classical collide. There will also be an after party hosted by Lauren Laverne in the stunning art deco ballroom bar. Tickets £50.
All We Need is Love - UMKHOSI London - 28 November 2009
All We Need is Love present their annual party night - Umkhosi - at The Lane Bar, Brick Lane (Umkhosi means"celebration" in Zulu). With some fantastic music by DJ CH!CO it’s guaranteed to be an awesome night! All proceeds are going to support the over 5000 AIDs orphans of the Sweet Waters Community in South Africa. Tickets £10 on the door with flyer. Bar open until 3.00 am.
UCLH Cancer Centre - Mexican Comedy Night - 25 November 2009
Tickets for the Big Charity Comedy Night are now on sale in aid of the new UCLH Cancer Centre. The event is being held at the lovely Mestizo's restaurant where taco's are £1 each. Tickets £6.50 (selling fast!).
The Funding Network - Funding Event - 25 November 2009
The Youth Funding Network is a new approach to giving to charity. Instead of asking you to donate to charity, the organisation invites charities to pitch for your money. You can pledge money or volunteer time and with your £10 entry fee you get a £10 to start you off! This event takes place at The Hub in Islington. Come along and hear six-minute presentations from three inspiring social projects that need your support to make the world a better place. Tickets £10.
Prostate Cancer Research Foundation - Jelly Belly gig - 23 November 2009
Charity blues gig at the Troubadour - all proceeds from the door go to support the ‘give a few bob’ campaign for research funded by the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation into a disease, which still kills a man every hour in the UK. Tickets £10.
Friends United Network - Swing on a Star - 22 November 2009
Swing on a Star is a charity cabaret night with stars including Dame Judi Dench, Michale Ball, Anna Friel and Jonathan Pryce at the Bloomsbury Theatre, and is raising funds for Friends United Network. Tickets from £50. Champagne reception from 6.30 pm.
Cancer Research UK - Class Acts - 21 November 2009
Join Class Acts for a fantastic evening's entertainment featuring some of London's most talented and acclaimed performers, including Hils Barker, Linda Harrison, Nyron and Saori...and more! Tickets cost £10 in advance. The event will take place at Queen's College, 43 Harley Street and all profits will go to Cancer Research UK.
WaterAid - More the Merrier - 19 November 2009
More the Merrier - in association with XStream East radio - present Yunioshi , The October Game and more at the Bar Music Hall, Shoreditch. FREE entry, but donations to WaterAid please!
British Red Cross - Christmas Fair - 18 - 19 November 2009
The British Red Cross are holding their annual Christmas Fair at Kensington Town Hall. Kate Adie will open the event officially on Wednesday evening (5.30pm – 9.00pm) and there will be drinks and canapés for everyone. There will be stalls selling clothes, accessories, home ware, gifts for all the family and a selection of delicious food stalls. The fair continues the next day between 10.00am – 4.30pm. Tickets for the Preview Night are £20 and entrance for the fair on Thurs 19 is £5 or £4 in advance.
The Variety Club - The Variety Club Showbiz Awards - 15 November 2009
The Variety Club, the UK's oldest children’s charity for sick, disabled and disadvantaged children and renowned for its strong links with the showbiz world, will be holding its annual star-studded, Showbiz Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel. This glittering, red carpet awards ceremony will be graced by an array of international A list celebrities, industry stalwarts and kingpins, as well as personalities from the fields of film, TV, comedy, theatre, pop and classical music. Tickets from £195.
Kids Company - Boe the Comedian - 15 November 2009
Boe the Comedian is doing a show "Did I Say that Out Loud?" at the Shaw Theatre in support, and to fundraise for, Kids Company – a charity aimed at promoting the development of vulnerable inner-city children and young people. Expect intelligent twisted comedy from the self styled 'enemy of the stupid.' The show will be hosted by legendary comic Rudi Lickwood (BECA Outstanding Contribution to Comedy Award Winner). Tickets from £12.50.
Mothers4children - the Really Really Great Garage Sale - 15 November 2009
Selfridges plays host to the Really, Really Great Garage Sale in aid of Mothers4Children, an organisation that supports children's charities from around the world. The sale will take over the first floor of the Selfridges car park with 45 unique stalls. Mothers4Children patrons Lisa B, Louse Redknapp, Trinny Woodall and Yasmin Le Bon have enlisted friends and family from the worlds of fashion, music, sport and entertainment to donate covetable items for sale and to act as stallholders on the day. Stallholders will include Elizabeth Hurley, Jamie Redknapp, David Walliams and Denise Van Outen. Entrance £5 (children free).
Children in Need - DJ Captain Bob in Hove - 13 November 2009
Captain Bob presents an evening of great music at Hove Town Hall, raising money for Children in Need. Featuring XANTHUS + THE CURST SONS + HEELS CATCH FIRE + THE BEN POOLE BAND.
Starfish - An Evening at The Hurlingham Club - 13 November 2009
An Evening with Starfish will be hosted at The Hurlingham Club, a venue with a reputation that needs no introduction. A drinks reception will be followed by an evening of entertainment, auctions and games, highlighted with gastronomic excellence by Searcy's. Starfish is a charity that supports South African children made vulnerable by AIDS. Tickets from £90.
International Childcare Trust - Comedy Night - 12 November 2009
Fundraising comedy night at Jongleurs Battersea for the International Childcare Trust. Tickets £45, which includes entry fee, entertainment, dinner, half bottle of wine and a charity donation.
Orangutan Foundation - Orange for Orangutan Day -12 November 2009
Thursday 12 November is Orange for Orangutan Day© and everyone at the Organgutan Foundation office will be donning orange and going to the pub for their charity quiz. The quiz is at the Hobgoblin pub in Marylebone from 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £75 for a team of six or £15 for an individual. A tasty Thai finger buffet is included in the price and there will be prizes for the winning team and for the best dressed orange person!
Elton John Aids Foundation - Character and Cocktails - 12, 13 November 2009
The private members club, The Hospital Club, opens its doors to the riff raff to raise money for the Elton John Aids Foundation in conjunction with Grey Goose Vodka for their annual Character and Cocktails event. Patrick Cox’s fabulous flashing ‘Disco Bar’ will serve up ‘Disco Inferno’ cocktails garnished with real gold flakes. The latest addition to Grey Goose’s celebrity stock is Roland Mouret, who has created the extraordinarily structured ‘Origami Bar’ serving appropriately Japanese influenced green tea cocktails. FREE admission, cocktails £7.00 and all proceeds go to the Elton John Aids Foundation.
Headway East London - You Gotta Laugh - 11 November 2009
This event at The Water Poet promises to be a musical night of comedy in aid of Headway East London, a small charity based in Hackney supporting people with an acquired brain injury. The night will feature comedians Silky, The Silky Pair, Duncan Oakley and Jo Ogden. Limited number of tickets available. Tickets cost £10 and must be brought in advance from info@headwayeastlondon.org.
Attitude is Everything - PigPen presents Electricity in our Homes - 9 November 2009
Attitude is Everything and PigPen present a music, performance and poetry night at The Macbeth, Hoxton run by friends Ben and Gabriel. Ben's 28 and PA to Gabriel, 21. Gabriel is on the autism spectrum and non-verbal, he communicates with a Yes/No button communication device. Gabriel chooses the acts he likes from the internet using his Yes/No com device. Ben's an artist, Gabriel an autist! £5 entry on the door.
International Alert - Are you taking the Peace - 9 November 2009
A fantastic night of laughter with a top comedy line up in Are You Taking The Peace?, an evening in aid of International Alert. The Comedy Store will be host to a top line up of TV and radio comedians including Stephen Merchant, Alistair Barrie, Adam Hills and Stewart Francis. Tickets £18. The last two comedy nights have sold out quickly so get yours today. Donations from ticket sales will go towards peacebuilding work across the world. Enjoy some of the UK’s best comedians and help build peace.
Well Child - To Speak or Not to Speak? - 8 November 2009
Terrified of speaking in front of groups? Keen to improve your public speaking skills to advance your career? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then sign up for a unique opportunity to face your fears and hone your skills at the BFI on 8 November between 10.00 and 14.00. And there are prizes to be won! Registration deadline 6 November. All proceeds from the event go the UK's national sick children's charity Wellchild. Tickets £15.
Breast Cancer Campaign - Pink Ribbon Gala Concert - 8 November 2009
The Pink Ribbon Gala Concert is an evening in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign presented by Simon Bates (Classic FM) with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. With special guest stars George Layton, Cherie Lunghi, Timothy West and Prunella Scales. The music includes the translucent beauty of Borodin’s sweet Nocturne (familiar in itself and also as part of the musical, Kismet), the time-honoured serenity of Bach, and the rhythmic fun and frolics of Britten and Holst. Tickets from £10.
The Orangutan Foundation - Organutan Activity Day - 8 November 2009
To find out more about orangutans at Orangutan Activity Day at the National Geographic Store in London. Top conservationist, Ian Redmond OBE, will be dropping by to talk about orangutans, plus there’ll be face painting, model making, and the chance to meet Children’s Laureate, Anthony Browne, too. From 12pm FREE entry.
Camden Calling - Birthday Party and album launch - 7 November 2009
The eagerly anticipated Camden Calling album will finally be released on SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER at The Camden Head. Its title will be UNLOCKED and it will be the first ever CC compilation release. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. Check out the video from Camden Calling gig at The Cavendish Arms - filmed by Leap Anywhere.
War Child - Camden Crawl launch gig - 4 November 2009
The Camden Crawl festival will be hosting a very special launch gig on Wednesday 4 November at The Blues Kitchen. The fundraising event, will include live performances from a variety of Camden rooted artists who have performed in previous years at the Crawl, including Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, The Holloways, Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, Bleech, Man Like Me, MPHO, New Rhodes, Beans on Toast and surprise special guests. DJ sets will come from Lewis Rainsbury, Sean McLusky (1234) and Ed (ex-The Darkness). Entrance £8 on the door and all proceeds to War Child.
CARE - Concert for Care - 2 November 2009
Music stars and comedians put their weight behind the fight towards global poverty in aid of CARE. A stellar line up including Gary Barlow, Dara O'Briain, Damien Rice and David Walliams come to O2 Academy Brixton. Tickets available as from 9.00 am on 18 September.
Caron Keating Foundation - Women of Rock - 1 November 2009
Pinktober 09 presents Women of Rock in support of the Caron Keating Foundation at the Royal Albert Hall with Joss Stone, MelanieC, Escala, Banarama, Bonnie Tyler and more... Tickets from £40.
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society - Halloween fundraiser - 31 October 2009
HMS Belfast plays host to a Halloween fundraiser for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the charity's founder Paul Watson, (also founding member of Greenpeace) as well as stars of the hit Animal Planet TV series "Whale Wars". Live bands include Koozie Johns and the Sinnerstar Collective and Smiths tribute band The Smythes. Also on the night will be a screening of Pirate for the Sea, a movie about the life of Paul Watson. Pirate dress is encouraged and a veggie / vegan buffet is included in the ticket price. Tickets £75 from ukevents@seashepherd.org.
MAD4Africa - Halloween Fundraiser - 31 October 2009
Simmering in a Halloween cauldron, the charity MAD4Africa is mixing an evening of fun with Halloween fancy dress, DJs, great raffle prizes (including tickets for the O2) and an auction. The event is being held at the Slug and Lettuce, Islington and all proceeds will all go to help fund the building of a youth centre, situated in a very remote Rwanda community. Tickets are £8, which includes entry into a raffle to win tickets to any show of your choice at the O2.
International Childcare Trust - Halloween Party - 30 October 2009
Halloween Party at the exclusive venue 24 London in aid of the International Childcare Trust. The spooky, the ghostly and the corpselike from the supernatural world of TV, Music, Media, Fashion, Art, Sports, Entertainment, Corporate and so much more will join together to pay homage and help raise much needed awareness for the charity. Entry £10 donation at the door.
The Children's Trust - Fashion Rocks - 29 October 2009
My New Best Friends presents Fashion Rocks at The Bloomsbury Hotel, with Paris Hilton's British Best Friend, Samuel Hextall, and featuring a catwalk show, canapes served by The Pink Butlers, Music acts, Trade Stalls and a Burlesque Show. Tickets £20 with the proceeds going to The Children's Trust.
MS Society - Book launch at DKNY - 29 October 2009
The MS Society invite you to a very special evening celebrating the book launch of "Awkward Bitch" at DKNY 27 Old Bond Street from 6.00 - 8.00 pm. Enjoy 10% discount on purchases, champagne and canapes. 10% of the evenings proceeds will go to the MS Society. RSVP to bspreadborough@mssociety.org.uk. as places are strictly limited.
Mencap - The Dia de Los Meurtos Ball - 28 October 2009
Where can you find Mexican Burlesque, travelling performance gypsies and Forture Telling Frida? The Dia de los Meurtos Ball at Proud Camden of course! Maxi Jazz and Sister Bliss from Faithless will be joined by Mr C, Russ Cuban, Rory Phillips, Daisy Heartbreaker and a traditional live Mexican mariachi band at this fancy dress ball celebrating the Mexican festival the Day of the Dead. All proceeds go to Mencap. Tickets £10 (plus booking fee).
Oxfam - Oxjam Festival ; South London Takeover - 25 October 2009
The South London Takeover is an Oxjam Music Festival in Brixton covering various venues raising money for the Oxfam climate change campaign Here and Now. Oxjam Brixton’s lineup is an impressive range of major headline acts, up and coming bands and DJ's. It will be a multi-venue event at 5 venues within the area showcasing dance, unplugged, up and coming artists, roots, world music and more. Tickets £12.50.
PRS Members Fund - Helping the Heart of Music - 25 October 2009
To celebrate its 75th Anniversary and its unique history, the PRS for Music Members Benevolent Fund is proud to present a very special fund-raising concert at the Royal Albert Hall - Helping the Heart of Music. Backed by Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings throughout the show, artists will include Jan Akkerman, Melanie C, Paul Carrack, Kiki Dee, Chris Difford, Georgie Fame, Robin Gibb, Mark King and Mike Lindup (Level 42), Martin Taylor, Bill Wyman, Mick Hucknall and some Very Special Guests. Tickets from £39.
Bowel Cancer UK - Frock Swap - 25 October 2009
Frock Swap in aid of Bowel Cancer UK at the Lodge Club and Institute, Dulwich, viewing from 4.00, event opens at 6.00. Bring along your unwanted good quality clothing and swap them for something "new". £5 donation secures entry.
London's Air Ambulance - Gala Ball - 24 October 2009
The London Air Amublance Gala Ball will be held this year at the prestigious Landmark London Hotel, Marylebone. The evening will commence with a champagne reception, followed by a three course meal with wine, live music and dancing. There will also be a charity auction offering you the chance to bid on fabulous money-can't-buy opportunities. Tickets £125. More information from 020 7943 1302.
Witness Service in London - Classical Concert - 22 October 2009
The Rivlin Piano Trio perform at the 20th Anniversary Fundraising concert for The Witness Service in London which offers practical and emotional support to victims and witnesses attending court. The Witness Service is run by Victim Support, the national charity which helps victims of crime. Tickets from £20.
WaterAid - Alaska in Winter - 20 October 2009
The More the Merrier presents Alaska in Winter at The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton St. In the first date of his current UK tour, electronic wunderkind Alaska In Winter (Regular Beat Records) plays the first ever The More the Merrier Presents… to raise money for the international development charity, WaterAid. In support will be cinematic, dreampop band Autorotation, plus DJs The Rest is Noise and ElectroJoe. Entry £6 in advance or £7 on the door. All proceeds go to WaterAid.
Safe Haven Children's Trust - Space Invaders Launch Party - 20 October 2009
To celebrate the launch of Safe Haven Children's Trust the charity is having a huge party and fundraiser at 333 in Shoreditch. There'll be three floors of live music and djs plus Space Invaders themed fancy dress, with fancy dress stalls, face painting and other party treats! The Safe Haven Children's Trust was founded, to help make a difference to the orphaned and abandoned children of Cambodia. Tickets £8.
Oxjam - Cool to be Kind @ The Matter - 16 October 2009
This year, before the festival season ends Cool To Be Kind brings you one last chance to test your endurance with a mammoth festival season closing party with Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, MYLO, Kissy Sell Out, Dan Black, MPHO and Addictive TV. Europe’s renowned and most technologically advanced venue, Matter, will be transformed into a festival wonderland as C2BK hosts an unmissable Oxjam Festival flagship event, where music meets fashion meets charity all under one roof. Tickets £15 with all profits going to Oxfam.
Various Charities - Lake of Stars Malawi - 15 - 18 October 2009
Lake of Stars is an award winning three day music festival that takes place in the warm heart of Africa on the palm fringed shores of the continent’s third largest lake: Lake Malawi. The event promotes Malawian music and tourism, raises funds for charity and provides travellers and Malawians alike with the opportunity to enjoy incredible live music in an exotic and beautiful location.The Maccabees are joined by hip hop supremo SWAY, Joe Hot Chip teams up with Ross Allen, and Radioclit present The Very Best.
Seaview 2010 - African art exhibition and pop up restaurant - 12 - 15 October 2009
This unique free exhibition and art sale at Blackall Studios shoreditch brings you a variety of work including a rare collection of first generation African Stone Sculpture from Zimbabwe, photography, oil on canvass, hand-crafted furniture and more. The 4 day event will also feature a pop-up restaurant offering fresh and seasonal great value food - dishes such as lobster, wild mushroom taglitelle with truffle oil and venison all at £11 per main course or £20.10 for three courses. The event is raising money for Seaview 2010 - a charity building a sports and community centre in South Africa.
Well Child - Culture Gauntlet - 10 October 2009
If you enjoy quizzes or discovering new things, then you will love this event! Join in a truly unique opportunity to be whizzed around the (virtual) world to experience a variety of traditions, cultures and customs through a series of fun and interactive activities with the Culture Gauntlet at The Larder. Your £15 ticket also enters you into a raffle of up to 40 bumper prizes each worth between £10–£85! Proceeds from the event go the charity Wellchild. Sign up before 31 August for the chance to win a £15 voucher for Wagamama. Last day to sign up for the event is 25 September.
WaterAid - More the Merrier 1st Birthday - 10 October 2009
Celebrating a year at Bar Music Hall with a Saturday night special, More the Merrier - in association with XStream East radio - lives up to its name with 20 piece all-female choir GAGGLE getting the party started! We also have the excellent MUCHUU & VICTORIA AND JACOB playing live, a very special guest DJ and the residents playing their mix of electro, party-funk and post-punk disco fun. Plus it’s all for a good cause so come on down……. the more the merrier! Entry: Free, but donations to WaterAid please!
UCLH Cancer Centre - charity gig night @ 52 Club - 2 October 2009
Charity gig at 52 Club 52 Gower Street, raising money towards a new £100 million Cancer Centre. Featuring the very fabulous Moon Jets, Melody, Project Silver and The Wheels. Tickets £12.50.
Jail Guitar Doors - Raindance Festival - 1 October 2009
Jail Guitar Doors is a project set up by Billy Bragg to provide musical instruments to inmates to help rehabilitation. The story of this charity is now the subject of an inspiring documentary by Alan Miles and the world premier takes place at the Proud Gallery, Camden, followed by live performance by some of the artists who have supported the charity including Chris Shifflet (Foo Fighters), Get Cape Wear Cape and Mick Jones. Tickets £15.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer - Inspiration Awards for Women - 1 October 2009
The Inspiration Awards for Women in association with Breakthrough Breast Cancer at Cadogan Hall is a celebration of women from diverse backgrounds who have inspired a nation. The evening will be glamorous, fun and inspirational. Awards will be presented to the UK’s most inspirational, aspirational and stylish women. Tickets from £49.
Various Charities - Run to the Beat - 27 September
Run to the Beat is an annual event starting and finishing at The O2 in Greenwich. This half marathon is no ordinary event as it provides an exciting interactive challenge for fitness enthusiasts by combining music with sport. Research shows that selecting the right tunes could improve individual performance by an amazing 20%. Entry is £30 and the money raised will go to various charities. More details from the Run to the Beat website.
Starlight Children's Foundation - Art for Starlight - 26 September 2009
Maggie & Rose Art for Starlight is a unique new children's project designed to bring together well known and up and coming artists to inspire, teach and stimulate the young artists of tomorrow. During the summer, art workshops for children will be held to create works of art to be sold at a private view for families at the Saatchi Gallery. In the evening there will be a special auction with lots including a rocking horse designed by Vivienne Westwood and a specially designed Starlight Porsche! Tickets for the evening event are £125.
Training for Life - Legs 11 (posh bingo) - 24 September 2009
Training for Life is a charity that helps the long term unemployed back into the work force. Help raise money for this important cause by coming along to their Posh Bingo event at the Hilton in Kensington. Tickets are £38 and include supper and a glass of bubbly as well as two game cards giving you the chance to win superb prizes. More details from sandy@gigs4charity.org.
V-Day - Funny Women Awards - 21 September 2009
The annual final of the Funny Women Awards in aid of V-Day: Until the Violence Stops, takes place at the Comedy Store and is hosted by impressionist and comic, Jan Ravens. Tickets £15.
Various Children's Charities - Yellow Umbrella Day - 20 September 2009
Yellow Umbrella Day is Chiswick’s largest annual charity event and now in its 7th year. This year it will be raising money for 3 children's charities; The Log Cabin, The Shooting Star Children's Hospice and The Kid's Cookery School. Events on the day include live performances from So Blondie, Madhen and The Hanging Baskets, Pony Rides, Art and Crafts Market, Fairground Activities, Balloon Modellling, Face Painters and Giant Games. There will also be a sponsored 5KM walk and a 10KM run that start and finish at Chiswick Park. FREE entrance.
British Red Cross - Call my bluff with Wine - 18 September 2009
Help raise money for the British Red Cross with a unique wine tasting evening. The event takes the style of the game show ‘Call My Bluff’: three panellists will deliver a different description of each wine as it is being tasted. At the end of every round your table will vote for the panellist you think is truthfully describing the wine. After challenging your palate to recognise seven different wines, accompanied by an abundance of British Cheeses and a delicious selection of breads and fruit, the winning table will be awarded a prize. Tickets £45.
Camden Calling - CC at The Enterprise -15 September 2009
Camden Calling present The Standards, The Hopeless Sons and Chris Valentine at The Enterprise, Haverstock Hill. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. Entrance £3. Check out the video from last month's Camden Calling gig at The Cavendish Arms - filmed by Leap Anywhere.
Crisis - Skylight Acoustic Sundays - 13 September 2009
BrazenBunch present a new and exciting series of acoustic performances with some of London’s most exciting and innovative performers, ie Imaani. The events will raise awareness of the work of Crisis and involve and assist those who have experienced homelessness. Running every Sunday from: 9, 16, 23 August and 6, 13 September 2009 at the Skylight cafe. FREE entrance.
Nordoff Robbins - Rockwell - 11 September 2009
O2 and Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy charity are proud to announce Rockwell - a one off concert, featuring Razorlight, Tom Jones, Robert Plant, Joss Stone, Ronan Keating, Gaz Coombs & Danny Goffey (performing as Hot Rats), Gabriella Cilmi, Beverley Knight, Lulu, Dan Gillespie Sells (The Feeling) and David Gray. Tickets from £50. But why not try to win a FREE ticket from Leap Anywhere. Join Leap between now and 2 September, and you may win 1 of 6 tickets. And for every new sign up, 10p is donated to charity.
Music Therapy Charity - John Martyn Tribute - 10 September 2009
A night of tribute to one of the world’s most loved songwriters; John Martyn OBE who died earlier this year. To celebrate a music career that spanned a good few decades, not to mention genres, a collection of today’s top London based songwriters & artists will be performing interpretations of their favourite John Martyn songs on the eve of his birthday at The Bedford. The line up includes Jamie Woon, Blue Rose Code, Sam Lewis, Rob Li, Gary Poole, Ben Huws, Francesca Guarino and Kate Westall. Proceeds from the event will go to The Music Therapy Charity and Spires. Tickets £5. More details from Kate or Bec on 07739833810 or 07958055325.
The Big Issue - Reverend and the Makers - 10 September 2009
The Big Issue has spent 18 years at the cutting edge of street culture and social justice, becoming a publishing phenomenon and changing the lives of thousands of homeless people. And to mark their coming of age one of the most popular word-of-mouth acts of recent times, Reverend And The Makers, will be hitting The Big Night stage at Cargo. Tickets £12.
Nelson Mandela's Children Fund (UK) - Swish Party - 9 September 2009
The Nelson Mandela's Children Fund (UK) presents a Clothes Swap swishing party at Henry's in the City. Aside from the frock exchanges, once again the NMCF UK Swish Party will have designers showcasing their newest fashionable designs, fashion and beauty advice and make overs, as well as some special surprises throughout the evening. Tickets £10.
NSPCC - The Great British Duck Race - 6 September 2009
The 3rd Great British Duck Race starts at Molesey Lock, near Hampton Court Palace and this year the organisers aim to attempt a world record of 175,000. The winner of the race wins £10,000 (30 winner up prizes). Buy your duck NOW for only £2 and you might win something in the monthly prize draw.
Crisis - Skylight Acoustic Sundays - 6 September 2009
BrazenBunch present a new and exciting series of acoustic performances with some of London’s most exciting and innovative performers, including Marcina Arnold. The events will raise awareness of the work of Crisis and involve and assist those who have experienced homelessness. Running every Sunday from: 9, 16, 23 August and 6, 13 September 2009 at the Skylight cafe. FREE entrance.
Holborn Community Association - Outdoor film: Amelie - 27 August 2009
Ben Pentreath Ltd and Pyjama Pictures present an outdoor cinema evening with a showing of Amelie at Rugby Street, Bloomsbury. Bring seating and picnic. FREE admission with a collection in aid of the Christopher Hatton Primary School and Holborn Community Association.
Crisis - Skylight Acoustic Sundays - 23 August 2009
BrazenBunch present a new and exciting series of acoustic performances with some of London’s most exciting and innovative performers, ie ABDUL SHYLLON, M’ESHA BRYAN & ROB HUGHES, NIC BENNETT, PASQUAL NOCERA. The events will raise awareness of the work of Crisis and involve and assist those who have experienced homelessness. Running every Sunday from: 9, 16, 23 August and 6, 13 September 2009 at the Skylight cafe. FREE entrance.
Camden Calling - Artival @ The Queen of Hoxton - 22 August 2009
Camden Calling has been asked to join friends @ Single Homeless Project at this year's summer Artival at the Queen of Hoxton. The event is a celebration of various arts including music, poetry, and comedy; and helps promote social inclusion and prevent homelessness across London. Camden Calling is proud to have two acts performing, and there are plenty more on display. To get in absolutely free, download the flyer, hand it in at the door, and get all of this for FREE...12.00 - 7.00 pm
Crisis - Skylight acoustic Sundays - 16 August 2009
BrazenBunch present a new and exciting series of acoustic performances with some of London’s most exciting and innovative performers, ie ABDUL SHYLLON, M’ESHA BRYAN & ROB HUGHES, NIC BENNETT, PASQUAL NOCERA. The events will raise awareness of the work of Crisis and involve and assist those who have experienced homelessness. Running every Sunday from: 9, 16, 23 August and 6, 13 September 2009 at the Skylight cafe. FREE entrance.
Kiva - Go Game Treasure Hunt - 15 August 2009
Kiva present Go Game for Good - a high-tech interactive treasure hunt played on mobile phones, complete with digital cameras, secret missions, and actors. The game benefits the nonprofit micro-lending website Kiva which allows people to make small loans around the world to entrepreneurs such as a baker in Afghanistan or a goat herder in Uganda. The game takes place at a secret Location in London, details available after registration. Fee £15 with all profits to go to Kiva.
VSO - Very Special Occasion - 14 August 2009
Help raise money for VSO with a special fundraising event at The Bar, The Institute of Education, 25 Woburn Square, WC1H OAA, with quality live music, home made cakes, silent quiz, student bar prices and much more. Line up includes Neon Highwire, Golden Hedd, Leaves On Fire and Chopgun Harry. Suggested entry fee £6.
Macmillan - Brick Lane Takeover - 13 August 2009
Macmillan Cancer Support will be taking over Brick Lane in East London on Thursday 13 August where its first ever large scale music event – Macmillan’s Brick Lane Takeover – will welcome 2000 music lovers from 12 noon with Frank Turner and The Chapman Family already confirmed to perform at the event and with more great names to be announced. Tickets £20.
Crisis - skylight acoustic Sundays - 9 August 2009
BrazenBunch present a new and exciting series of acoustic performances with some of London’s most exciting and innovative performers, ie ABDUL SHYLLON, M’ESHA BRYAN & ROB HUGHES, NIC BENNETT, PASQUAL NOCERA. The events will raise awareness of the work of Crisis and involve and assist those who have experienced homelessness. Running every Sunday from: 9, 16, 23 August and 6, 13 September 2009 at the Skylight cafe. FREE entrance.
Camden Calling - Camden Calling at The Cavendish Arms - 9 August 2009
Camden Calling presents an evening of music at The Cavendish Arms. Headliners FUCK OFF SNEEZY - a band formed for this gig and led by STEVE WHITE - will be cheeky, irreverent, and opinionated about the state of our world today. Steve is a singing fireman from East London and he will be joined by our good friends THE SNEEZY T s! £3 on the door 7.30 pm.
Manna Community Project - London's Alright - 2 August 2009
London’s Alright’, the annual charity gig, will invade London’s Roadhouse in Covent Garden once again for a night of outstanding music. The gig, in aid of the Kajiado Children’s Home in Kenya is to raise awareness and money towards the Manna Community Project and will be used to develop a much needed healthcare centre in the region. Last years gig was a huge success, with a crowd of 300 people strong and an astonishing £2,000 was raised within the space of 6 hours. For this year's gig confirmed artists include Nadeem Leigh, T4's Orange Unsigned finalist Toby Sebastian and McGoozer with more to be announced. Tickets £5.
London's Air Ambulance - Summer Garden Party - 30 July 2009
London's Air Ambulance, the charity operating the emergency medical helicopter in London, invites you to its summer garden party at the gorgeous Ginkgo Gardens in Hammersmith. This fun, glamorous fundraising event will include unlimited canapés and fine wine, as well as the chance to bid on some outstanding items in the charity auction run by Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart. All proceeds go towards ensuring that the charity can continue to bring vital care to victims of major trauma within the M25. Tickets £75. For more information contact anita.brien@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk.
Practical Action - Farmfestival 2009 - 24 - 25 July
Farmfestival - a mix of 40+ hours of brilliant, live entertainment on several stages over two days, brilliant organic food, local beers and ciders, all at low prices. In short, a bloody good party. Top regional, local and emerging bands from across the UK & DJs. The music includes: rock, funk, electro, folk, blues, soul, rock n roll, reggae, dub and everything in between. Top bands have included Babyhead, Six Nation State, Friendly Fires, and many of the UK’s most exciting bands. Farmfestival is totally non-corporate (and will always be so), run by a crack team of downright amateurs. Proceeds go to Practical Action.
Nelson Mandela's Children Fund (UK) - Annual Gala Dinner - 23 July 2009
Taking place in the historic Long Room at Lords Cricket Ground the Nelson Mandela's Children Fund (UK) Annual Dinner is a celebration of the work of the charity and an opportunity to celebrate Mr Mandela's continuing concern for the welfare and development of children and young people during his 91st birthday week. Tickets cost £160.
International Alert - Speed dating for Peace - 23 July 2009
Back by popular demand, International Alert is holding another of its popular speed dating nights, this time at the Jewel Bar, Covent Garden for people aged 23-35. Tickets cost £20 in advance from fundraising@international-alert.org. Special offer - Boys, bring 2 male friends with you, and they’ll give you free paintballing tickets for you and 7 friends!
Seaview 2010 - Wine Tasting with African Music - 18 July 2009
The Seaview 2010 Community Soccer Project is a new charity formed to raise money to build a sports field in the Seaview region of South Africa. Help "kick-start" the fundraising by attending their Wine Tasting event at St Luke's in Kew. As well as entertaining your taste buds there will be a traditional Xhosa performance and handmade African arts and crafts on sale. Tickets for wine tasting and buffet £35 (non-drinkers £9). The party continues until 1.00 am at the Paradise Wine Bar. More information from seaview2010@live.com. STOP PRESS - quote "gigs4charity" and save £10 on an advance ticket (ie £25). Special offer not available on the night.
War Child - Army of You - 15 July 2009
Army Of You at The Tabernacle is War Child's annual showcase for the most exciting new artists and DJ's around - The Noisettes, Friendly Fires, Hot Chip and The Rumble Strips have all starred in past years. It is just one way WAR CHILD uses music to campaign in the UK, the likes of The Petshop Boys, U2, Feeder, Keane and most recently The Killers and Coldplay have headlined WAR CHILD events. Tickets £8.
Camden Calling - Camden Calling @ The Good Ship - 12 July 2009
Camden Calling @ The Good Ship - Acoustic Anarchy - an afternoon of acoustic music from all corners of the spectrum /Hip Hop/Jazz /Punk/Folk/Psychadelic/Rock/World & Pop from a range of performers including homeless people that have planned promoted and produced the afternoons festivities. £3 on the door 2.00 pm - 6.00.
Rock against Cancer - 100 Club - 12 July 2009
Rock Against Cancer uses music of all kinds to help with the treatment of cancer in young patients. They do fantastic and innovative work - so if you want to support them get down to the 100 Club for their gig on the 12th of July! Tickets £8 or £10 on the door.
Burlesque Women's Institute - Save Burlesque Fundraiser - 12 July 2009
The Burlesque Women's Institute invites you to join in with their Save Burlesque campaign fundraiser on Sunday 12th July at Proud Camden. "You are warned that this show may contain heavy amounts of humour, mockery, irony and suggestive remarks. Although, Camden Council will be able to sleep safely knowing that not one of their regulations will be broken and you can rest assured that whilst we have made all effort to remove any references of a sexual nature, any attempt at striptease will be heavily censored by the Burlesque Womens Institute Censorship Team". Tickets £6 in advance and £8 on the door.
Friends United Network - Clothes Swap - 11 July 2009
Friends United Network (FUN) present a clothes swap at The Royal School in Hampstead. FUN recently received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service for their pioneering befriending scheme for children in London. Entry to the clothes swap is £6 on the door or £5 in advance by calling 0207 4850900. The event starts at 12.30.
The Hunger Project - Fun Under the Sun - 11 July 2009
Fun Under The Sun is a charity fundraising day raising money for The Hunger Project, a charity committed to help end hunger and poverty in Africa. There will be fun family activities for all ages, including a bouncy castle, 9-hole crazy golf, bouncy boxing, archery, face-painting, drumming classes, coconut shy and classic car rides. There will be a BBQ to keep hungry children at bay and a bar for all weary parents! There will also be bric-a-brac and second-hand book stalls so go along and grab yourself a bargain between 10.30- 16.30 at the Chiswick Business Park.
Camden Calling - Camden Calling @ The Torriano - 11 July 2009
Camden Calling @ The Torriano - an evening of Hip Hop/Audio Visual Electro & House Music brought to you exclusively by homeless and vulnerable people. £3 on the door.
Lake of Stars - Press Launch at Rich Mix - 9 July 2009
Launch party for Vinspired Lake of Stars Festival in Malawi at Rich Mix. with TAYO, DEKKER & JOHAN PLUS LIVE MUSIC.
Attitude is Everything - Rock the Boat - 8 July 2009
Mencap presents Rock the Boat at Proud Camden, a new monthly club night kicking off with live music from Heavy Load, a DJ set by Tim Westwood, and Mencap's celebrity ambassador Matt Horne. Rock the Boat provides the opportunity for people with a learning disability to be involved in running the night - Proud has been mentoring those involved & integrated them into all aspects of the evening. From the door girl, coat check, DJ's, Bands, the sound engineer, to the design of the poster and flyers. Tickets £5.
CRY - Cazfest Music Festival - 5 July 2009
Cazfest is an all day summer music event to be held in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, with Billy Lunn (lead singer of The Subways), Sway, Young Fathers, Big Linda and many others, alongside a wide range of other entertainment, all in memory of Caroline Johnstone. All proceeds from the event will go to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Tickets cost £12.
St Mungo's - Summer Fete and Bridge Walk - 5 July 2009
Take part in the St Mungo's five mile Bridge Walk - from Mint Street Park in Southwark to St Giles in the Fields Church near Shaftesbury Avenue, where they will be celebrating their 40th birthday by holding a a Summer Fete. 40 years ago St Mungo's was set up by committed individuals who pushed a pram around London Streets delivering soup for rough sleepers but now they are the UK's leading charity helping homeless people.
Pratham UK - Pratham Indian Summer Party - 28 June 2009
Pratham UK present their Indian Summer Party. Amongst the enchanting splendour of the Chelsea Conservatory they will be creating an exotic evening of entertainment, including mouth-watering delicacies of Indian fusion cuisine prepared by renowned caterers. Pratham has successfully educated over 21 million children in India through its 'Read India' campaign, but another 80 million still need to be reached if their target of 100 million children by 2010 is to be reached. Tickets £150.
Cancer Research UK - Swap my frock - 27 June 2009
Swap My Frock at The Valmont Club in Chelsea is an event raising money for Cancer Research UK which allows you bring in items of clothes which you used to love and swap them for newly found treasures that other fashionistas have brought to the event. The idea is that the more items you bring, the more ‘frock money’ you will have to spend. Imagine bagging a new outfit for a holiday, or a head turning dress for that special night out? Tickets £10.
Kenya Link and Oxjam - Songs on a Midsummer's Evening - 27 June 2009
Unplugged Live presents Songs on a Midsummer's Evening at St Pauls, Dorking with a selection of beautiful original songs and covers performed by a group of young musicians including students from the Academy of Contemporary Music, Trinity College Of Music and The Guildhall College of Music. With Dan Bryer and others. Tickets £5. Proceeds to go to Kenya Link and Oxjam.
Medical Foundation for Victims of Torture - 20 Years of Travelling, 40 Years of Jokes - 26 June 2009
It's hard to catch Michael live, and even harder to meet him in person but The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture have got hold of the holy grail! 20 Years of Travel, 40 Years of Jokes - A night with Michael Palin combines the best bits of his many adventures with his life as part of Monty Python. Catch the event at Indig02 in Greenwich. Tickets from £13.
Prostrate Cancer Research - JCC Comedy with a Cause - 22 June 2009
JCC presents 'Comedy with a Cause' at the Comedy Store in aid of The Prostate Cancer Research Foundation, featuring established and emerging talent from the comedy scene. Guests include Comedy Store regulars and award winning comedians Josh Howie and Matt Kirshen, the only Welsh / Jewish comic on the circuit, Bennett Arron; Jewish Comic of the Year Joe Borr; BBC TV’s David Schneider; writer Ivor Baddiel; Canadian comedian and writer Judy Batalion and Britain’s Best Mates, Phil and Phil. Tickets £12.
Invisible Children - Discover the Unseen - 22 June 2009
Invisible Children, a charity that raises awareness about abducted child soldiers in Central East Africa, presents Discover the Unseen at The Bridge SeOne - an intimate yet dynamic evening of guest speakers, ground-breaking media and live music - and the chance to be involved in Invisible Children's first film project in Europe. With music from Wanlov the Kubolor, Poetic Pilgrimage, Number 39, allstationsdown and Jo Dudderidge from the Travelling Band (Glastonbury New Talent winners 2008). Tickets £5 in advance or £7 on the door.
Breast Cancer Campaign - Lexapalooza Festival - 20 June 2009
Annual all day festival, Lexapalooza Festival, raising money for the Breast Cancer Campaign at North London’s newest rock venue The Gaff. Acts include Chris T-T & The Hoodrats - Kill Chaos - Superman Revenge Squad - Ben Marwood - Armed Response Unit - General Bovine & The Justice Force 5 - Jim Lockey - Blind Havoc - Popes of Chillitown - Oxygen Thief - Psychofiend (Misfits Tribute). Tickets from £5.
Tesfa - The London Four Music Festival - 18 - 21 June
L4 is a new festival based in London showcasing great unsigned British talent, taking place over four consecutive nights in North, South, East and West London. The bands include the very talented MoonJets in Camden on Saturday 20 June - see them now before they're famous. Other bands include My Drug Hell (Thurs), Sleepscape (Fri), and Clones (Sun). All proceeds from the festsival go the Tesfa Foundation, which provides early childhood education to disadvantaged children in Ethiopia. Entry £5.
Crisis - Zane Low, Pendulum and Chase & Status - 17 June 2009
Crisis Hidden Gigs is a series of music gigs, hosted by Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people. The gigs take place in central London throughout May and June 2009. The venues will remain ‘hidden’ until 24 hours before the gig, when a text or email will be sent to the ticket holders. Zane Lowe, Pendulum and Chase & Status are all playing DJ sets on 17 June. They will also be supported by a live performance from top newcomers The Bays Tickets £27.75.
Camden Calling - CC @The Enterprise - 16 June 2009
Camden Calling is a new social enterprise set up with the aim of helping vulnerable and homeless people access the arts and the music scene. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. Camden Calling @ The Enterprise, Chalk Farm, 7pm with The Vile Electrodes, MC Millitants, Dekay, Matt Finucane, Pete, Sarah Louise, Simon Anning. Entry £3.
Medical Foundation for Victims of Torture - Craniosacral tester sessions - 12 June 2009
Viola Sampson will be offering £10 Taster Sessions as part of this year's Craniosacral Therapy Association's National Awareness Week. This is a chance for your friends and family to try craniosacral therapy and find out how it might help them and contribute to the important work of the Medical Foundation for the Victims of Torture at the same time. The sessions will take place between 10.00 and 2.00 at the Heathy Living Centre. Book here.
Music4children - Natty Bo and the Top Cats - 12 June 2009
All the way from Cuba Natty Bo and the Top Cats are gracing the stage of the Tabernacle for a 2 hour set in support of music4children. So if you're into Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae you'd be mad to miss it. Tickets £7.00.
Camden Calling - Camden Calling at The Bridge House II - 11 June 2009
Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from, homeless & vulnerable people. This gig at The Bridge House II features La Rebla Fam + Dekay + Axis of Arseholes + Mada + Wolfkang + Malcolm Kaksois + Pete. Ska, Hip Hop, Punk Rock, Folk & experimental music all for just £3.
Kids Company - Benefit for Kids Company at the Comedy Store - 8 June 2009
Raising money for Kids Company this comedy night at the Comedy Store features hyperactive Adam Bloom as MC and brings you the superb John Moloney, TV impressionist Alistair Mcgowan, Perrier nominee Ed Byrne, the hilarious Milton Jones, if.comedy award winner Brendan Burns, and veteran ground-breaker Arnold Brown. Tickets £20.
Oxfam - Oxfam DIY - from 6 June 2009
Oxfam and Mrs Jones (aka Fee Doran) present Oxfam DIY. Mrs Jones (who has styled The Killers, Kylie, Scissor Sisters and Goldfrapp) and the Oxfam team have been busy reinventing the Camden Oxfam store as the ultimate fashion resource destination for independent style seekers. With its range of eclectic fashion, music, homeware and second-hand books, this inspiring shop will open its doors to the public on Saturday 6 June with a guest performance of the Golden Silvers at 2.00pm. FREE entry. If you can't make it to your local Oxfam store why not try Oxfam online!
Imire Safari Ranch - There's a rhino in my house - 2 June 2009
There are only 500 black rhinos left in the world! The Imire Safari Ranch, a black rhino breeding station in Zimbabwe, needs to raise funds to pay for guards to stop poachers killing these beautiful animals just for their horns. Animal Planet present the UK Premier of their documentary "There's a rhino in my house" at the UCS Theatre in Hampstead. Auction and free wine and nibbles. Tickets cost £30 of which 100% will go to the charity. More details from 0207 4352216.
Crisis - Starsailor, Bombay Bicycle Club and others - 2 June 2009
Crisis Hidden Gigs is a series of music gigs, hosted by Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people. The gigs take place in central London throughout May and June 2009. The venues will remain ‘hidden’ until 24 hours before the gig, when a text or email will be sent to the ticket holders. On 2 June Starsailor will perform an exclusive acoustic set alongside Bombay Bicycle Club, the 4-piece modern jazz group Portico Quartet, and singer/songwriter Jeremy Warmsley - the event will be hosted by last.fm. Tickets £27.75.
Sumatran Orangutan Society - OrangAid - 1 June 2009
Bill Bailey will be on the bill for a performance to raise money for the Sumatran Orangutan Society at the Lyceum Theatre in London. Other confirmed acts are Jason Manford, Nina Conti, a special appearance from Bollo from The Mighty Boosh, with more acts to be confirmed. Tickets from £20.
Childline - Childline Rocks - 1 June 2009
ChildLine Rocks is an annual charity rock concert organised under the auspices of ChildLine 20, an independent committee set up to raise £2,000,000 for ChildLine to celebrate 20 years of ChildLine's existence.This year's line up at the Indigo O2 includes The Pretty Things, Jon Lord (Deep Purple), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Thunder, Uriah Heep, Sons Of Albion, Hot Leg, Steve Balsamo. Tickets £25 seated, £40 standing.
Vital Voices Global - Seven - 1 June 2009
Vital Voices Global presents the London Premier of Seven at the Royal Aeronautical Society. Seven is a groundbreaking piece of theatrical art that tells the stories of seven extraordinary women from around the world - seven women who have overcome insurmountable odds to bring about major changes in their home countries. This evening will move your soul and give you a glimpse into the courage and sacrifice these women have made to improve the roles of women worldwide. Tickets £20.
MGA - Charity Firewalk - 31 May 2009
Ever fancied walking barefoot across a bed of burning coals? Well now's your chance. Raise money for the MGA charity by joining the Billericay Ladies Circle at The Rising Sun @ 6pm, Billericay. Oh yeah, I almost forgot it's for the Ladies and the Men, so guys if you are interested you don't need to wear a dress (unless you want to). More details from Maria Martin on 07779 121 621.
Starlight Children's Foundation - Art for Starlight workshop - 29 May 2009
Take your little darlings to an art workshop with Daisy Villeneuve. All works of art created in this workshop will be framed and then exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery for the Maggie & Rose Art for Starlight event on 26 September when the paintings will be sold to raise money for the Starlight Children's Foundation. Workshops cost £45 per child and the ticket includes entry for one child and one adult at the children's private view and party. Paintings will be sold (for under £100) to raise money to grant wishes for seriously and terminally ill children throughout the UK.
Children of Peace - Stand up for Peace - 23 May 2009
Children of Peace present an evening of fabulous comedy at the Cockpit Theatre. All money raised goes towards schemes that bring Palestinian and Israeli kids together in the hope that they will build positive relationships for future generations. The Line up so far includes Simmon Munnery (surrealist legend), Pippa Evans (IF.comedy award nominee), Paul Foot (BBC New Comedy Award winner) and Josh Howie (raised as a Buddhist, trained as a rabbi, now one of the comedy circuit's most popular stand-ups)Tickets £15.
Right to Play - Right to Play World Cup at Stamford Bridge - 22 May 2009
Battle it out to be crowned 2009 Right To Play world champions. Right To Play invite you to warm up with Olympians before competing in a 5- a- side qualifying & 7- and 11-a-side knockout football competition. You’ll play in one of the most famous grounds in the world, meet players, and receive an adidas football strip and goody bags. Make it to the final, and your team will play with ex Chelsea legends. More information. Right To Play is an athlete-driven international humanitarian organisation that uses sport and play as a tool for development of children and youth in the most disadvantaged areas of the world.
Breast Cancer Care - Mark My Words - 22 May 2009
Boe The Comedian Presents Mark My Words - Stand-up comedy and sketch show at the Bloomsbury Theatre supporting Breast Cancer Care. “Boe came, he saw, and he conquered!” Dibbi, Choice FM. Tickets £12.50.
Camden Calling - The Enterprise - 19 May
Camden Calling is a new social enterprise set up with the aim of helping vulnerable and homeless people access the arts and the music scene. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. Camden Calling @ The Enterprise, Chalk Farm, 7pm with Lord Byron, Dekay, Stealig Jenni, Rukas, Dayream Parade, Pete, Sarah Louise, Simon Clothier. Entry £3
Crisis - Crisis Hidden Gigs Dodgy and the Bluetones - 17 May 2009
Crisis Hidden Gigs is a series of music gigs, hosted by Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people. The gigs will take place in central London throughout May and June 2009. Top acts will play in intimate, unusual spaces, making for a unique musical experience. There’s also a twist. The venues will remain ‘hidden’ until 24 hours before the gig, when a text or email will be sent to the ticket holders. There’s a good reason for this. Crisis wants to a put a spotlight on the growing issue of ‘hidden homelessness’ in the UK. Tickets £27.50.
MaMa - Big MaMa May Ball - 16 May 2009
Big Mama May Ball starring Antonio Forcione, Gwyn Herbert, Me and Bobby... and others at 176 Prince of Wales Road, Kentish Town. In Mozambique a mother has a one in ten chance of watching their child die from Aids or other health problems. Proceeds from this event go to support the MaMa charity working with the people of Mandimba in their journey towards better health and economic empowerment. £12 on the door or £10 in advance.
ISS UK - ISS UK World Market 2009 - 13 May
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the ISS UK World Market (formerly known as the Spring Fair) will be the best yet at Kensington Town Hall.
Video Manifesto - Brazilian Heat : Manifest Yourself - 12 May 2009
This cultural extravaganza at Guanabara will raise crucial funds needed to kick-start Video Manifesto’s youth education project in the Complexo de Alemo slum of Rio de Janeiro. The party line up includes music from Choro Bandido, Barking Bateria and DJ Larissa, a Capoeira presentation by the Abada Group and a live freestyle graffiti competition. Tickets £10.
Crisis - Crisis Hidden Gigs with Hot Chip - 5 May 2009
Crisis Hidden Gigs is a series of music gigs, hosted by Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people. The gigs will take place in central London throughout May and June 2009. Top acts will play in intimate, unusual spaces, making for a unique musical experience. There’s also a twist. The venues will remain ‘hidden’ until 24 hours before the gig, when a text or email will be sent to the ticket holders. There’s a good reason for this. Crisis wants to a put a spotlight on the growing issue of ‘hidden homelessness’ in the UK. Tickets for the Hot Chip gig £27.50.
Red Cross - Dance for Life - 2 May
Dance for Life 2009 brings together schools, youth and dance groups in local communities throughout the south-east by making dance accessible to all young people aged 18 and under, regardless of their ability. This fun charity event is a celebration of youth dance. It opens up dance as a medium to overcome cultural, social and physical barriers, giving pupils the chance to perform and celebrate with their friends, family and school. Groups are invited to choreograph a dance routine that in some way reflects an aspect of the Red Cross' work. The first event is at the Shaw Theatre.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer - Sing for a Cure - 2 May
A glorious and uplifting music event at the Southbank chronicling stories of breast cancer survivors through songs of different styles from a range of composers. Powerful and inspiring, Sing for the Cure has been performed in almost every major city in the US and features an orchestra, full chorus and celebrity narrators. This European premiere raises funds for the cancer charity Breakthrough. Tickets from £12.
BAC Producers Club - Don John Gala Evening - 30 April 2009
Want to party like it’s 1978? BAC Producers Club and Kneehigh invite you to attend a special performance of Don John at Battersea Arts Centre. Created by the legendary Kneehigh Theatre in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Bristol Old Vic, Don John is an inventive and radical re-telling of Mozart's Don Giovanni, set in 1978 against a backdrop of neon and cigarette smoke, this is the ultimate story of love, loss and liberation. Tickets £75 for the show PLUS the aftershow party with the chance to mingle with the cast and the creative team for retro cocktails, canapes and live music to the disco beat.
Aspire to Inspire - Raw Inspiration - 25 April 2009
Raw Inspiration is an annual celebrity fundraising fashion event which assists the development of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue a career in the fashion industry. The event is a gala evening of fashion, fun, food, live music and celebrities and takes place at Chelsea Football club and stars, amongst others, Alexander O'Neal. Tickets from £40. Proceeds from the event go towards the Aids charity Mildmay and the Cancer Charity Look Good Feel Better.
Camden Calling - Torriano - 25 April 2009
Camden Calling is a new social enterprise set up with the aim of helping vulnerable and homeless people access the arts and the music scene. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. This gig at The Torriano features Me’sha Bryan & Tyler Rix + Mada + Wolfkang + DEKAY + Daydream Parade + Sarah Louise + Pete + Glenn Hodge. Suggested donation £3. Check out future Camden Calling dates on MySpace.
RNID - Don't Lose the Music @ Ministry of Sound - 22 April 2009
RNID and The Ministry of Sound present their first club night as part of the Don't Lose the Music campaign featuring world class DJs/producers Above and Beyond, a silent disco and some of the biggest names in the dance music scene, including The Viceroy, Severino, Chad Jackson and Shane Watcha. There are four million young people in the UK who are at risk of permanent hearing damage from amplified music and many of them do not realise that the very thing they love could be harming them. RNID's Don't Lose the Music campaign aims to make sure young clubbers know how to protect their hearing. Entrance £5.
TeenBoundariesUK - Charity Launch Party - 21 April 2009
You are cordially invited to attend the launch party for TeenBoundariesUK at Studio Valbonne. Hosted by Lizzie Cundy Professional WAG, TV Presenter, Model, Ex-Bond Girl. TeenBoundariesUK is a non-profit educational trust, which aims to STOP SEXUAL BULLYING in schools. With guest DJs ANA who have been described as the biggest act to hit dance music this year by a major label insider as well as a whole host of celebrity guests, including Calista Roberts (Bongo Jam). The theme of the evening is high glamour with a champagne reception, 5ft chocolate fountain and catwalk fashion show. Tickets from £25.
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund - Swishing Party - 21 April
Dig out your unwanted clothes and "swish" them at this fundraising event at Henrys to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. The evening will include presentations by fashion designers, a special Vintage section and a secret celebrity swap! Tickets cost £10. More details from 020 30771286.
Camden Calling - DEKAY Album Launch @ The Enterprise - 21 April 2009
Camden Calling is a new social enterprise set up with the aim of helping vulnerable and homeless people access the arts and the music scene. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. This gig at The Enterprise in Chalk Farm is the Albumn launch for DEKAY and also features Mada + The Penny Black Remedy + Ste Beard + Pete + Nick Capaldi & The Spinning Sound About. Suggested donation £3. Check out future Camden Calling dates on MySpace.
Parkinson's Disease Society - Party for Parkinson's - 20 - 29 April 2009
Party for Parkinson's is a great way to support the work of the PDS. This year the PDS celebrates it's 40th year of supporting people with Parkinson's - so it's the perfect time to party! You can hold any kind of party, from a coffee morning to a fancy dress ball. Order your FREE fundraising party pack now.
Amnesty International - AFRI-KOKOA featuring Jazzie B - 12 April 2009
AFRI-KOKOA have the honour of being joined by the legendary Jazzie B (Soul II Soul) OBE headlining for with an awesome, dance floor filling eclectic DJ set celebrating 20 years of Back to Life and Soul II Soul. This Easter Bank Holiday ALL DAYER will be an instant snapshot of the vibrant Afro-fusion scene in London and is presented in association with Amnesty International. 3pm-1am at the Big Chill House FREE entry. Be there!
Oxfam - The Velvet Sneaker presents Oxjam Vol 3 - 9 April
The Velevet Sneaker - purveyor of fine musical distractions and defender of cultural miscellany - invites you to enjoy a tantalising assemblage of up-and-coming artists at The Troubadour. Tickets cost £6. Check out the Oxjam calendar for more fundraising events.
The Prince's Trust - EC4 Music at the Barbican - 7 April 2009
Enjoy a night of classical music and support The Prince's Trust at the Barbican, courtesy of EC4 Music. EC4 Music was formed in 1995, its principal aim to draw on the huge musical talent of those who work in The City and its surrounding area. This concert, the group's fourth at the Barbican in aid of The Prince's Trust, takes us on a musically exhilarating journey - one might say weird and wonderful! Tickets from £10.
Attitude is Everything - Cargo - 7 April 2009
Club Attitude Presents Club Attitude at Cargo with The Xcerts, The Indelicates, About: Blanck and The Good Gods! With special guests DJS Ben Ayres (Cornershop) and Dr Kiko. Attitude is Everything improves deaf and disabled people's access to live music by working in partnership with audiences, artists and the music industry to implement a Charter of Best Practice across the UK. Tickets £5.
Seaview 2010 - Wine Tasting and Auction - 4 April 2009
The Seaview 2010 Community Soccer Project is a new charity formed to raise money to build a sports field in the Seaview region of South Africa. Help "kick-start" the fundraising by attending their Wine Tasting event at St Luke's in Kew. As well as entertaining your taste buds there will be a traditional Xhosa performance and handmade African arts and crafts on sale. Tickets for wine tasting and buffet £35 (non-drinkers £9). The party continues until 1.00 am at the Paradise Wine Bar. More information from seaview2010@live.com.
Ostomy Lifestyle - Lingerie & Beachwear Party 2009 - 2 April
The Cafe de Paris is the glamourous location for the Lingerie and Beachwear Party including champagne reception and entertainment by the King of Comedy Magic Christian Lee (currently starring in Max Magic on Sky One). Award winning food and music and dancing until 3.00 am makes this a fabulous fundraising event for Ostomy Lifestyle. Tickets £20 for the show or £75 for the VIP treatment.
Redress - Charity Comedy Night - 1 April 2009
Mixt Nutz present a comedy night at The Grosvernor Arms Mayfair with all the profits going to REDRESS a human rights charity that works with the victims of torture to help restore their dignity and bring their torturers to account. Tickets £6 on the door. Check out Mixt Nutz on You Tube.
MercyCorps - Easter Bingo - 29 March 2009
Get your pens and dabbers at the ready for yet another Mongol Rally Adventurists Fundraiser - Easter Bingo at the Star of Bethnal Green. Fantastic range of prizes on offer including two return flights to Faro, Portugal! Not bad for a game of Bingo. £3 - 3 cards, £5 - 6 cards. All proceeds go to Mercy Corps an International humanitarian aid and development charitable organization that focuses on emergency relief services, economic development and civil society initiatives.
Homelessness - Give a Heart a Home - 28 March 2009
This is an event to raise the profile of the homelessness sector and to celebrate the past successes and current work in tackling the root causes of homelessness. The event will promote the efforts of organisations to empower homeless people to take charge of their lives through Community involvement, learning skills and increasing their confidence and sense of identity. The evening includes speakers, success stories music and fun fundraising activities. Tickets £8.50 in advance or £10 on the door. Venue - Westminster Cathedral. More details.
Lake of Stars - Bright Lights, Big City - 27 March 2009
Lake of Stars Festival director Will Jameson and his brother Charlie are hosting a new LOS night every Friday evening at The Yard in Shoreditch... with reggae, soul, funk, jazz, blues, afrobeat, latin, calypso and hip hop played out by Lake of Stars DJ's Wildcat 74/5 and Ten Ton Tonka. DJs play until midnight every Friday, enough time to catch the night train home or time to disappear into the city. Expect a warm welcome and cold beers, deals on wine and incredible music. Escape the bright lights and come downstairs to Yard, every Friday. Joyful hour 6pm - 8pm.
International Alert - Speed date for Peace - 26 March 2009
Back by popular demand - International Alert is holding its 5th Speed Dating event at OnAnon. So if you are aged between 25 - 35 why not experiment with a night of fun, socialising and possible romance. Tickets cost £20 and the proceeds go to support the UK's leading Peacebuilding organisation. Contact adesimoni@international-alert.org
Oxjam - The Velvet Sneaker presents Oxjam Vol 1 - 26 March 2009
The Velevet Sneaker - purveyor of fine musical distractions and defender of cultural miscellany - invites you to enjoy a tantalising assemblage of up-and-coming artists at The Troubadour. Tickets cost £6. Check out the Oxjam calendar for more fundraising events.
Teenage Cancer Trust - RAH Concerts - 24-29 March
Teenage Cancer Trust’s concerts have fast become one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the annual British music calendar. Now into their ninth year, the concerts, which were the brainchild of Teenage Cancer Trust Patron and The Who frontman Roger Daltrey CBE, have featured some of the world’s biggest bands treading the boards at London’s world famous Royal Albert Hall. This year the bands include Anthony and the Johnsons, Stereophonics and Kasabian. Tickets available from Friday 13 February at 10.00.
VDay - Volupte and the Black Cotton Club - 22 March 2009
For one night only Volupte & The Black Cotton Club are to relocate to the very opulent Cafe De Paris for a spellbinding night of beautiful burlesque, climactic cabaret, live music and vintage tunes spun by The Black Cotton Club hosts Lady Kamikaze & "Mr Burlesque" El Nino. This is a non-profit evening in association with VDayLondon to raise money and awareness for VDAY - Eve Ensler's charity which seeks to stop violence against women. Tickets from £12 - £25.
Shelter - Cake Time 2009 - 21 - 27 March
Whether you're a big fan of flapjacks or it's muffins that make your mouth water, Cake Time is the perfect excuse to get together with friends, family, or colleagues, and tuck in to your favourite cakes while raising lots of lovely money for Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity. Register for your FREE Cake Time pack full of scrumptious cake recipes, top fundraising tips and Cake Time goodies: call 0844 515 1190.
OXJAM - Friday Night Live at the Blag Club - 20 March 2009
KeyPadMusic presents an OXJAM event at the Blag Club in Notting Hill Gate to raise money for Oxfam. OXJAM has fundraising events all over the country. Check out the events calendar for more details.
Breakthrough for Breast Cancer - La Vita's 2nd Birthday - 13 March 2009
La Vita is the international club night with a conscience. To date it has raised £18,500 for Breakthrough for Breast Cancer. Set up 2 years ago by Sam Divine, La Vita has grown into a firm date in the clubbing calendar for many party people. This event (2 rooms, 16 DJs) takes place at Lightbox. Tickets £10 or £15 on the door.
Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture - Vintage clothes sale - 12 March
The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture present a Vintage Clothes Sale at the Courtauld Galleries from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm.
MGA - LK Bennett Charity Evening - 11 March 2009
Enjoy an evening of fun, fashion and a glass of bubbly at the flagship LK Bennett store in Sloane Square in aid of the Myasthenia Gravis Association. Guests enjoy a 10% discount on all items and have the chance to win goodies donated by OKA, Chanel and Tiffany to name just a few. LK Bennett will also donate 10% of sales to MGA. Entrance fee £20 donation in advance. Myasthenia Gravis is a debilitating disease in which the body's immune system attacks the nerve receptors in the muscles often with devastating consequences.
ActionAid - Funny Women in Support of International Women's Day - 8 March 2009
Funny Women intends to celebrate International Women's Day with a fantastic new show Celebrity Funny Women. A host of female celebrities face the challenge of becoming a Funny Women, coached and supported by some of Funny Women's favourite comedians. Tickets £30, or £60 including VIP after show party. This year's Funny Women charity show is supporting ActionAid's Put Your Foot Down campaign - which aims to send over 2000 shoes to Downing Street on International Women's Day 2009 as a protest against violence against women and HIV and Aids.
Camden Calling - Camden Calling at The Cavendish Arms - 8 March 2009
Camden Calling presents an evening of music at The Cavendish Arms featuring Headmongers + Mada + Dekay + The Fighting Cocks + Higher Love + Pete + Daydream Parade. Camden Calling - Helping Homeless People Acess the music scene. Suggested donation £3.
Comic Relief - Classic Relief : A Gala Comedy Concert - 7 March
Classic Relief at the Southbank - classical stars and Southbank Centre's Resident Orchestra present an extraordinary evening of laughter and great music. Whether you are a music professor or can't tell a string quartet from a string vest, this is an unmissable performance from people you thought would never let their hair down. Tickets from £10. In aid of Comic Relief.
Spiro Ark - The Berakah Project - 7 March 2009
An evening of uplifting world music celebrating harmony between Muslims, Jews and Christians with celebrated ensemble Berakah. Berakah is a world-music ensemble featuring musicians from Muslim, Jewish and Christian backgrounds. Following a UK tour last year, they come to Southbank Centre, in association with Spiro Ark, a London-based charity that organizes Jewish cultural events. Tickets from £15.
War on Want - Stand up to Corporate Power - 5 March
War on Want presents Stand up to Corporate Power at the Shepherds Bush Empire. This Comedy Gig will feature explosive stand-up and political satire from Mark Thomas, Adam Bloom, Andi Osho, Paul Sinha, Shappi Khorsandi, Tim Vine, and is hosted by Daniel Kitson. Tickets £15.
Macmillan - ISIS Ensemble Concert - 26 February 2009
Classical concert featuring music by Beethoven, Mozart and Kodaly at St. James Church, Piccadilly. £10 per ticket (including a glass of wine) and all proceeds go to Macmillan.
Astell Foundation - Opera Gala - 25 February 2009
The Astell Foundation presents Opera Gala in the Mountbatten Room at the Royal Automobile Club. The wonderfully talented soprano Sena Larard and world renowned pianist Jonathan Papp (pianist to Dame Kiri Te Kanawa) will entertain exclusively th the first fundraising event for this new homelessness charity. Complimentary red and white wine will be served during the interval. Tickets £25.
Barnados - Simply Madonna; Materials of the Girl - 21 February - 22 March 2009
Iconic singer Madonna has wowed millions of fans over the years and to celebrate her career a new exhibition of her costumes is taking place at the Truman Brewery. Simply Madonna is the world’s largest collection of the Queen of Pop’s costumes. Highlights include the pink Material Girl dress and the wedding gown from Evita. Tickets cost £6.50 - £9.50 and £1 from every ticket goes to Barnados.
Mercycorps - Hate charity, love clubbing Love charity, hate clubbing - 20 Februaru 2009
If you hate charity but love clubbing its the perfect excuse, if you love charity but hate clubbing well again the perfect excuse to help raise some cash for a good cause at the Star of Bethnal Green. DJs on the night - Anil Chawla, Tim Davison, Dale Anderson, Mark Sun, The Co-ordinators and Hanuman! All proceeds go to Mercy Corps an International humanitarian aid and development charitable organization that focuses on emergency relief services, economic development and civil society initiatives. £5 secures entry.
WaterAid - The More the Merrier - 19 February 2009
More the Merrier is a new regular charity night held at Bar Music Hall, on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This month the line up features The Kemistry Kay Young, Kase, Spredluv Collective and DJs DJ B and Joe Disco. Collections will be taken for WaterAid, an international charity working in 17 countries providing water and hygiene education to some of the world's poorest people. FREE entrance.
War Child - The Killers and Coldplay - 18 February 2009
War Child, the international charity that protects children living in the world's most dangerous war zones, present The Killers and Coldplay post-Brits gig. Tickets £50 but only available by lottery. Registration begins at 9.00 am on 30 January and ends at 5.00 pm on 3 February. Register here.
Red Cross - Madame Zingara and Her Theatre of Dreams - 13 February
Madame Zingara and Her Theatre of Dreams is a truly unforgettable event. Spend the evening enjoying a four-course meal and be entertained by world-class trapeze artists, cabaret singers, comedians and contortionists. Tickets from £65 include a welcome drink, a decadent four-course meal and the unique Madame Zingara show, all in the stunning surroundings of their mirrored tent, located at Battersea Power Station, London. All proceeds raised will benefit the Red Cross’ lifesaving work with people living with HIV in southern Africa.
International Alert - Speed Dating for Peace - 12 February
Back by popular demand - International Alert is holding its 4th Speed Dating event at OnAnon. So if you are aged between 25 - 35 why not experiment with a night of fun, socialising and possible romance. Tickets cost £20 and the proceeds go to support the UK's leading Peacebuilding organisation. Contact adesimoni@international-alert.org
Camden Calling - Camden Calling @ The Cavendish Arms - 8 February 2009
Camden Calling presents an evening of music at The Cavendish Arms featuring The Hopeless Sons + DEKAY + Nick Capaldi & the Spinning Sound About + Malcolm Kaksois + Daydream Parade + Beatman StreetmanPeteman + Simon Anning. Camden Calling - Helping Homeless People Acess the music scene. Suggested donation £3.
DEC Gaza Appeal - Unplanned Afternoons - 8 February
Unplanned Afternoons presents a very special Unplanned session at the Eagle, Hoxton to raise money for the DEC Gaza Appeal. FREE entrance from 1pm. Watch the DEC appeal here. After an 18 month blockade of Gaza and three weeks of heavy shelling the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is now completely overwhelming. Thousands of people are struggling to survive with many having lost their homes and most down to their last supplies of food and fresh drinking water.
Oxfam - UK Premiere of Quidam - 7 February
The Royal Albert Hall plays host to a benefit performance of Cirque du Soleil's Quidam to raise funds for Oxfam's work with young people in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, approximately 3.5 to 5.5 million people are known as "Untouchables". People within "untouchable" communities are deprived of basic rights, including education and health services. At the age at which they should attend the school and play, children are usually undertaking laborious work with their parents. Oxfam is helping young people in these communities to receive an education and to have health care. Tickets from £26.40.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer - Pink Ball - 7 February
Join the North West Kent Breakthrough Group at The Pink Ball at Eltham College. The night will commence with a pink fizz reception at 6.30pm, followed by a three course meal, to be held in King George's Hall, Eltham College. The night's entertainment includes a quiz, raffle, grand prize draw and dancing to 'Jumping the Sharks' until midnight. Dress code is pink or purple tie. Tickets £55.
ActionAid - First Hand Experiences - 5 February 2009
Join ActionAid for an evening drinks reception at the Thistle Euston to hear more about their First Hand Experiences. You'll meet people who have had a First Hand Experience and hear how it has changed their lives and the lives of others. You'll meet the ActionAid tean and have the chance to ask questions.
People in Need - Music for Namibia - 5 February
People in Need (PIN) presents Music for Namibia at The Vineyard, Islington - a charity concert to support children's chorus in the Karas region of Namibia to help them fulfil their dream of performing in Europe. PIN is a Czech organisation that provides relief aid and development assistance whilst working to defend human rights and democratic freedom. The evening will feature African music from Kasai Masai, drum performance, a demo dance class and a raffle. Tickets £5 in advance of £8 on the door. More details from 07708764412.
Camden Calling - The Torriano - 31 January
Camden Calling is a new social enterprise set up with the aim of helping vulnerable and homeless people access the arts and the music scene. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. This gig at The Torriano features Adrian Mada, Wolfkang, Adrian Roye, Malcolm Kaksois, Hannah Banks, Daydream Parade, Ste Beard, Simon Clothier. Suggested donation £3. Check out future Camden Calling dates on MySpace.
Wings of Hope - Smiles4smiles comedy evening - 30 January
Smiles4smiles present an evening of comedy at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford, with Felix Dexter, Dave Thompson, Luke Toulson and Sal Stevens to raise money for Wings of Hope, a charity which provides free education in developing countries to children living in poverty, orphaned or separated from their families. The charity has no religious or political affiliations. Tickets £10 on the door (doors open at 6.00 for 7.00 show) and all proceeds will go towards building a school for underprivileged children in India. Suitable for 15+
St Christopher's Hospice - Cinderella - 24 - 31 January 2009
St Mark's Players celebrate their 50th anniversary with the family pantomine Cinderella in support of St Christopher's Hospice and the Royal Marsden Hospital at Stanley Halls, South Norwood. Tickets £6.50.
NSPPC - Lions Den Comedy Charity Final - 23 January
The Lions Den Comedy Club present The Lion's Den Champion of Champions King of the Jungle Birthday Gong Show Charity Final Spectacular at the Cross Kings Pub. Tickets cost £10 with all proceeds going to the NSPCC.
Rainy Day Trust - DIY Dinner 2009 - 19 January 2009
The Rainy Day Trust 10th Anniversary DIY Dinner 2009 will take place at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington and will be hosted by Ed Bryne. Tickets from £95.
Oxfam - Oxjam at the Fighting Cocks - 16 January
Five rad bands take the stage at Kingston's "Fighting Cocks" to raise some cash for the worthy Oxjam cause!! £5 entry. For more OXJAM events in your area check out the OXJAM calendar.
Camden Calling - The Bridge House - 15 January
Camden Calling is a new social enterprise set up with the aim of helping vulnerable and homeless people access the arts and the music scene. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. This gig at the Bridge House features Lord Byron, The Kemistry, Dekay, Mada, Wolfkang, Malcolm Kaksois, BeatmanStreetmanPeteman, Steve White. Suggested donation £3. Check out future Camden Calling dates on MySpace.
WaterAid - More the Merrier - 15 January
More the Merrier is a new regular charity night held at Bar Music Hall, on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This month The MoonJets headline with support from Emile Brynge and DJs DJ B and Joe Disco. Collections will be taken for WaterAid, an international charity working in 17 countries providing water and hygiene education to some of the world's poorest people. FREE entrance.
Oxfam - The Good Intent, Puttenham - 12 January
Good Intentions Music is an acoustic music event that takes place in the intimate surroundings of the Good Intent, the traditional village pub in Puttenham. Providing a showcase for songwriters and bands from the Surrey area and beyond, the evenings feature open mic sets and featured artists playing longer sets. Raising money for Oxjam. For more OXJAM events in your area check out the OXJAM calendar.
Camden Calling - The Cavendish Arms - 11 January
Camden Calling is a new social enterprise set up with the aim of helping vulnerable and homeless people access the arts and the music scene. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. This gig at the Cavendish Arms features Adrian Roye, Love Like a Bomb, Mada, Dekay, Daydream Parade, BeatmanStreetmanPeteman, Shed Stud Prod. Suggested donation £3. Check out future Camden Calling dates on MySpace.
CRY - OwnAFilmCompany Launch party and charity auction - 8 January
To celebrate the launch of their new website, OwnAFilmCompany.com, are having a launch party at Oxygen. Entry to the launch is free, and the event will feature a silent auction of movie memorabilia and a business card raffle, both in aid of charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, CRY.
NSPCC - Chelsea New Year Disco - 2 January 2009
The legendary Chelsea New Year Disco is back in 2009, packing a whole lot of fun into one evening! This event has been running successfully for over 15 years, with more than 500 children between the ages of 11-14 years thronging the Chelsea Football Club at Stamford Bridge. If you don't want to dance you there will be plenty to keep the adrenaline rushing, with bungee runs, a bucking bronco, surfboarding, a giant tombola, and much more! There will also be various stalls selling hotdogs, candyfloss, popcorn, fizzy drinks and an assortment of other sweets and treats. Tickets £36 with proceeds to the NSPCC.
Camden Calling - Alabama 3 - 27 December
Camden Calling is a new social enterprise set up with the aim of helping vulnerable and homeless people access the arts and the music scene. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. This gig at the JAMM, Brixton features The Alabama 3 “The Best Live Band in the Country” (The Guardian), and supports Camden Calling in their home venue to raise funds and awareness of the organisation's work, supported by Camden Calling friends The Penny Black Remedy (Indy award winners Best Alternative Act 2008) & featuring Camden Calling DJ & Ozzy Osbourne look-alike DJ OZZY. Tickets £10.
REDRESS - Charity Comedy Night - 18 December
Mixt Nutz in partnership with REDRESS, the human rights charity seeking reparation for survivors of torture from all around the world, present a night of comedy at The Tabard Theatre. Tickets cost £5.
Seaview 2010 - Wine Tasting and Auction - 16 December
The Seaview 2010 Community Soccer Project is a new charity formed to raise money to build a sports field in the Seaview region of South Africa. Help "kick-start" the fundraising by attending their Wine Tasting event at The Bear, Clerkenwell, between 6.00 and 10.00pm. The wine tasting quiz will be headed by Sommelier and Wine Merchant, Mauro Vendramin, who has worked with Gordon Ramsay and Gary Rhodes. Tickets £8, £17 and £35. More information from seaview2010@live.com.
The Big Issue - The Big Xmas 08 with the Brand New Heavies - 16 December
The Brand New Heavies are pleased to announce a really rather special one-off gig at the Bloomsbury Ballroom in association with The Big Issue. Complimentary champagne on arrival and special guests The Cuban Brothers means that this will be a fabulous, festive feast with a great party atmosphere. A luxury goods and celebrity raffle will complete the treat. Tickets are a very reasonable £30.
WaterAid - Unsigned's Acoustic Sunday - 14 December
Unsigned is back for another one-off session at Bar Music Hall this time featuring a number of artists playing acoustic only sets with the aim of creating a relaxed Sunday afternoon of music. The bar will be serving food all day, and special Christmas treats will make it the perfect place to spend a cold winter’s afternoon. Collections will be taken for WaterAid, an international charity working in 17 countries providing water, sanitation and hygiene education to some of the world's poorest people.
Crisis - Carol Service at Southwark Cathedral - 13 December
The ever popular Crisis Carol Service will take place in the beautiful and historic Southwark Cathedral. This year the renowned Thames Philharmonic Choir will be joined by internationally renowned soprano Kathryn Harries and a choir of homeless people in a service led by Canon Bruce Saunders. There is no charge for tickets but spaces are limited. To apply email david.coulthread@crisis.org.uk. This Christmas Crisis will be running its 37th Crisis Open Christmas, helping London's homeless receive support and friendship over the Christmas period with the help of thousands of volunteers from every walk of life.
Families Relief - Day of Indulgence - 13 December
Sisterhood present a Day of Indulgence to support the Families Relief Build an Orphanage Scheme at St Boltophs, Liverpool Street between 12.30 and 9.30. Tickets cost £20 and include live entertainment and an alchol free bar, more details from 07894 802 827.
Street Child Africa - Singing on the Streets for Kids on the Streets - 11 December
Street Child Africa is the only UK charity entirely devoted to helping street children across Africa. They work in partnership with African organisations who adopt a street based approach to seek out and befriend street children, offering them guidance from trustworthy adults, education, medical care, baby care, skills training, vocational sponsorship, a place in the community, and a chance to choose a different path in life. Staff and volunteers will be singing in Kingston town centre to help raise funds to continue their essential work. The singing will take place between 4 - 6 pm outside the HSBC Bank in Clarence Street, Kingston. Further details from Alison Gillespie or Jacqui Hegarty on 0208 972 9820.
International Medical Corps UK - Charity Carol Concert - 10 December
International Medical Corps UK invite you to their FREE Charity Carol Concert at St Giles in The Fields. Performing this year is the London College of Music Chamber Choir directed by the acclaimed Paul Ayres. All proceeds from the concert will go to IMC UK programmes helping victims caught up in some of the world's forgotten conflicts including Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq and Somalia. Following the concert there will be complimentary Mince Pies and Drinks!
Camden Calling - The Enterprise Camden - 9 December
Camden Calling is a new social enterprise set up with the aim of helping vulnerable and homeless people access the arts and the music scene. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. This gig at The Enterprise, Camden features Malcolm The Citizens + Mada + The Beard Grows + Edelweis Pirates + Pete + Anna Sinfield. FREE etrance but £3 donation suggested.
Children's Heart Foundation - Carol Concert - 8 December
The Children's Heart Foundation will be holding a Christmas Carol Concert in Trafalgar Square between 8-9pm on 8 December to raise awareness and vital funds for children and young people with congenital and acquired heart conditions. The concert is FREE. For more details, please contact Alice Sander on 020 7422 0630 or alices@chfed.org.uk.
Celebrities Guild - Auction of Cartoon Originals - 7 December
The Celebrities Guild of Great Britain is a social and fundraising organisation comprising well-known people from show business, the arts, politics and sport and since 1977 it has been raising money for various charities. Join the Celebrities Guild for the Cartoon Auction with many leading cartoonists attending, at The Victoria Hall, Highgate Literary Institute. Tickets £10 each (including refreshments). More details from Ella on 0208 449 1234.
Cinema and TV Benevolent Fund - Exclusive Preview of Bolt - 7 December
The Cinema and TV Benevolent Fund present an exclusive preview of the new Disney animation Bolt in 3D at the Empire, Leicester Square. Tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 for children. More information from judith@ctbf.co.uk.
Light of Day - Benefit Concert at the Halfmoon - 7 December
The Halfmoon, Putney, presents a charity gig for Light of Day to raise funds for research into Parkinson's Disease. With a fabulous line up that includes Badly Drawn Boy, Joe D'Urso, Willie Nile, Jesse Malin, and Marah. Tickets £25, two shows, 4.00 pm and 7.00 pm.
Lake of Stars - Xmas Party - 6 December
Bloom and Lake of Stars present the ultimate Xmas Party at the Horse and Groom, 28 Curtain Road, Shoreditch. Tickets £5 before 10.00, £7 after.
Oxfam - XFM Winter Wonderland - 2 December
This year's XFM Winter Wonderland at Brixton Academy will be supporting Oxfam. The line up is Kaiser Chief, Iglu & Hartly, Ida Maria, Ladyhawke and White Lies and more. Tickets go on sale on Friday 7 November at 9.00.
Rostropovich-Vishnevskaya Medical Foundation - SLAVA ! - 30 November
The London Cello Society gathers international stars for a major tribute celebrating the late Mstislav Rostropovich— legendary cellist and humanitarian and the former Honorary Patron of the Rostropovich-Vishnevskaya Medical Foundation. This tribute, sponsored by Sothebys at Cadogan Hall will honour the humanitarian efforts of the Foundation, whose remarkable achievements in improving the health and well-being of children in Russia and surrounding republics have been internationally recognised. Tickets from £18.
The Children's Society - Festive Fusion - 27 November
Fesitve Fusion - not just your average Chrismtas party! Start the festive season in style with a night of festive fun and dancing. Celebrate a fantastic year for Fusion Events at the Lounge Bar at Tiger Tiger. Arrive before 7pm for complimentary sharing platters and happy hour cocktails, followed by a special Bollywood session from dancing professional, Jay Kumar. Tickets £12. Proceeds to The Children's Society.
British Red Cross - Red Cross Christmas Fair - 26 and 27 November
The British Red Cross is holding its Christmas Fundraising Fair at Kensington Town Hall. This year’s stalls will offer an eclectic mix of merchandise, from funky young designer bags and belts to kichenware, pashminas to pearls, delicious food and drink to exciting Fair Trade goods. The opening party takes place at the preview night on 26 November from 5.30-9.00 and Frank Gardner OBE, the award-winning BBC Security Correspondent, is the guest speaker. Tickets cost £20 (including wine and canapes). The fair continues on 27 November from 10.00-4.30. Tickets cost £5 on the door or £3 in advance (children free).
VSO - Stars of Africa - 26 November
Join VSO for Stars of Africa to celebrate 50 years in the grandest ever event at the Royal Albert Hall with "living legend" Hugh Maskela. Tickets from £15.
AbilityNet - A Night at the Moulin Rouge - 25 November
Raising money for iT4Communities and AbilityNet , this year's Intellect Annual Charity Ball is at The Marriot, Grovsenor Square and the theme is the Moulin Rouge. AbilityNet is a national charity that helps disabled people use computers by adapting and adjusting their technology and iT4Communities leads the national IT volunteering programme. Tickets from £195.
Pilgrims Hospice in Kent - London's Alright - 23 November
After the huge sucess last year when London's Alright raised £6,500 for The Pilgrims Hospice in Kent, the team return to the Roadhouse for more of the same - unsigned bands in a fantastic venue all for a very good cause. Line up includes Sugarmonkey, Stone Halo, Underbelly, Broadcasts, Tickets £10.
Tea Leaf Trust - Charity Winter Ball - 22 November
The Tea Leaf Trust will be hosting its inaugural Sri Lankan Charity Winter Ball at the Porchester Hall. Tickets cost £70 and include a 3-course Sri Lankan dinner, traditional Sri Lankan music, prize draw and Motown and Soul Band. More information from Yasmeen on 07875014355 or Rachel on 07976396238 or the tealeaftrust@yahoo.com.
Children with Leukaemia - Bloomsbury Ball - 22 November
The charity Children with Leukaemia are pleased to present a brand new party-style fundraising event - The Bloomsbury Ball. It is being held at the Bloomsbury Club, a fascinating tented venue in Coram Fields, London. The host for the evening will be Shaun Williamson, best known for his role as Barry in Eastenders. The champagne reception will be followed by a three course meal and music from Jamelia. Tickets are £150.
Camden Calling - The Cavendish Arms - 20 November
Camden Calling is a new social enterprise set up with the aim of helping vulnerable and homeless people access the arts and the music scene. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. This gig at The Cavendish Arms, Stockwell features The Boy The Girl & All The World + King of Conspiracy + Ken Kobayashi & Friends + Malcolm Kaksois + Pete + Hannah Banks + Mada. FREE etrance but £3 donation suggested.
ActionAid - Broccoli Music supporting BTP - 20 November
Broccoli Music presents Bollocks to Poverty on Tour with The Black Dove Experiment, The Pretty Suspects, Karova, and Tall Poppies at The Legion, Old Street. Entry is FREE with donations welcome at the bar, all in support of Action Aid.
British Red Cross - Call my Bluff with wine - 19th November
The British Red Cross presents Wine tasting with a twist at Butchers Hall, EC1. The evening begins with a drinks reception, after which guests will move to the Livery Hall where the wine tasting will take place in the style of the game show ‘Call My Bluff’. Three panellists will deliver a different description of eight wines as they are being tasted, and at the end of each round your team will vote for which of the panellists you think is describing the true identity of the wine. Tickets cost £55.
The Rheumatology Discretionary Fund UCL Charity - Loopfest - 19 November
Loopfest is a live fashion and music event to raise money and awareness of the disease Lupus and takes place at the Proud Gallery, Camden. Tickets £6 on the door.
NSPCC - CHAOS POINT : Vivienne Westwood Gold Label - 18 November
More than a fashion show, this remarkable performance will see Dame Vivienne Westwood and Mark Stephenson of London Musici join forces to create an extraordinary catwalk show involving performance artists and a live showpiece by the London Musici orchestra, in the magnificent setting of Banqueting House at Whitehall Palace. A matinee performance with afternoon tea will take place from 4pm to 5.45pm, followed by a gala evening event with dinner, which will begin at 7.30pm. Both promise to be a memorable experience for anyone interested in the worlds of fashion, music, theatre and art. The evening event will also hold an exclusive auction with guests bidding on money-can't-buy items to raise funds for the NSPCC. Tickets from £75.
Diabetes UK - Free charity gig in Kings Cross - 17 November
FREE music and comedy gig in support of Diabetes UK at the Lincoln Lounge in Kings Cross. The talented London Vocals will be performing live opera from 8.30pm, followed by live jazz singing, then live music and DJs until 1.30 am.
Children in Need - CIN Fundraiser - 14 November
Captain Bob presents an evening of great music at Hove Town Hall, raising money for Children in Need. Featuring The Astonishing, Spiderbaby, The Splendour and Twelve Stone Toddler. Advance tickets are £6. £8 on door or £6 concessions/fancy dress.
Campaign for Better Transport - Around the World in 80 Ways - 13 November
Michael Palin reckons he's been Around the World in 80 Ways – and at least one of those involved a colander! Michael will be sharing some of these adventures with the public, at an entertaining evening at Southbank Centre, London. Tickets from £12. Join him on a rolling, perambulating, dog-sledding, camel-roping reminiscence talk and help raise money for the Campaign for Better Transport.
Nyumba Ya Thanzi - Dinner and Quiz - 12 November
Nyumba Ya Thanzi - The House of Good Health - is a UK-based charity working in Malawi to support locally designed development initiatives. The Annual Dinner, Quiz and Celebrity Auction will be held at the Louise Blouin Institutue in Notting Hill and there will be a host of "money can't buy" items and a guest celebrity. Tickets cost £100.
MacMillan Cancer Support - Neiland Choice - Preview night 12 November
The John Bloxham Gallery, Clapham, in conjunction with Dark Theatre in plays host to an eclectic show curated by professor Brendan Neiland at which Sir Peter Blake will exhibit and give an introductory talk. Artists included: Ivor Abrahams, Val Archer, Sir Peter Blake, Simon Burton, Brad Faine, Peter Freeth, Martin Fuller, Hugh Gilbert, Donald Hamilton-Fraser,Natasha Kissel, leonard MCombe, Janitzio Moreno, Terry New, William Packer, Justine Smith, John Stark, John Wilkins. 10% of sales from the exhibition will go to MacMillan Cancer Support.
Reprieve - Cruel and Unusual - 11-15 November
Reprieve, the legal action charity, is delighted to announce that it will be staging Cruel and Unusual, Keith Farnan’s brilliant one-man comedy show about the death penalty. The show is at the Hen and Chickens Theatre and gives Reprieve an invaluable opportunity to raise awareness about the continuing work they do for people facing the death penalty and other human rights violations around the world. “Keith Farnan: Cruel and Unusual manages to be genuinely informative about death row, genuinely realistic about the possibility of change, and genuinely funny enough to receive several rounds of applause.” – Three Weeks. Tickets £10, all proceeds to Reprieve.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer - Future Dreams - 9 November
Future Dreams is a spectacular one night only theatrical gala at the Savoy Theatre, to raise money in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Thirty talented youngsters have successfully auditioned to star alongside renowned theatrical artists such as Denise Van Outen, Christopher Biggins, Louise Gold and many more. They will all perform excerpts from popular hit West End musicals, including Billy Elliot, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Our House to name but a few. The show will be presented by celebrity guests including Cat Deeley, Patrick Kielty and others. Tickets from £50.
Camden Calling - The Good Ship - 9 November
Camden Calling is a new social enterprise set up with the aim of helping vulnerable and homeless people access the arts and the music scene. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. This gig at The Good Ship, Kilburn features Malcolm Kaksois + The Choir With No Name + Hannah Banks + Mada + Simon Anning + Heartsong + Daydream Parade + Anna Sinfield + Pete + Wolfkang. FREE etrance but £3 donation suggested.
Barnardos - Bollywood Nights, Barnardos Annual Ball - 8 November
Barnardos present the Bollywood Nights Ball at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel. Tickets cost £100 and include champagne reception, dinner and a night packed full of entertainment.
MenCap - Little Noise Sessions 2008 - 8 - 18 November
MenCap Music presents the Little Noise Sessions 2008. This year the line up includes Razorlight, Kasabian, Glasvegas, James Morrison, Sterophonics, Keane, The Frattellis with more acts to announced.
Kids Company - Rumble in the Jumble - 7- 9 November
Kids Company, the charity founded by Camila Batmanghelidjh in 1996 in order to provide practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children and young people, presents Rumble in the Jumble where you’ll find a galaxy of designer clothes, accessories and beauty products donated by some of the world’s major fashion houses (and its most stylish celebrities). Hosted by Gwyneth Paltrow, entry is £2 per ticket with all proceeds from the event going to the charity. The sale will be at The Boiler House, Truman Brewery between 10am and 7pm.
Camden Canals and Narrowboat Assoc - Halloween Canal Trip - 31 October
Specially decorated community narrowboats are doing spooky trips with scary music through the cobweb strewn Islington tunnel between 31 October and 2 November. Boats depart throughout the afternoon and evening. The trips are designed for children accompanied by adults. There will also be additional activities inside the canal museum with glowstick bracelets and sweets given to the children. Dressing up recommended! Trips last just under 1 hour and a family tickets costs £32. Adults £9.50, children £7.50. Pre-booking essential.
ABANA UK - AARRGHH... FREAK OUT! - 31 October
Abana UK is announcing their second major charity fundraising event for 2008 –‘Aarrghh…freak out!!’, a Halloween party at Willy’s Wine bar. Festivities begin at 6pm and will include live art shows featuring a sculpturer and street artist, DJs, raffles and prizes for the best Halloween themed costume. Tickets cost £10 on the door or in advance from Abana UK. The event will be raising funds to support a community in Rugerero in southern Rwanda, including the building of a technical and vocational centre.
Camden Calling - The Cavendish Arms - 23 October
Camden Calling is a new social enterprise set up with the aim of helping vulnerable and homeless people access the arts and the music scene. All Camden Calling events are in part planned, produced, promoted and include performance from homeless & vulnerable people. This gig at the Cavendish Arms, Stockwell features Lord Byron + Love Like a Bomb + Wolfkang + Mada + Pete + Daydream Parade. FREE entrance (suggested donation £3).
Celebritites Guild - Film and TV Quiz - 19 October
The Celebrities Guild of Great Britain is a social and fundraising organisation comprising well-known people from show business, the arts, politics and sport and since 1977 it has been raising money for various charities. Join the Celebrities Guild for this Film and TV Quiz night at The White House, Regents Park. Tickets cost £35 and include a buffet supper. The proceeds go the The Nightingale Community Hospice. More details from Ella on 0208 449 1234.
Epilepsy Action - Fundraising Dinner - 17 October
Epilepsy affects 456,000 people in the UK (one in every 131). It is the most common neurological condition in the world but is also unfortunately the most misunderstood and neglected. If you live near Essex you can help raise valuable funds for Epilepsy Action by buying tickets for the fundraising dinner at Orsett Hall. Tickets cost £35 and include a 3-course meal, charity auction, live band and disco. More details from Dianna Piper 01375 371348 after 5.00 pm.
Kids Company and Jail Guitar Doors - The Ealing All Stars - 16 October
Catch a comedy show unlike any other at the new Leceister Square Theatre - four variety gang-shows of sketches, songs and characters from the cast of the legendary Ealing Live!, the club that launched what Bruce Dessau called "a new comedic dynasty". Re-united here to raise funds for Kids Company and Jail Guitar Doors this is your chance to see many TV faces, including David Armand, James Bachman, Katy Brand, Justin Edwards, Simon Farnaby, Richard Glover, John Hopkins, Tony Law, Shelley Longworth, Tom Meeten, Barunka O'Shaugnessy, Katherine Parkinson, Dan Renton Skinner, Nick Tanner, Gareth Tunley, Tom Verrall, Ben Willbond, including very special guests Kevin Eldon and if.comedy nominee Pippa Evans. Tickets cost £20.
Rainforest Foundation - Hot and Bothered - 14 October
The Rainforest Foundation UK is hosting a ‘Hot and Bothered' comedy night at the Leicester Square Theatre, as part of the Big Joke Festival. Hot from Edinburgh the fabulous Josie Long will be performing, along with Irish-Iranian stand-up Patrick Monahan, the brutally witty Natalie Haynes and the sharply funny Janey Godley. A special guest compere will also be lending their talents to what promises to be a night of hilarity, all in the name of a good cause. Tickets cost just £15 for general admission, with VIP tickets at £25.
Africa Rising - ThisDay Music and Fashion Festival - 14 October
The grand finale of Africa Rising - an energetic show to raise awareness of a positive Africa - takes place at the Royal Albert Hall and includes Christina Aguilera, Seal, Youssou N'Dour along with stunning catwalk shows by renowned international designers with supermodels from around the world, including Naomi Campbell and Alex Wek. Tickets from £55.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer - Stacey Kent Concert - 13 October
Jazz singer Stacey Kent will perform a special charity concert as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the O2 Indigo Arena on 13th October 2008. Proceeds of the event will go to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Campaign. Tickets from £10.
Children of Peace - Busting for Peace Burlesque Dinner - 9 October
Volupte presents the Busting for Peace Burlesque Dinner Gala to raise money for Children of Peace. The Gala - at which it is hoped to raise over £1000 for the charity - will feature a full burlesque and vaudeville cabaret show headlined by some of the UK's best-loved talent - as well as a very special auction, and various other surprises speckled throughout the night. Tickets cost £75 in advance by calling 0207 831 1622 or by booking online and include a 3-course meal, a glass of champagne and dancing till 3.00am. £10 from the ticket price and £1 from each cocktail sold will go to the charity.
Kids Company and Jail Guitar Doors - Ealing Live! - 9 October
Catch a comedy show unlike any other at the new Leceister Square Theatre - four variety gang-shows of sketches, songs and characters from the cast of the legendary Ealing Live!, the club that launched what Bruce Dessau called "a new comedic dynasty". Re-united here to raise funds for Kids Company and Jail Guitar Doors this is your chance to see many TV faces, including David Armand, James Bachman, Katy Brand, Justin Edwards, Simon Farnaby, Richard Glover, John Hopkins, Tony Law, Shelley Longworth, Tom Meeten, Barunka O'Shaugnessy, Katherine Parkinson, Dan Renton Skinner, Nick Tanner, Gareth Tunley, Tom Verrall, Ben Willbond, including very special guests Kevin Eldon and if.comedy nominee Pippa Evans. Tickets cost £20.
ScotsCare - Waggle yer Wallies - 9 October
Why not mark in St Andrews Day early with a celebration of Scottish music by joining ScotsCare at the Bedford Arms Balham’s for a fantastic night of Scottish entertainment. Tickets cost £12 in advance or £15 on the night.
Oxfam - Oxjam Festival - 1 - 31 October
The Oxjam month of October has kicked off! Hundreds of gigs, concerts and club nights are taking place across the country. More details from the Oxjam calendar.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer - The "Inspiration Awards" for Women - 7 October
Hosted by June Sarpong, The 'Inspiration Awards' for women at Cadogan Hall will be an evening like no other. A night full of classical and jazz performances by some of the industry's most talented artists. Awards will be presented to the UK's most inspirational, aspirational and stylish celebrities and non celebrities. There will also be an award for the most Inspirational International. This event is in association with the charity 'Breakthrough Breast Cancer' and sponsored by ‘Pedini’. Tickets from £49.
Leukaemia Research - Run to the Beat - 5 October
Run to the Beat is a new annual event starting and finishing at The O2 in Greenwich. This half marathon is no ordinary event as it will provide an exciting interactive challenge for fitness enthusiasts by combining music with sport. Research shows that selecting the right tunes could improve individual performance by an amazing 20%. The organisers will also be working with City Showcase, London's leading festival for new music, to ensure that some of London's most exciting talent will deliver music on the day. Entry is £30 and the money raised will go to Leukaemia Research. More details from 020 8233 5900 or the Run to the Beat website.
Amnesty International - The Secret Policeman's Ball - 4 October
Frank Skinner, Alan Carr, Shappi Khorsandi and many more to take to the stage for The Secret Policeman’s Ball 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall. This year's event will also mark the start of Amnesty International's celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in December. Tickets from £65.
Kids Company and Jail Guitar Doors - The Ealing All Stars - 2 October
Every Thursday night between 25 and 16 October catch a comedy show unlike any other at the new Leceister Square Theatre - four variety gang-shows of sketches, songs and characters from the cast of the legendary Ealing Live!, the club that launched what Bruce Dessau called "a new comedic dynasty". Re-united here to raise funds for Kids Company and Jail Guitar Doors this is your chance to see many TV faces, including David Armand, James Bachman, Katy Brand, Justin Edwards, Simon Farnaby, Richard Glover, John Hopkins, Tony Law, Shelley Longworth, Tom Meeten, Barunka O'Shaugnessy, Katherine Parkinson, Dan Renton Skinner, Nick Tanner, Gareth Tunley, Tom Verrall, Ben Willbond, including very special guests Kevin Eldon and if.comedy nominee Pippa Evans. Tickets cost £20.
ADDISS - ADHD Family Fun Day - 28 September
This family fun day at Victoria Park, Finchley is being organised by ADDISS, the national charity for ADHD, in partnership with Barnardo's. Entertaiment includes rides, bouncy castles, face painting, ballooning modeling, and various stalls. Entry to the park is free, and the fun takes place between 10.00am and 4.00pm, everyone welcome. More information from 0208 952 2800.
Breast Cancer Campaign - Shock Absorber Pink Aerobics - 28 September
Regents Park is the venue for the Shock Absorber Pink Aerobics 2008, raising funds for Breast Cancer Campaign. Enjoy three fun-packed hours of aerobics and help Breast Cancer Campaign continue researching the cure for breast cancer. The event costs £15 to enter and all participants will receive a free T-shirt and a goody bag on the day. The event is sponsored by Shock Absorber sports bras. Enter online now!
International Alert - Are You Taking The Peace? - 22 September
International Alert are holding a benefit night at The Comedy Store, with an outstanding line-up of comedians including Stewart Lee, Marcus Brigstocke and Josie Long. Tickets cost £16.
Various children's charities - Yellow Umbrella Day - 21 September
Yellow Umbrella Day is a free community festival and Chiswick’s largest annual charity event. This year it will be raising money for 3 children's charities; The Log Cabin, The Shooting Star Children's Hospice and The Kid's Cookery School. The Festival will have live performances from Elevation (U2 tribute band), Cushh and Two Spot Gobi. The entertainment includes a Cake Bake Contest; Circus Skill Workshop; Street Performers; BBQ; Bar and Gaming Stations; Pony Rides; Mask Making; Insect Circus Museum and Characters; Treasure Hunt; Bouncy Castle; Face Painters and Giant Games. There will also be a sponsored 5KM walk and a 10KM run that start and finish at Chiswick Park.
Peace One Day - Peace One Day Gala - 21 September
Peace One Day presents a Gala screening at the Royal Albert Hall of the acclaimed new Documentary film from the director Jeremy Gilley, "The Day After Peace", plus a musical celebration featuring Annie Lennox and Byran Adams with special appearance from Jude Law. Tickets from £30.
Limb Power - Dark Theatre @ JAMM - 21 September
Dark Theatre present the Limb-Power Festival at Brixton Jamm to help set up a new charity, Limb Power, to help amputees. The festival starts at 12.00 with an art fair, market stalls, and performance art, a fashion show at 15.00, followed by an art auction, live music, Burlesque Cabaret and then DJs until 2.00 am. Tickets £16 on the door or £10 in advance.
The Children's Society - Fusion Gala Night - 18 September
The Roxy Bar & Screen is the venue for The Children's Society's fabulous Fusion Gala Night with live music and dancing to an Ocean's Eleven theme. Throughout the evening you can also bid to win one of the fabulous prizes in their auction and try your hand at the casino. And don’t miss the opportunity to have your photo taken with Brad and George! Tickets cost £35 or £28 for Fusion Event and NUS card holders. Dress to impress!
International Alert - Give Peace a Dance - 17 September
Superb songstress Pauline Taylor and the phenomenal DJ acts of Matt Black (Coldcut) and Adam Sky (formerly Adamski) come together in support of International Alert at Give Peace a Dance at 93 Feet East. Tickets cost £6 on the door.
The Two Moors Festival - Gala Concert - 17 September
Set up in 2001 to regenerate Dartmoor and Exmoor following the devastation caused by Foot and Mouth disease, the Two Moors Festival has developed rapidly into a festival of international standing. The Gala Concert at Cadogan Hall stars Kathryn Harris, Yvonne Howard amogst others. Tickets from £10.
Shelter - Stand Up for Shelter - 15 September
The Comedy Store presents Stand Up for Shelter to raise money to fight bad housing. All money raised will go to Shelter. Starring Steve Gribbin, Jo Jo Smith, Rob Deering, Paul Thorne, Tim Vine, Reginald D Hunter and Robin Ince. Tickets cost £10.
MGA and HCPT - Late Summer Ball - 13 September
MGA and HCPT are jointly organising a rather spectacular Late Summer Ball at the Hilton in the Docklands. Tickets cost £50 and include dinner with a half bottle of wine along with live entertainment and Casino Tables. Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an auto immune disease characterised by a fluctuating and sometimes fatal muscle weakness, affecting 1 in 10,000 people in the UK. HCPT takes 2,000 children with physical and mental disabilities to Lourdes each year. Buy a ticket now and join in with the FUNdraising.
St Mungo's - Fundraising dinner - 11 September
As part of their Action Week, focusing on the appalling health problems that many homeless people suffer, St Mungo's is holding a fundraising dinner at Beyond Boyle in Tower Hill. The dinner will be cooked by Celebrity Chef, Simon Boyle who has recently set up a social enterprise venture which trains St Mungo’s residents in professional hospitality. Tickets cost £65 for pre-dinner drinks and a 3 course meal. More details from Claire Creighton on 020 8762 5677. To kick off the Action Week, there will be a 5-mile walk across 5 London bridges. Registration for the walk costs £20 for an individual, £30 for a family. For further information, please contact Zoe Flynn on 020 8762 5569.
Macmillian Nurses and MS - The Ambulance Club Stand Up - 8 September
A benefit for Macmillan Nurses and The Multiple Sclerosis Society featuring Sean Lock, Russell Howard, Lloyd Langford, Carl Donnelly, Edward Aczel and MC Maff Brown. Tickets cost £12.
Cancer Research UK - Busking Cancer Week - 6 -13 September
Musicians across the UK, from unsigned bands and ambitious new artists to those seeking the great challenge of learning a musical instrument, are signing up for Busking Cancer to go busking for Cancer Research UK. The fundraising is both fun and simple – you pick a time and a place to go busking during the week, register on the Busking Cancer website and Cancer Research UK will send you the necessary sponsor forms and authorisation letters.
Oxfam - Charity screening of the Black Sheep - 2 September
Help raise money for a cycle challenge on behalf of Oxfam by attending this screening of Black Sheep at the Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley. Tickets are £10 each and must be booked in advance - please contact Janine 07975 673 409. So why not go along to support this great cause and see a kiwi film that's been described by one reviewer as a "wickedly funny, outrageously splattery horror film."
Action Duchenne - charity gig at the Halfmoon, Putney - 24 August
The Halfmoon Putney presents a Charity Gig for Action Duchenne with Sacha Abeysinger, Suzerain, The Vibrants, Halagoogoo, One, Narration, Mitsubishis and Dorp. Also starring Tallymans Dark Omnibus, Stream of Piffle performing "The experts" - comedy sketch and Roaming bar magic from Girth. Doors open at 2.00pm. Entrance by donation.
Barnardo's - Music in the Park - 24 August
Join Barnardo's for Music in the Park at Barkingside Recreational Ground with the stars from The Commitments. Also featuring The Heaters, Rainbow Bridge, Tin Soldier, Led Zep Too, Lauren, Bryan Perez. Advance tickets cost £10 adult, £20 family (2 adults and 2 under 16's). £15 adult ticket and £30 family ticket if bought on the day. More details from Wanda on 0208 498 7527.
Special Kids UK - Pesilence Paradise - 21 August
Pestilence Paradise, in association with The Coronet Theatre, will be holding a charity concert for Special Kids In the UK Charity. The event will feature upcoming bands Members of Me, Mark Matthews and the One T's, hellomynameisjoshi, Kaputt and Mathew Wright. Tickets cost £6.
Rays of Sunshine - Caridad Charity Dance - 17 August
Caridad Charity Events is an organisation set up by Mr Sleek Dance to help raise funds and awareness for Cancer Research UK and Rays of Sunshine to help seriously and terminally ill children between the ages of 3-18. The Caridad Charity Event All-dayer takes place at 'The Colosseum' Vauxhall in London and will include a fashion show, over 30 hours' of workshops and much more. Entry costs from £15 for an evening pass (£35 for day pass in advance).
Camden Calling - Benefit by Audio - 8 August
A genre hopping mini-music-fest in aid of Camden’s homeless, Camden Calling presents Benefit by Audio at the The Forum. Line up includes The Thirst + The Penny Black Remedy + Bugz in the Attic DJ Set + Motiv + Brixton Hillbillies + Redtrack + New Adventures + Laurent + T-Breakz. Tickets cost £12.50. Benefit by Audio is not just in aid of the homeless, it’s partly run by homeless people too. The event photographer, one of the DJs, the flyer designer and members of the promotions team are all homeless.
Barnardo's - Carnaby Gigs - 6 August
Barnardo’s is proud to announce their first Big Gig taking place on 6 August 2008 in 24:London, Carnaby Street, central London. Sandi Thom will be headlining along with support from Once a Thief. Tickets are £12 in advance, £15 on the door. Read more about Carnaby Gigs or book advance tickets online.
Camden Calling - Benefit by Audio Acoustic (warm up gig) - 3 August
Camden Calling is the brainchild of Alexis Brooks - “I wanted to prove that Camden’s homeless should not be assumed to be useless. And I got to thinking about what Camden is famous for and it’s live music. It made sense to bring the two things together and the result is our first major event, Benefit by Audio - a music festival, in Camden, organised by homeless people.” Don't miss the final of our popular warm-up gigs at The Good Ship, Kilburn, ahead of the big event on 8 August. FREE entry. Children welcome.
Centro Educativo Mariuxi, Ecuador - Kaleidoscope - 30 July - 2nd Aug
Artelier presents Kaleidoscope - a collection of short dance pieces by six emerging choreographers - at the Bridewell Theatre. Tickets cost £15.00 and 50p from the ticket price will be donated to the Centro Educativo Mariuxi in Ecuador. The centre uses education to help children avoid the dangers of their local streets and encourage them to learn practical skills.
For Dementia - George Melly CD Launch - 29 July
Join special musical and celebrity guests & friends of George Melly and his wife, Diana, @ the launch of exclusive Limited Edition Charity CD: ‘George Melly: First & Last – a musical life’, celebrating an extraordinary musical career spanning 60 years and in aid of the charity 'for dementia' at Pizza on the Park, from 12.45pm – 14.15pm. The CD will be officially launched by Jonathan Miller, with live performance by British jazz talent, Ian Shaw. To reserve a place and for further information please contact the For Dementia Events Office on 020 7874 7203 or email: events@fordementia.org.uk
Lake of Stars - LOS party in Camden - 27 July
Universal Vibes presents the LOS party in Camden at The Lockside Lounge raising money for the Lake of Stars festival starring Paddy Freeform and more... from 4pm.
Decoda - SwanFest - July 26
Decoda is a social enterprise which specialises in working with people with profound disabilities or challenging behaviour patterns. They use sound and music technologies as the key to connecting to individuals with communication problems. SwanFest will be held at the Swan in Lamberhurst, Kent between 3.00 and 11.00pm and will be in aid of the Music Gym.
Cancer Research UK - Class Acts - 25 July
This charity talent showcase, Class Acts, is the brainchild of Jasmin Silver, herself an accomplished dancer with a love of the performing arts in general. Jasmin has assembled a team of incredible acts spanning the performing arts, including an award-winning band fresh from playing Glastonbury, former dancers of Lord of the Dance and some hilarious comedy sketches. Tickets cost £10 in advance or £12 on the door. The event will take place at Queen's College, 43 Harley Street and all profits will go to Cancer Research UK.
Various charities - Charity auction and club night - 24 July
The Wackie Ralliers are organising a Charity Appeal Night at Mamilanji to raise money for the Krakow banger rally in aid of The London Air Ambulance, HAFAD, UNICEF, Sightsavers International, St Gregory's foundation and Marie Curie Cancer Care. For VIP pre registration or further details contact; info@wrc.eu.com
Marie Curie Cancer Care - Summer Exhibition Private View - 21 July
Marie Curie Cancer Care's Private View of the Summer Exhibition promises to be a delightful evening at the Royal Academy. Tickets are £40 and include a champagne and canape reception.
Cancer Research UK and Terrence Higgins Trust - An audience with Beverly Knight - 21 July
Come along to this fantastic one-off event at the Mango Tree and experience an intimate performance from the beautiful and talented Beverley Knight. Plus, Jimmy Choo, shoemaker to the stars, will auction five pairs of custom-made shoes. The event starts at 6.00pm. Tickets are £200 and include a wonderful Thai dinner and cocktails. Profits from the the evening will go be split between Cancer Research UK and Terrence Higgins Trust.
The Architecture Foundation - Architecture Rocks - 18 July
Architecture Rocks is the grande finale of the London Festival of Architecture. Architects and designers compete to be given the chance to reveal their muscial talents at the Bloomsbury Ballroom. Promoted and produced in association with BD magazine and The Architecture Foundation. Tickets cost £15.
The Children's Society - Summer Boat Party - 17 July
The Children's Society Fusion Events present the Summer Boat Party. Motion Bar will host pre-drinks from 6.30, thereafter enjoy dancing and party games on board the beautiful Golden Jubilee vessel, including a competition to win goodies from Ted Baker, tickets to the races, lunch at a top London restuarant and a short break to anywhere in the world, courtesy of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The dancing continues until the early hours. Tickets cost £15 and the money raised will enable The Children's Society to continue its important work across the UK.
Livability - Singability - 13 July
The charity Livability presents Singability, the sponsored walk with a difference! Sing along to popular karaoke songs whilst walking laps for charity at Southend Football Stadium - 20 laps equals 5 miles. Individual entrance fee (including free singability T-shirt) is £5, families of 2 adults and 2 children cost £10 and corporate teams of 12 cost £50. Reserve your place now. Every penny you raise will go towards providing vital funds for disabled children and adults.
William's Fund - A Night of Jos For William's Fund - 13 July
Jo Brand, Jo Neary, Jo Enright, Tim Minchin, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Steve Merchant, Mark Steel, Mat Holness, Dan Antopolski and Robin Ince will be performing at the Bloomsbury in a special benefit night for William's Fund. William's Fund was set up in memory of William Dodd who died of cancer aged 4 years and 9 months. His family and friends have set about raising funds for the Childhood Cancer Research Fund. This is the first comedy benefit in aid of William's Fund. Tickets cost £20.
Cancer Research UK - Classical Concert - 12 July
The East London Chorus presents a fundraising concert for Cancer Research UK at St Paul's, Covent Garden. Tickets cost £12.
ABANA UK - Rwandan Fundraising Festival - 12 July
ABANA UK is a completely independent not-for-profit organisation, building schools and providing medical support for severely disadvantaged children in remote and neglected Rwandan communities. Join in their Official Launch and Fundraiser at Bush Hall and celebrate Everything Rwandan, including U'MAU, Afriaka, Tanya from Elova, Jonas Singers and DJ Ryan D'Souza. London fair trade fashion label 'Bot i Lam' will be launching its new Summer 2008 collection on the night and donating a whooping 15% of profits to the cause. Tickets cost £10, under 16s free.
The Food Chain - Charity Drag Queen Ghost Hunt - 11 July
Join WEST END and TV star, Johnnie Fiori, performers Russella and Lady Pink and other ghost hunting drag queens, The London Paranormal Team and their friends in what can only be described as MOST HAUNTED MEETS PRISCILLA, as they try to uncover the ghosts hidden within London’s museum of the macabre. Will the mascara run with tears of fear? Or will they break a heel as they run from the spooks. The event is being organised to raise money for The Food Chain, a charity which aims to provide services to people living with HIV related illness. Tickets cost £59.
Marie Curie Cancer Care - Quiz night - 10 July
Quiz Night at the Roebuck (Basement Bar), 15 Pond Street, London, NW3 2PN Quiz starts at 7.30. Prizes on the evening for the Winning Team and other prizes plus raffle with some great prizes. £5.00 Entrance on the door - ll proceeds going towards Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Attitude is Everything - Launch Party @ AKA Bar - 9 July
Club Attitude Presents the Launch Party @ AKA Bar. Live music from The Mules, Danny and the Champions of the World, Ally Craig, and DJ sets from Blaine (The Mystery Jets), The Queens of Noize, Alan Mcgee (Death Disco). Attitude is Everything improves deaf and disabled people's access to live music by working in partnership with audiences, artists and the music industry to implement a Charter of Best Practice across the UK. FREE ENTRY.
OneChild - Great Comedy for a Great Cause - 7 July
OneChild's mission is to provide for the education, health and overall development of children. This is based on the belief that early investment in children displaces negative patterns in a society and is key to sustainable development. Their work is instrumental in eradicating child labour in villages on the Indo-Bangladesh border and focusses on formal and non-formal education, child and women's health, microfinance and disaster preparedness. Join the cream of the comedy circuit for a night of fundraising fun with Phil Nichol, Matt Kirshen, Adam Bloom, Terry Alderton, Mark Watson, Roger Monkhouse, Stephen Grant, Papa Cj. Tickets cost £20.
Action against Hunger - Picnic Rocks - 5 July
Get ready to rock! Action Against Hunger presents the inaugural SUBWAY® Picnic Rocks 2008, launching in London's Clapham Common Bandstand on Saturday 5th July 2008, 12-8pm. The freshest outdoor party of the year will bring together rocking music, fresh food and a perfect picnic atmosphere - for one amazing day. The line up includes Amy MacDonald, The Noisettes, The Metros and The Holloways. EVERY PENNY raised at the event will go to Action Against Hunger. Tickets cost £14.50
Cancer Research UK - Charity Poker Tournament - 5 July
Raising money for Cancer Research UK is the Texas Holdem Poker Night at The Samuel Pepys Bar and Restaurant. The top prize is a HD LCD TV, but other prizes include an X-box, Wii, iPod Nano and more to be confirmed... Registration is £25.
Asian Foundation for Philanthropy - Mehfil Evening - 4 July
The Asian Foundation for Philanthropy (AFP) is a UK based registered charity which was established to link British Asians with exciting, innovative social change initiatives in Asia. They currently have three programmes, Paropkaar (an international volunteering programme), Jagruti (development awareness-raising programme) and Daan (donation programme). The purpose of the Mehfil evening, hosted by The Lord Dholakia of Waltham Brooks, OBE, DL, is to raise money for AFP and its work with disadvantaged communities in India. The evening comprises of classical Indian music from ghazals to qwalis performed by renowned artist Arshad Malik as well as contemporary music and dance performances. An exquisite vegetarian buffet provided by Laguna restaurant will also be included. Tickets from £30- £100.
Depression Alliance - Comedy Benefit - 30 June
Lucy Porter will lead a glittering line-up of stand-up comics (including Shazia Mirza and Hal Cruttenden) at the Union Chapel, in this Comedy Benefit on 30 June 2008, held in support of the Depression Alliance; with the aim of challenging depression with comedy. Tickets cost £15 in advance.
Princess Alice Hospice - Pop and Proms in the Paddock - 28 and 29 June
The Princess Alice Hospice presents Pop and Proms in the Paddock at Sandown Park Race Course, Esher. On Saturday 28 June three great tribute acts perform - the Complete Beatles, Abba 2 Bjorn Belief!, Queen on Fire and on Sunday night Frank Renton and the British Concert Orchestra present a night that will be "Classically Romantic". The Princess Alice Hospice provides FREE Specialist Palliative Care to people with life-limiting illnesses, and their families, within the SW London and Surrey area. Tickets from £25. Corporate hospitality and VIP areas also available.
Autism Trust - Charity boat party - 28 June
This charity Boat Party on board the Miyuki Maru is raising money for the Autism Trust.
DJ's Adam Baker and Mark Treadwell will be laying down tunes, guaranteed to get you in the mood. Tickets are £20 in advance. More details.
Children with Leukaemia - Dinner and Art Auction - 26 June
The Dolphin in Sydenham plays host to a dinner and art auction to raise money for Children with Leukaemia. The auctioneer for this very special event is Hamish Clark from Monarch of the Glen. Tickets cost £25 and include a three course dinner.
GOSH - Kiss it better Art Exhibition - 25 June - 29 June
Renowned art gallery, Eleven Fine Art and Clinique have teamed up to support Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity’s Kiss it Better appeal, for children with Cancer. The gallery is hosting an exclusive Kiss it Better art exhibition featuring specially commissioned works from the gallery’s leading artists, including: Harry Cory Wright, Jonathan Yeo, Kent Christensen, Olly & Suzi, Martha Parsey, Martin McGinn, Marius Bercea, Rick Giles, Natasha Kissell and Natasha Law. All of the artists have created a work inspired by the Kiss it Better theme and have donated their time free of charge. All the proceeds from art sold during the exhibition will be donated to the Kiss it Better appeal.
Tip the Balance - Charity gig - 23 June
Every penny from this gig at 93 Feet East goes towards providing a counsellor for the kids from Kibranai - a district perched on the edge of Mombassa's vast, humid, rotting municipal dump. These kids need emotioal support to get over the trauma of life in the dump. Tickets cost £6 and the line up includes Collapsing Cities, Maxfield, Ellie Lawson, and Saul Ashby.
Refugee Week - ua#40: the unplanned summer solstice party - 21 June
Unplanned Afternoons is going global to celebrate Refugee Week by throwing a special party on the summer solstice. This will be the biggest :{Unplanned Afternoon}: in their three-year history and so they've secured the fabulous CORBET PLACE venue off Brick Lane. As well as fab music and great DJs you can try some authentic Afghan food, cooked in front of you and watch graffiti artists creating new works on the terrace. FREE entrance. Not to be missed....
House of St Barnabus-in-Soho - Music at St Barnabas - 19 June
This week's selection box at St Barnabus includes the delightful Earl Okin, Nick Mulvey, Tallulah Rendall, Nathan Bell and Shady Bard. As ever it promises to be a lively and different night out. Entrance is £5 if you turn up by seven thirty. Music at St Barnabas is a project working alongside the House of St Barnabas-in-Soho, a charity which has been helping homeless people change their lives for more than 160 years.
GuaAfrica - Unite2nite - 18 June
Guaafrica is holding a fundraising event at Cargo to raise money to help communities in Sudan who have been affected by the war. The night will consist of a fashion showcase and live performances from artists such as Emmanuel Jaj, FLOectic Lara Xcentric G and Tam Walker. Tickets cost £10.
Amnesty - Human Cargo: A Journey among refugees (book launch) - 16 June
As part of refugee week which runs from 16 June, Caroline Mooorehead, journalist, author and human rights activist, talks about her book "Human Cargo: A journey among refugees", at the Tricycle Theatre. FREE entrance (but donations to Amnesty welcome). "Marvellous book...its brilliance lies in her interviews with refugees, whose stories are told in vivid, mostly unsentimental prose" - The Independent. "Through these remarkable first-person testimonies, skilfully paced and weaved together, Caroline Moorehead makes us question how the world can carry on like this" - The Observer. More information from Helen at the Kilburn Amnesty on 07940 006783.
YMCA - YMCA Summer Garden Party - 15 June
YMCA England, together with hosts Baron and Baroness van Dedem are holding a Summer Garden Party at Trumpeters House, Old Palace Yard, Richmond, TW9 1PD. All proceeds will go towards the YMCA Step-In project which tackles the root causes of teenage homelessness. Tickets cost £5.00 which includes tea, cake and family entertainment. For more information or to book tickets please contact Jenny Collins on 020 7061 3327.
Urban Synergy - Fundraising Auction - 15 June
The Urban Synergy Fundraising Auction will take place between 6-12pm at Cargo in support of the mentoring and inspirational activities currently underway by Urban Synergy. The evening will be hosted by Eddie Nestor from BBC London, Darae Palmer MTV Base Lounge and Actress/Comedienne, Tameka Empson. Come and enjoy live bands, singers, poetry, special guests and most of all the auction itself, where professionals have volunteered themselves to be auctioned. Tickets cost £5.
Living Water Satisfies - Fundraising event - 14 June
Living Water Satisfies is a registered UK charity set up to support and empower women and their families to overcome domestic violence and mental ill health. Domestic Violence and its Aftermath - Pain or Glory? is a fundraising event at Fairfield Hall in Croydon with musicians, comedy, dance and a choir. Tickets from £10.
Amnesty - Refugee Week Fundraiser - 13 June
After the spectacular success of last autumn’s Protect The Human party, Amnesty’s Kilburn group have been invited back to the Westbury in Kilburn for another fundraiser. This time the party’s theme is Refugee Week, which runs nationally from the 16th to 22nd June. This is your chance to make a noise about the importance of human rights! So come down, and support this amazing line up! Zero 7 (DJ set) Jazzie B (DJ set) Plump DJs. Entry £5.00. All proceeds from the door go to Amnesty.
House of St Barnabas-in-Soho - Music at St Barnabas - 12 June
If you haven't yet discovered Music at St Barnabas now is the time to find out what all the fuss is about. This week's clanjamfrie is being hosted by the charming Sam Lee, doyenne of Cecil Sharpe House, bandleader of Cut-a-Shine, and helmsman of The Magpies Nest. He's chosen people very much out of the loop: a twelve-piece Balkan choir called the Wingit Singers, storyteller Debs Newbold, Finbar Wall, a traditional Irish singer, Salt and Blue, and Michael Wright who plays the Jews Harp. It promises to be a lively and different night out. Entrance is £5 is you turn up by seven thirty. Music at St Barnabas is a project working alongside the House of St Barnabas-in-Soho, a charity which has been helping homeless people change their lives for more than 160 years.
ActionAid - Wish Mistress de Funk Party - 7 June
Wish presents the Mistress de Funk party at Gramaphone. £5 before 10.00 and £10 thereafter with £1 from the entry fee going to ActionAid.
Cancer Research UK - Comedy for Cancer - 2 June
For one night only, the best sketch groups in London will be performing at the Comedy Store in aid of Cancer Research UK. This is your chance to see the hottest talent of London's sizzling sketch scene – all in ONE PLACE, at the SAME TIME The acts include: BBC Radio 4's The Pros From Dover, Perrier nominated Fat Tongue, if.comedy Award nominated Pappy's Fun Club and Paramount Comedy's Colin & Fergus. Tickets cost £15.
Bridges to Belarus - Filthy Mess - 30 May
Raising money for Bridges to Belarus - helping children in Belarus affected by the Chernobyl disaster - are 12 fantastic comics and one brilliant MC, Kate Smurthwaite, at The Frank Lee Centre, Cambridge. Line Up : Ashley Frieze, Jane Hill, Jonathan Elston, Danny Davis, Stewart McCure, Tom Goodliffe,Rob Coleman, Darren Phillips, Andrew Watts, Bobby Carroll, David Trent, David Mulholland. Tickets cost £5/£4 in advance. For more information or to reserve tickets call Justin at Blue Grape Promotions on 01223 570 763.
The Cure Parkinson's Trust - Evening Garden Party - 30 May
Mr Brian Bradnock invites you to attend an Evening Garden Party in Hertfordshire in aid of The Cure Parkinson's Trust. Enjoy the wonderfully creative gardens, music, wine and a light buffet. There will also be a short auction during the evening. Tickets cost £20.
Appeal for Burma - Buffet dinner and dance - 29 May
The Blue Ocean Bar and Lounge in Chertsey is holding a charity Buffet Dinner and Dance to raise money for the Burma Appeal, via the Disasters Emergency Committee. More information from Ray Ahmed on 07957 66 36 75.
Everychild - The Unsigned First Birthday Party - 29 May
To celebrate their first birthday Unsigned at the Bar Music Hall have a very special line up in store including Alicia Wolf, whose first appearance in November 2007 was one of the highligts of the Unsigned calendar, Stone Halo, Grand Harmonic, Lama and DJ Tori Mayo. The benefiting charity this month is Everychild who work in 17 countries around the world fighting to protect the most vulnerable and excluded children, giving them the chance to grow up in loving families with a safe and secure future. FREE entrance (with donations please).
Unicef - Lake of Stars Launch Party - 24 May
The Lake of Stars Festival takes place in Malawi in October but why not get warmed up for the event and go along to the launch party at Unit 7 in East London. The night is also the launch party for the White Ribbon Alliance project: Convoy to Cape Town - 26 artists travelling from Jo'burg to Cape Town performing at gigs all the way along to the finale at the World Economic Forum. Tickets from £6.
Payrus - BORN2RAVE - 22 May
Charity Rave at JAMM in Brixton in aid of Papyrus - a voluntary UK organisation committed to the prevention of young suicide and the promotion of mental health and emotional wellbeing. Tickets cost £5.
A Leg To Stand On - May-Fair 08 - 15 May
May-Fair 08 is the Annual Rock Benefit gig at the Cafe de Paris where members of the hedge fund and financial industries come together to form bands and rock out to raise awareness of A Leg To Stand On. Tickets cost £125 and include admission, open bar, food and live entertainment. ALTSO is a not for profit organisation whose mission is to help transform the lives of children with limb disabilities in developing countries by offering them physical capabilities to access the opportunities and self-esteem earned through education, work and mobility.
International Alert - Speed Dating for Peace - 13 May
Back by popular demand, International Alert is holding it’s second speed dating night at the Chapel Bar, Islington. They are looking for professional guys aged 23-35 to come along for a night of fun (all the female places have sold out!!), socialising and possible romance. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet new people in today’s busy world. Couples will have 3-minute “dates” which, according to the experts, is just enough time to get to know someone! ALL the proceeds go towards International Alert’s work to build peace, helping to raise valuable money which really will make a difference to communities around the world whose lives have been torn apart by war. Tickets cost £20 and need to be bought in advance. More information from 0207 6276875.
Sumatran Orangutan Society - OrangeAid - 12 May
Bill Bailey will once again be lending his support to the Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS) and will be featuring in their OrangAid event taking place at the Lyceum Theatre, London. The line-up to also include Kevin Eldon, Marcus Brigstocke, Simon Amstell, Phil Jupitus and Shappi Khorsandi. Tickets cost £20.
Cancer Research UK - Fun Raisin - 4 May
Sally Ann Triplett is the star attraction at the Fun Raisin Cabaret Night - an evening of comedy, music, song and dance, with the very best amateur and professional talent in North London and Hertfordshire. The event takes place at the Bull Theatre in Barnet Tickets cost £15 and the proceeds go to Cancer Research UK.
ActionAid - All Day Break-Fest - 4 May
Broccoli Music presents a 12-hour mini-festival showcasing the best new talent and supporting Bollocks to Poverty at The Dome @ The Boston Arms. The event will be filmed by Gigsonair. Special guest DJs sets by Jon Brooks (The Charlatans), Wag Marshall-Page (Infadels) and playing live are The Toys Guns, Plastic Passion and Fatels, Joanna and the Wolf, Marner Brown, The Arcadian Kickst, The Marla's, De Shamonix, No Picasso, Buster Shuffle, Parka, The Mourning After and Sam Quill. Tickets cost £10 on the door.
ActionAid - Bollocks to Poverty on Tour - 2 May
ActionAid presents the Bollocks to Poverty Seaside Town Tour @ Pressure Point, Brighton. Featuring The Displacements, The Darling Age, Revenue and special guests.
Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture - Jam for Bread - 1 May
Jam for Bread is celebrating 60 years of Human Rights at Shepherds Bush Empire and is hosted by Radio One's Gilles Peterson featuring Bonobo (live), Lou Rhodes (Lamb), Beatbox Champion Beardyman, Jamie Woon, Tawiah who stormed New York with Mark Ronson at his album launch, 4hero and loads more! Proceeds to the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture. Tickets from £18.
Love Music Hate Racism - Hope not Hate 2008 - 30 April
Carling Academy, Brixton presents Hope Not Hate 2008 marking the 30th anniversary of the Rock Against Racism Carnival. Featuring Alabama 3 and Misty in Roots (with more special guests to be announced). Tickets cost £20.
Womankind Worldwide - Charity Fashion Auction - 29 April
Daphne Guiness is auctioning her clothes with Kerry Taylor Auctions for the charity Womankind Worldwide. Prices rang from £50 to £500 and you can bid in person, by phone or on Ebay on the day.
Oxfam - OXJAM @ the EDT - 29 April
Join three British Legends Chaz Jankel, John Turnbull, and Derek Hussey of the Blockheads at the East Dulwich Tavern and help raise money for the OXJAM music Festival. Tickets cost £10.
ActionAid - Bollocks to Poverty on Tour - 24 April
Tam Jam Music presents Bollocks to Poverty @ The Boileroom. Bands include Night of Treasure, Time for Action, Fizzy 50 and a DJ set by Dimio. £10 on the door.
Love Music Hate Racism - Love Comedy Hate Racism - 24 April
Journey Central, Notting Hill presents a quick, sharp and witty evening of comedy and poetry at the Inn on the Green with Ashley Freize headling. Tickets cost £5 with part of the proceeds going to the Love Music Hate Racism campaign to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the first LMHR event.
West London Action for Children - 90th Anniversary Concert - 22 April
The St George's Eve Concert is a collection of operatic and other works by Mozart, Puccini, Elgar and many others to celebrate West London Action for Children's 90th anniversary. Tickets cost from £40.
Mental Health Foundation - Come and Sing! Verdi Requiem - 19 April
Join the Mental Health Foundation for a night to remember at The Church of St Mary-The-Virgin in Primrose Hill. Singer tickets £15, audience tickets £10. Event sponsored by Pascall Promotions.
Teenage Cancer Trust - Camden Crawl - 18, 19 April
The Camden Crawl is the legendary inner-city festival experience with 25 venues and 120 artists over 2 days. This year the festival, sponsored by Red Stripe, will have an outdoor stage for the first time. Bans confirmed so far include One Night Only, Los Capesinos and Noah and the Whale. This year's Crawl is bigger and better than ever before with 3,000 extra tickets available and is supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity devoted to improving the lives of young people with cancer. Tickets cost £29.70 for one day and £49.20 for both days.
Various NGOs - The Synergy Project - 18 April
Synergy is a magical indoor festival, combining musicians, Djs, Vjs, performers, and artists from all corners of creativity, joined by various proactive NGO’s and charities with the expressed aim to make a difference. Synergy strives to create an optimistic approach in raising awareness on the many crucial issues affecting our world today. The events gather some of the UK’s leading creative multimedia organizations supported by international NGO’s such as Oxfam, Survival, Speak, WWF, Greenpeace, Arc, and Campaign Against Climate Change, to provide just the right mix of open hearted enjoyment and meaningful reflection for a new direction. The event takes place from 10.00 pm til 8.00 am at SeOne Club. Tickets cost £20 on the door or £17 in advance.
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy - The Rage into Spring - 16 April
The Rage into Spring is "gigging for grown-ups" at Cargo, London. According to the London Metro, The Rage is "cutting edge entertainment....hard to fault". Includes The Rage Re-dress area which allows guest to change into more casual attire; a selection of jeans, T-shirts etc for men and women available for a small donation of £5-£10 - previous sponsors include Firetrap. The evening includes a charity auction of a Gibson Guitar signed by the acts. The music line up is still to be confirmed but will represent the hottest new talent for 2008. Previous artists have included Dirty Pretty Things and the Young Knives. Tickets cost from £60-£75 which includes food and drink. All donations from the auction and The Rage Re-dress go to the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy charity.
Oxfam - OXJAM Music Festival - 16 April
Rose Luxury Events are holding an exciting OXJAM event at 93 Feet East to raise money for Oxfam. The line up includes Freerun, M.I.L.A.D's and Fernado's Kitchen. Also on offer is belly dancing and a bit of pampering from the BLUSH beauty team. Tickets costs £10.
SAVE DARFUR - DAY OF ACTION, NIGHT OF RAGE - 13 April
Darfur benefit gig at Jamm, in Brixton. Open to all ages between 5.30 and 7.00, thereafter 18+. Tickets cost from £4.
Teenage Cancer Trust - Muse - 12 April
Muse perform at the Royal Albert Hall in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Tickets cost from £39.50.
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity - You Shall go to the Ball - 12 April
Upminster-based charitable organisaton the YJS Trust is organising a ball in aid of the Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity at The Brewery. Tickets cost £110 which include a 3-course dinner, a cocktail reception, a charity auction and great live entertainment. More information from Nina on 07887 571776 or nina.anderson@btintertnet.com.
Teenage Cancer Trust - The Fratellis - 11 April
The Fratellis perform at the Royal Albert Hall in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Tickets cost from £39.50.
Teenage Cancer Trust - Paul Weller -10 April
Paul Weller and Steve Craddock perform a special acoustic set at the Royal Albert Hall, with special guest Duffy, in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Tickets cost from £39.50.
Oxfam - OXJAM showcase - 10 April
Guitar Army Promoters present a night showcasing genre spanning bands and Djs at the Rhythm Factory as part of the nationwide Oxjam Music Festival. Donate or swap your unwanted clothes, enter the raffle or just come along and spread the word. Bands include Stealing Green, Dead Pixels, and The Crane Brothers. Tickets cost £4 and all the proceeds go to Oxfam to help tackle world poverty.
Pilgrims Hospices - Unsigned - 10 April
This month Unsigned at the Bar Music Hall is supporting the Pilgrims Hospices which is the principal provider of specialist palliative care in East Kent. They care for patients with a range of life-limiting illnesses including cancer, heart failure, respiratory conditions and neurological diseases. Appearing this month are Sugarmonkey, LAMA and John of Georgie. FREE entrance but donations very welcome.
Teenage Cancer Trust - Noel Fielding plus guests - 9 April
Noel Fielding appears at the Royal Albert Hall in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Tickets cost from £39.50.
Oxfam - OXJAM fundraiser - 9 April
OXJAM fundraiser at the Windmill in Brixton with Apples for Everyone, Green Phoenix, The Samanas, The Ben Williams Band and Pyepi & Friends. Tickets cost £5.
ActionAid - Indiesexual - 9 April
Broccoli Music presents Indiesexual as part of Bollocks to Poverty on tour at Catch. Bands include The Gravity Crisis, The Toy Guns, The Piccadillys and Dirty Finger Nails. Tickets cost £4.
Teenage Cancer Trust - Madness - 8 April
Madness appear at the Royal Albert Hall in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Tickets cost from £39.50.
ActionAid - Wish - 5 April
Get yourself down to the Wish 2008 April party aka the best polysexual party on the planet. Ubercooler and ultranicher than ever before, this year the Wish girls have got some tricks up their fashionista sleeves to guarantee you'll be rocking your socks off, losing your shirt and, with luck, going home in someone else's pants! £5 before 10.00 and £10 thereafter with £1 from the entry fee going to ActionAid.
Environmental Justice Foundation - Whateva! - 4 April
AMP present Whateva! in support of the Environmental Justice Foundation at The Others, 6-8 Manor Road, N16, with music from Estonia's premier blues export Bullfrog Brown and John Drain and Charlie Hangdog. Plus DIY caberet and DJ Sunday Revelator. Entrance £5.
The Jennifer Trust - Natasha Wood: Rolling with Laughter - 30 March
Natasha Wood has had it all - amazing jobs, a fairytale marriage, loving family, a jet-set life. The only thing is she's had to live that life from the confines of a wheelchair, having been born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a genetic disorder which has meant she's too weak to even pick up a pint of milk. But nothing stands in the way of this bawdy, brazen woman's full-frontal assault on life and it's a story that she's now sharing with the world in a hilarious one woman play, Rolling with Laughter, to raise money for The Jennifer Trust. Tickets cost £25.
Breast Cancer Care - International Women's Comedy Evening - 27 March
To celebrate International Women's Comedy Month, Journey Central Comedy presents a night of comedy at the Inn on the Green. The all female line up includes Alison Kelly, Elise Harris, Marysia, Natalie Luurtsema, Tania Edwards with a headline spot from Angelica O'Reilly. The guest MC is Sharon Court and the comedy poets are Katie Southall and Kimmy Sue Anne - Chav Poet. This fun evening features the Comedy Poetry X Mins slot (including a competition with a prize for the winner). Tickets cost £5 with a percentage of the ticket proceeds going to Breast Cancer Care. Donations in support of this worthwhile charity can be made here. Bookings and more information available from journeycentralcomedy@gmail.com.
The Children's Society - Dance Fusion 1st Birthday Party - 27 March
Dance the night away at the Dance Fusion 1st Birthday Party at the gorgeous club at Tiger Tiger. Have a go at the latest craze of lindy-hopping or maybe you could don your favourite wig and try some disco. And back by popular demand to test your Bollywood moves is everyone's favourite, Jay Kumar, London’s top Bollywood dance choreographer. Of course, it wouldn't be a real birthday party without party games, presents and lots of sweets! So whether you fancy yourself as a Strictly Come Dancing pro or you have two left feet, there’s something for everyone. Tickets cost £10. The money raised from the event will enable The Children's Society to make childhood better for all children in the UK.
Mental Health Foundation - One Big Laugh - 26 March
One Big Laugh at the Bloomsbury Theatre, featuring the host of Never Mind The Buzzcocks Simon Amstell, Perrier Award winning Rich Hall, Brendon Burns, Hardeep Singh Kohli and other special guests, is a night not to be missed for a brilliant cause. The Mental Health Foundation is the UK’s leading Mental Health research charity. The Foundation brings together teams that do research, develop services, provide information, influence policy and raise public awareness in one organisation. Tickets cost £20.
End Water Poverty - Unsigned at Bar Music Hall - 20 March
Did you know that 2.6 billion people worldwide don't have access to a basic toilet? Come along to Unsigned at the Bar Music Hall and help make a difference. Entrance is FREE as usual but donations are welcome for the Charity of the Night which is End Water Poverty. The line up includes The New Socials, The Truths, and Blue Noise.
Breast Cancer Care - Journey Central Comedy St Patrick's Day - 15 March
Journey Central Comedy presents a pre St Patrick's Day Comedy Evening at the Poetry Cafe with Irish acts and those of Irish descent on the open mic comedy and poetry circuits entertaining you with their charm and wit. Featuring the Comedy Poetry X Mins Slot with a special Short Funnny Poetry competition. Maureen Younger headlining with Alison Kelly, Charlotte Browne, Helen Arney, Laurie Whiteley, Rachel Ann Stubbings, Tyrone Atkins and Wade McElwain. Comic Poet - Rob Broderick. Guest MC Angelica O'Reilly. Entrance is £6 and part of the proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Care. Donations also welcome if you can't make it on the night!
Sam Buxton Sunflower Healing Trust - Music With an American Theme - 14 March
Bloomsbury Woodwind Ensemble presents Music with an American Theme at St Pancras Church, Euston. This Spring Concert will include music from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, Bernstein’s West Side Story, Charles Ives’ Symphony No 4, Copland’s Quiet City and some Scott Joplin rags. Tickets on the door are £8 (£6 concessions, £2 children) and the proceeds with go towards the Sam Buxton Sunflower Healing Trust which brings healing, comfort and care to cancer patients at UCL.
NSPCC - ChildLine Rocks! - 13 March
ChildLine Rocks! - Lulu and Rodger Daltrey are the latest addition to a star-studded line up in aid of ChildLine at IndigoO2. Tickets from £40.
One World Action - Morning Bride - 12 March
Celebrate International Women's Day with Morning Bride at The Cedar Rooms Islington and help raise money for One World Action. Described as the "best thing to come out of Hackney since the White Stripes recorded 'Elephant' there" by The Word magazine, Morning Bride will guarantee you a night of foot-stomping, hip-swinging revelry. Tickets cost £6 on the door with all proceeds going to One World Action to help promote a just and equal world.
Oxfam - Music Against Poverty - 9 March
The Oxjam Music Festival happens every October to raise money for Oxfam, but why wait till then. Join Sugarmonkey, unAUDIOdox, the Lucky Pennies, The Truths and The Amateurs at The Roundhouse, Covent Garden. Tickets cost £7 on the door with happy hour from 6.00 - 8.00.
Cancer Research UK - Mozart Requiem and Dominican Vespers - 8 March
St Clement Danes is the venue for Mozart's Requiem with a rare opportunity to hear his Dominican Vespers. Tickets cost £12 and the concert is in aid of Cancer Research UK. More details from East London Chorus or tel 0795 806 6394.
Roy Castle Foundation - Blues Brothers Tribute - 8 March
The Tribute Blues Brothers play Warlingham in aid of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. Tickets cost £5 on the door at The Good Companions, Shaw Lane, Warlingham, Surrey.
ActionAid and V-Day - Funny Women Stand Up - 8 March
International Women’s Day, Saturday 8th March 2008 will see the return of Funny Women Stand Up for the fifth year running featuring some of Britain’s best female comedy performers and stand-ups. This year's event is sponsored by NIVEA and the venue is the Mermaid Theatre. The line up includes Jo Brand, Jo Caulfield, Rhona Cameron and more. Tickets cost £25 - £37.50 and include a glass of wine. Over the past 4 years the event has raised over £40,000 for ActionAid, which works to protect, empower and inspire women to achieve their full potential, and V-Day: Until the Violence Stops, the campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Breast Cancer Care - International Women's Comedy Evening - 7 March
To celebrate International Women's Comedy Month, Journey Central Comedy in Covent Garden present a night of comedy at the Poetry Cafe. The all female line up includes Jane Bostock, Laurie Whitely, Rachel Anderson, Sharon Court and Verity Welch, with a headline spot from Maureen Younger. The guest MC is Elise Harris and the comedy poets are Liz Bentley and Shelley Farte. This fun evening features the Comedy Poetry X Mins slot (including a competition with a prize for the winner). Tickets cost £6 with a percentage of the ticket proceeds going to Breast Cancer Care. Donations in support of this worthwhile charity can be made here. Bookings and more information available from journeycentralcomedy@gmail.com.
MGA - Comedy Night - 6 March
The MGA charity present a Night of Comedy at the Golf Bar, 24 Bride Lane, including raffle and auction. Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a muscle weakness disease that can affect anyone of any age and currently affects around 1 in 10,000 people in the UK. Tickets cost £12. More details from Maria on 0777 9121621.
Prostrate Cancer Research - De Botty Business - 5 March
The Hackney Empire presents a new play by Benjamin Zephaniah commissioned by The Prostate Cancer Charity to highlight the risk of prostate cancer in African Caribbean men. “De Botty Business” is a comedy that provides light hearted entertainment whilst educating the audience about the facts surrounding prostate cancer. Tickets cost £12.
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy - March on Stage - 4 March
Jonathan Ansell appears at the Hard Rock Cafe as part of March on Stage raising money for the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy charity. Tickets cost £15 with all proceeds benefiting NRMT - the UK’s leading independent provider of music therapy services.
Crisis - Consequences Live - 2 March
Members of the Crisis Superband will be playing live with special guests at Consequences Live, a one-off, all-day Spring Festival at Camden's Roundhouse. Already confirmed on the line-up are Supergrass, Graham Coxon, Babyshambles' Drew McConnel, Andy Rouke (The Smiths), Pearl Lowe, Ed Harcourt and the Noisettes. More musicians still to confirm! Tickets cost £45 and the proceeds go to Crisis.
Bollocks to Poverty - Wish 2008 Launch Party - 1 March
Get yourself down to the Wish 2008 Launch party aka the best polysexual party on the planet. Ubercooler and ultranicher than ever before, this year the Wish girls have got some tricks up their fashionista sleeves to guarantee you'll be rocking your socks off, losing your shirt and, with luck, going home in someone else's pants! £5 before 10.00 and £10 thereafter with £1 from the entry fee going to ActionAid. If you can't make it on the night show your support by buying the Wish Girl 2008 Calendar.
ActionAid - Bollocks to Poverty on Tour - 28 February
KeyPad Music presents Thursday Night Acoustics in support of Bollocks to Poverty on Tour at The Blag Club. Line up includes The Anomaly Project, Tara London and more, lots more. £5 on the door.
Fairtrade Forthnight - Fairtrade Fairground - 24 March
For the first time ever the Fairtrade Foundation will be holding a large public launch event to mark the beginning of the Fairtrade Fortnight. The event will take place at London's Southbank and will feature a traditional helter skelter and tea cup rides. You can also try your hand at the Fairtrade coconut shy, decorate Fairtrade t-shirts...or even get your fortune read in Fairtrade tea leaves! The event kicks off at 11.00 til 4.00 and is entrance is FREE.
WSPA - Stand Up for Animals - 24 February
In London for one night only, the annual World Society for the the Protection of Animals comedy extravagaaza Stand Up For Animals, at The Hammersmith Apollo London, stars Bill Bailey, Robin Ince, Chris Addison, Lucy Porter, Norman Lovett, Will Smith, Tim Vine, Howard Read, Phil Nichol, Jeremy Lion and Tim Minchin. Tickets cost £15- £25.
Refuge - Charity all dayer - 23 February
Kerry Moyse is organising a Charity All Day gig from 3.00 pm at the Lark in the Park, Islington to raise money for Refuge, the national charity for women and children who experience domestic violence. Bands confirmed so far include ThisCity, Buzzkill, The Xcerts, Bedford Falls, HPR, Canterbury and the Don Ramos Players. Tickets cost £4,or £5 on the door.
NSPCC - Charities Philharmonia - 23 February
The Charities Philharmonia present Berlioz, Symphonie Fantastique, Mozart, Violin Concerto No 2 and Rossini, Overture: La Gazza Ladra at St John's, Smith Square in aid of the NSPCC. Tickets £20, £16, £12*, £10* (*concessions available).
MGA - Unsigned - 21 February
February's Unsigned at the Bar Music Hall will feature Bloody Tourists, Meet John Doe, and Euston. Entrance is FREE as usual but donations are welcome for the Charity of the Night which is Myasthenia Gravis Association (MGA). MG is a muscle weakness disease that can affect anyone of any age and currently affects around 1 in 10,000 people in the UK.
War On Want - Comedy Gig - 21 February
A night of comedy at London's Shepherds Bush Empire featuring Armstrong & Miller, Shazia Mirza, Lee Mack, Jo Caulfield, Jack Whitehall and Josh Howie. Tickets cost £20 - all proceeds will go towards War on Want's work fighting global poverty.
British Heart Foundation - Unplanned Valentine's Appeal - 17 February
Forget the commercial excesses of cards, flowers and chocolates and warm your heart instead with an afternoon of Unplanned fun and games at the Eagle in Hoxton. FREE entrance with donations going to the British Heart Foundation's Valentines Appeal.
MGA - Pamper Evening - 13 February
Join us for an evening of full-on pampering at the Wall Bar and help raise money for the Myasthenia Gravis Association (MGA). MGA is an auto-immune disease which is characterised by fluctuating, sometimes fatal, muscle weakness. Tickets cost £20 in advance or £25 on the day and include a welcome cocktail, a goodie bag, mini make overs from Virgin Vie...and more. For more information ring Maria Martin on 07779121621.
The Comedy Store Fund For Sick Children - Just 4 Laughs - 11 February
Just For Laughs – The Montreal International Comedy Festival once again heads to London to seek out the most promising stand-up comedians that the UK has to offer. This year’s quest for the best will be held at The Comedy Store on Monday, February 11 at 8:00 pm. Tickets cost £10. All proceeds will be donated to The Comedy Store Fund For Sick Children.
Various NGOs - The Synergy Project - 8 February
Synergy is a magical indoor festival, combining musicians, Djs, Vjs, performers, and artists from all corners of creativity, joined by various proactive NGO’s and charities with the expressed aim to make a difference. Synergy strives to create an optimistic approach in raising awareness on the many crucial issues affecting our world today. The events gather some of the UK’s leading creative multimedia organizations supported by international NGO’s such as Oxfam, Survival, Speak, WWF, Greenpeace, Arc, and Campaign Against Climate Change, to provide just the right mix of open hearted enjoyment and meaningful reflection for a new direction. The event takes place from 10.00 pm til 8.00 am at SeOne Club. Tickets cost £20 on the door or £17 in advance.
ActionAid - Bollocks to Poverty on Tour - 8 February
Babble @ The Dry Bar is part of Bollocks to Poverty on Tour from James Bone, The Decoders, Jenna and the Shiptons, Babble, Late Day Breakers and Kermes. £5 on the door.
Amnesty International - Book Sale - 7 February
Amnesty International UK are holding a book sale at Conway Hall from 11am - 7pm.
ActionAid - Bollocks to Poverty on Tour - 5 February
Broccoli music presents Bollocks to Poverty on Tour at the Borderline. The line up includes Parka, LR Rockets, The Toy Guns and The Krak. Check out the action from the last gig with The Skallywags, Joana and the Wolf, Levelload and Chauffeur Driven Aviator with guest DJ set by the Mighty Boosh’s Naboo and Jonny Rhythm. Tickets cost £6 in advance or £7.50 on the door and all proceeds go to ActionAid.
Scene & Heard - Comedy Night - 4 February
Standing up for Scene and Heard is a comedy night raising money for Scene & Heard, a unique mentoring project that partners the inner-city children of Somers Town, London with volunteer theatre professionals, providing each child who participates with quality one-on-one adult attention and an experience of personal success through the process of writing and performing plays. Tickets cost £15.
Oxfam - Quidam - 3 - 7 February
Cirque du Soleil present benefit performances of Quidam for Zip Zap on 3 February and Oxfam on 7 February at the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets from £26.
Voice - Dirty Water Club Benefit - 2 February
Legendary punk band Vic Godard & the Subway Sect, along with garage rockers The Wildebeests and the bluesy-punkers, The Creep Morons play a special Dirty Water Club benefit show at the Boston Arms for the children's charity Voice, with an exclusive DJ set by Spider Webb from The Horrors! Tickets cost £8 and all proceeds go to support Voice's work with children and young people in care.
BRAC UK - One Night of Dinner & Dancing - 2 February
Raising money for the Bangladesh Cyclone Sidr disaster "One Night of Dinner and Dancing" will take place at Laguna Banqueting Suite, Acton. The night will include a 3 course meal, live comedy performances from Hyde Panaser, singing from Shilpi Purkayastha, dancing from Shri Academy, an auction and raffles. Tickets cost £35 or £300 for a table of 10. More details from onodda@googlemail.com. All proceeds will benefit the disaster fund via BRAC UK.
Teenage Cancer Trust - TCT Rock Night - 31 January
The Boileroom, Guildford presents the Teenage Cancer Trust Rock Night. The line up includes Retox, The Skies, Hellen Keller Band and Jumpstart. Tickets cost £4 and all proceeds go towards the fine work of the Teenage Cancer Trust.
MGA - Firewalk Party - 29 January
This is a charity event with a difference. Ever fancied walking across hot coals?? Well now you can and at the same time raise money for the Myasthenia Gravis Association (MGA). MG is a muscle weakness disease that can affect anyone of any age and currently affects around 1 in 10,000 people in the UK. The event will take place in the Lark in the Park in Islington from 6.00 pm. And if you don't want to take part in the firewalk why not just join the party. More details from Maria on 0777 9121621 or maria.martin@mga-charity.org.
Macmillan Cancer Support - Mozart Birthday Concert - 27 January 2008
The Young Concert Artists Trust (YCAT) presents the Mozart Birthday Concert at Cadogan Hall. Featuring Doric String Quartet, Mark Simpson and Llyr Williams. The event starts at 3.15. Tickets cost £15 - £35 which includes a £10 donation, the proceeds of which will be shared between YCAT and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Tainted Blood - Alabama 3 present Outlaw - 25 January
Alabama 3 have been hosting their own highly-debauched monthly knees-up at JAMM. The night’s a platform to nurture and showcase a host of emerging new bands and DJs, giving them the much-needed exposure they deserve in The Live Room. This is a particularly huge night as the 'bama boys help to raise cash for the charity Tainted Blood. Tickets cost £8.
Save the Rhino - Around the Horn - 21 January
Save the Rhino presents "Around the Horn" at the Comedy Store with Noel Fielding, Jack Whitehall, Adam Buxton and many more! Tickets cost £15.
PEAS - Jumblist Massive! - 20 January
An all-day charity jumble sale and music mash up at 93 Feet East to raise money for PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools). All items £1 (except shoes and coats £5). Music while you jumble form Short Circuit DJs, Delerium Tremens, (live set), JP Collective (live set), Rhys Adams (Yes King), Warm DJs and Baxter. Entry £2. Doors open 1pm. ALL proceeds fo towards building a sports pitch at a school in Uganda.
ActionAid - Bollocks to Poverty (Unsigned) - 17th January 2008
Start the new year with a treat. If you haven't done it before (or even if you have!) check out Unsigned at the Bar Music Hall. This month the Unsigned team have joined forces with ActionAid to present Unsigned as part of Bollocks to Poverty on Tour. ActionAid are currently running a campaign called "Who Pays" to try and persuade the Government to introduce new rules to prevent the supermarkets abusing their power. Come along and help tackle global poverty over a beer. Live bands include Runner, The Special Relationship, Jules Rendell. Entrance is FREE.
Attitude is Everything - Club Attitude on the Decks @ AKA - 16 January
Club Attitude presents On the Decks @ AKA. Featuring live bands The Cock and Bull Kid and Haydon Spenceley (Freeslave). DJ set from Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly, Marsha XFM, and Piney Ger. FREE Entry.
Strummerville - Joe Strummer Rememberance Night - 5 January
The Komedia in Brighton plays host to a fundraising event for Strummerville -The Joe Strummer Foundation For New Music. Take The 5th play from 'White Riot' to Mescaleros-era 'Coma Girl', ably supported by Ramones revivalists Havana-A-Go-Go, no-frills punk rock/new wave cover band Night Of Treason and the mighty Death Or Glory Soundsystem. Includes an auction of a very special customised guitar from Billy Bragg's Jail Guitar Doors campaign. Tickets cost £10.
Strummerville - London Calling – Remembering Joe Strummer - 22 December
London Calling - members of Primal Scream, Oasis, the Alabama 3, Carter USM, The Happy Mondays, The Smiths, Paul Weller’s band and legendary punk outfit The Members will come together at the Jamm, Brixton to mark the fifth anniversary of Joe Strummer’s death, to celebrate the Clash front man’s life and legacy and to raise money for the Strummerville Foundation – the Joe Strummer Foundation for new music. They also hope to make enough cash to put a bunch of guitars into Brixton prison as part of Billy Bragg’s Jail Guitar Doors initiative in memory of Joe. Tickets cost £8 or £10 on the door.
No Sweat - Outlaw Christmas Party - 21 December
The Alabama 3 will be gracing the stage at Jamm, Brixton to support Registered Charity No Sweat. No Sweat is an activist, campaigning organisation, fighting sweatshop bosses, in solidarity with workers, worldwide. Dress Code? As if. Tickets cost £8.
Crisis - Unsigned - 20 December
December's Unsigned at the Bar Music Hall will feature The Getaway Team and Midday Morning. DJs for December are Bernie C & Ralph. Entrance is FREE as usual but donations are welcome for the Charity of the Night which is Crisis, helping to make a difference this Christmas with their Crisis Open Christmas project.
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy - Christmas Carol Service - 17 December
This Christmas Carol Service will take place at St Luke's Church in Chelsea. The performers are Katie Melua, Teatro and Linda Lewis. Profits from the event will be given to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy — the UK’s largest music therapy charity. Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy strives to improve the quality of life for children and adults who have been isolated by disability, trauma or illness by addressing their many needs through interactive music making. Tickets cost £35.
Grooms-Shaftesbury - Christmas Carol Service - 17 December
HRH The Princess Royal, and Patron of Grooms-Shaftesbury, will be the guest of honour at the Christmas Carol Service at St Martins-in-the-Fields. Carols and hymns will be performed by the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year, Chantage. Tickets cost £10. More details from Mehreen Syed on 020 7452 2115.
The Connection at St Martins - Too many parties - 15 December
Connection events presents Too Many Parties at the Brixton JAMM - a night of blistering hot breaks, bass and classic jump party action to raise money for for The Connection at St Martins, the charity helping London's homeless. Featuring the Lilly Wite Sass Dancers. Tickets cost £7. Entry from 21.00 - 06.00.
Habitat for Humanity - China Charity Night - 15 December
Fundraiser at Apt Bar with Freelance Hellraiser and DJ's Nick Mills, Chris Hilton and Daniel Rose, to raise money for building materials and for a team to go out in January 2008 to help rebuild housing in flood stricken areas in Southern China in conjunction with the charity Habitat for Humanity. Tickets cost £20. 7.30pm - 4.00am.
Action for Kids - The Blues Brothers Tribute Band - 13 December
The Music Palace, N8 presents The Blues Brothers, raising money for Action For Kids, a charity giving disabled children and young people mobility aids, work experience and personal support. Tickets cost £10, first drink FREE.
Shelter - XFM Winter Wonderland - 9 December
This year's XFM WinterWonderland at Brixton Academy raising money for Shelter stars Supergrass, Bloc Party, Kate Nash and One Night Only, plus more acts to be confirmed. Tickets go on sale at 9.00 am on 9 November.
Crisis - Christmas Carol Service - 8 December
The annual Crisis Christmas Carol Service will take place in the historic surrounds of Southwark Cathedral from 6.30 pm starring the Thames Philharmonic Choir. Entrance is free but tickets must be reserved in advance, tel 020 7426 3853. There will be a wine and mince pie reception after the event.
Kent Air Ambulance - HF vs The Residents Xmas Payback - 8 December
Andy Farley and Mark Vedo are among 48 DJs playing at this all-day dance party raising funds for the Kent Air Ambulance Trust at Hidden. Tickets cost £3 from 1 pm.
Cancer Research UK - Handel - Messiah Sing For Life Concert - 8 December
The East London Chorus will be performing Handel's Messiah at St John's Church to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Tickets cost £12.
International Alert - Groove for Peace! - 7 December
In support of International Alert, an independent peacebuilding organisation that works to lay the foundations for lasting peace and security in communities affected by violent conflict, charity fundraiser amp is organising a night of live music at The Others, Manor Road, Stoke Newington. Acts include Congregation, The Penny Black Remedy, DJ Sunday Revelator, and Circus CABARET, hosted by Simone Romano. Entrance £5.
Maytree Respite Care Centre - An Evening of Russian Music - 7 December
The Bloomsbury Woodwind Ensemble present an Evening of Russian Music to raise money for the Maytree Respite Care Centre at St Mary le Bow Church, Cheapside. Nearest tube is St Pauls. Programme includes Borodin "On the Steppes of Central Asia", Schnittke "Choir Concerto", Tchaikovsky "Character Dances from the Nutcracker Suite" plus other seasonal music and carols. Tickets cost £8 (concessions £6 and unders 16s £2) and are available on the door. For further information ring 020 8368 5314.
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy - Louise Merrett Concert - 6 December
This performance marks Louise’s Fourth Annual Christmas Charity Concert at St Mary le Bow Church. All profits from the event will be given to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy — the UK’s largest music therapy charity. Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy strives to improve the quality of life for children and adults who have been isolated by disability, trauma or illness by addressing their many needs through interactive music making. Suggested donation per ticket is £10.
Multiple Sclerosis Society - Candlelight Carol Concert - 4 December
The Candlelight Carol Concert for the MS Society is sponsored by BUPA and takes place at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge from 7.15 pm. Tickets cost £25 or £50 including reception at the Berkeley Hotel.
Beating Bowel Cancer - Christmas Comedy Night - 3 December
Beating Bowel Cancer's Christmas Comedy Night takes place at the Comedy Store. The fantastic line up includes Paul Thorne and Geoff Norcott as well ITV's Take the Mike winner Paul Kerensa, Perrier award-winning Wil Hodgson and the critically acclaimed Lucy Porter. Tickets cost £17.50.
Crisis - See Bob Run - 3 - 17 December
Second Glance Theatre presents the UK premiere of the acclaimed one-woman play See Bob Run at the Finborough Theatre. Described by The Guardian as a "tour de force", the play is written by one of Canada's most successful playwrights Daniel MacIvor. Tickets cost £14 and all profits got to Crisis.
ActionAid - Wish Xmas Party - 1 December
WISH will be holding a wintery and festive, glamorous and gritty eastend knees-up at Gramaphone in aid of Bollocks To Poverty on this WORLD AIDS DAY. This one-off event, in collaboration with The Dirty Red Ball promoters, is in support of the work that Bollocks To Poverty and ActionAid are doing in South Africa for women and AIDS. All money raised on the night will go to a unique ActionAid initiative in South Africa. £8 on the door, 10pm til 4.00 am. Pre-WISH drinks will take place at Lounge Bohemia - Shoreditch's new secret hideaway - warm up with a special Bollocks to Poverty cocktail (or two) and help raise even more money for ActionAid.
Various charities - Really Linda Barker Christmas Fair - 1 December
Join Linda Barker at the Honor Oak in Forest Hill for a charity Christmas Fair from 12pm. This is your chance to buy Christmas decorations and gifts at knock-down prices, with all profits going to charity. At 6pm, join Linda outside as she lights the Honor Oak Christmas tree. FREE entrance.
Oxfam - OXJAM at the Roundhouse - 1 December
OXFAM in conjunction with MTV has created OXJAM at the Roundhouse, an event using unknown bands to promote Oxfam’s Ethos of FIGHTING AGAINST POVERTY. Tickets cost £10.
RNLI - The Acoustic Astronauts - 1 December
Sutton Acoustic Music club present the Acoiustic Astronauts in a charity concert for the RNLI at the Riddell Hall, Deans Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey. Tickets cost £8 in advance, £10 on the door.
Leukaemia Research - Christmas Carols with the Stars - 29 November
The Royal Albert Hall plays host to the star-studded TV Times Christmas Carols with the Stars in aid of Leukaemia Research. Tickets from £10.
Leukaemia Research - An Audience with Michael Palin - 28 November
A one-off "Audience" event with comedian, writer and intrepid explorer Michael Palin takes place in the Criterion Theatre in aid of Leukaemia Research. The last few £50 tickets are available at a 25% discount. VIP tickets for the champagne reception are still available. More details available from 020 7405 0101.
Grooms-Shaftesbury - The Rose Opera Extravaganza - 28 November
The Rose Opera Extravaganza at Drapers' Hall will be held jointly by Alexandra Rose Day and Grooms-Shaftsbury, linking back to the early 1900s when Queen Alexandra asked John Grooms to make the silk roses that were handed out in London on her June flag days. The evening promises to be a sparkling occasion. It will begin with a champagne reception followed by a three-course banquet interspersed with operatic interludes performed by the London Festival Opera. Tickets cost £125. More details from Mehreen Syed on 020 7452 2115.
Cancer Research - What You Don't Know About Women - 25 November
What You Don't Know About Women is a sensational and alluring musical evening that will seduce you with an array of wonderful female characters, singing some of the best show songs written for and about the female species. Featuring Jenny Bede, Lucy Hunter-James, Victoria Kruger, Laura Selwood, and Claire Trusson. Produced by Lucy Blakeman. The show takes place at the Soho Revue Bar. Tickets cost £10 - £15. All profits go to Cancer Research UK.
Cancer Research UK - Music Fundraiser - 25 November
Enjoy original jazz and pop grooves with Rebus and classic indie covers by Freeloader at The Good Ship. Tickets cost £10 and all proceeds to go to Cancer Research UK.
NGO's and various charities - The Synergy Project - 23 November
Synergy is a magical indoor festival, combining musicians, Djs, Vjs, performers, and artists from all corners of creativity, joined by various proactive NGO’s and charities with the expressed aim to make a difference. Synergy strives to create an optimistic approach in raising awareness on the many crucial issues affecting our world today. The events gather some of the UK’s leading creative multimedia organizations supported by international NGO’s such as Oxfam, Survival, Speak, WWF, Greenpeace, Arc, and Campaign Against Climate Change, to provide just the right mix of open hearted enjoyment and meaningful reflection for a new direction. The event takes place from 10.00 pm til 8.00 am at SeOne Club. Tickets cost £20 on the door or £17 in advance.
WaterAid - Benefit gig - 22 November
A night of cutting edge live music at JAMM, Brixton, with all proceeds going to WaterAid. WaterAid is an international charity that works to enable the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. Live Acts & DJs: The Knock, The Double Sixers, The Sandrina Mixtapes, Punk Recruit and DJs Joe Disco and the fabulous Bernie C. Tickets £5, 7.30pm - 1am.
Eaves - All About Eaves - 21 November
Eaves is a London-based charity which has provided support to vulnerable women affected by trafficking, homelessness and violence for 30 years. All About Eaves is an evening of comedy and music to celebrate those 30 years and to raise funds for the continuation of its valuable work. This glitzy event at the Cafe De Paris will be hosted by Ulrika Jonsson and will feature some of the UK’s best women comedians, including Lucy Porter and Shazia Mirza, plus entertainment from X Factor finalist Brenda Edwards, who has since performed in Chicago and Carmen Jones. Tickets cost £100 and include a champagne reception and a 3-course meal with wine.
Bottletop - Sound Affects: Brazil CD Launch - 21 November
Join in and celebrate at Guanabara the launch of Bottletop’s latest double album - featuring original tracks from Jorge Ben & Seu Jorge and remixes from the likes of Fatboy Slim, Bonobo and Get Cape Wear Cape Fly - and support a great cause, don’t miss this one off exclusive night, with amazing live DJ sets from Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Yam Who?, Cliffy and The Mr Bongo label DJ’s. Tickets £10 (includes a free bottle of Brahma beer) available at Guanabara. Bottletop is the charity supporting grass roots youth sexual health education projects across Africa, the UK and now Brazil.
Mencap - Little Noises - 21 - 28 November
Jo Whiley is teaming up again with Mencap to present Little Noises a series of intimate acoustic gigs at the Union Chapel in Islington. Featuring Keane, Snow Patrol, Athlete, The Pigeon Detectives and Will Young with more names to be announced. Tickets go on sale on 22 October but are only available to those who have registered online before 19 October. Register here.
Teach a Man to Fish - Fundraising gig - 20 November
Teach a Man to Fish is having a fundraising event at Cafe 1001, raising money for schools in Africa and Latin America and teaching London how to rock. Featuring live indie bands: Le Shark, Thousand Natural Shocks, Six Day Riot, Shuffle with DJ slot from the one and only Paul Wade PLUS Special Surprise Act! Entrance £3.
North London Action for the Homeless - Fundraiser - 19 November
Fundraiser for North London Action for the Homeless at Ryan's Bar, 181 Stoke Newington Church Street. Prepare yourself for absurd rock music from the Rude Mechanicals. Also starring Andrew Bailey and John Hegley.
Children in Need - Children in Need 2007- 16 November
Captain Bob presents an evening of great music for all ages at Hove Town Hall, raising money for Children in Need. Doors open at 5.20 for the Under 10s Disco "The Kids are Alright " and the night goes on until midnight. Featuring !autopilot!, The Rylics, Republic of Heaven and Floors and Walls. Tickets cost £3 or £1 for 11-15 year olds. More details from 01273 291518, 07771918826 or 07795335921.
Kids Company - Unsigned - 15 November
November's Unsigned at the Bar Music Hall will feature Turn Pike Glow, Alicia Wolf, Deborah Shaw, and DJs Tori Mayo & Reetu. Entrance is FREE as usual but donations are welcome for the Charity of the Night which is Kids Company. Kids Company is a charity founded by Camila Batmanghelidjh in 1996 which offers practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner city children and young people. The services offered are holistic, child-centred and multi-disciplinary.
Elton John Aids Foundation - Character & Cocktails - 15 November
David Furnish and Grey Goose have invited Sam Taylor-Wood, Patrick Cox, Liz Hurley and Christopher Bailey to each design the ultimate pop-up bar for a one-off charity event Character & Cocktails at No 1 The Piazza, Covent Garden. Tickets are subject to a minimum donation of £50 which includes cocktails and the proceeds go the Elton John Aids Foundation. Dress code: cocktail couture.
The Anthony Nolan Trust - Stellar@100 Club - 14 November
Raising money for The Anthony Nolan Trust, Stellar @ 100 Club stars Yeti, Alvarez Kings, Popular Workshop and Model Horror. Tickets cost £8.
Attitude is Everything - Attitude on the Decks - 14 November
Attitude is Everything presents Attitude on the Decks @ Big Chill Bar, Brick Lane. With Jamie Renton (Chilli Fried), DJ Patience and DJ Hyper (Wildbunch) and DJ Void (Rude FM). Chilled Eclectica, World-Beat, Funky Flavas, Brezzy D'n'B...all proceeds go towards helping improve disabled people's access to live music. FREE entry.
Pilgrims Hospice in Kent - London's Alright CD Launch Party - 11 November
The London's Alright CD Launch party is at the Roadhouse in Covent Garden. Raising money for the Pilgrims Hospice in Kent, this fabulous event will showcase 4 of the 8 bands featured on this new CD from Primas Records. Those performing on the night include The Tactiticians, Mcgoozer, Sugarmonkey and Stone Halo. Also appearing are the Kingsdown Band and Ministry of Sound DJ, Axford. Tickets cost £10. The event is sponsored by MySpace UK, Ex-Tube, DogsCanDrive, Storm IT Consultancy Ltd and Absolut Vodka...and here's the good bit - everyone gets a FREE Absolut Vodka cocktail.
St Christophers Hospice - Imperial Male Voice Choir - 10 November
Raising money for St Christopher's Hospice, this concert is at St Barnabas Church, Calton Ave, Dulwich, SE21. Tickets cost £10 and include a glass of wine. More details from 020 87684573.
Lewisham Choral Society - Verdi's Requiem - 10 November
The Lewisham Choral Society present Verdi's Requiem at Blackheath Halls from 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £18, £15, £12, children £2.
Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity - Chocolate Ball - 10 November
The Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity is to hold its Chocolate-themed Winter Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel. The event will be attended by the charity's patron, Lord Sebastian Coe KBE and a host of other sporting stars and celebrities. Legendary British 1960s act The Tornados provide the evening's entertainment. Tickets cost £150 which includes champagne reception and a four-course dinner. More information from 01245 516547.
Shelter - Audioscope 2007 - 10 November
Sponsored by HMV this year's Audioscope takes place at the Carling Academy, Oxford. The line up includes Michael Rother, Dalek, The Sea and Cake...and more. Tickets cost £14. Audioscope is supported by and raising money for Shelter.
OXJAM - The Honar Oak UNPLUGGED! - 8 November
Extending the October OXJAM Festival into November, The Honar Oak in South London presents 4 nights of live acoustic music from the freshest young and talented musicians in South London. The line up for Nov 8 includes Emma York, Joe Bentley and Jonny Hoyle. FREE entrance, donations to Oxfam. More nights of fabulous music planned for 15th (David Simon, Enle, Nathan Hinchliffe), 22nd (Pete Greenwood, Rubi Forever, Craig MacMillan) and 29th (Charly Richardson, Nila Raja, John Ward).
Crisis - Under Cover - 8 November
Crisis Skylight Cafe presents Under Cover an evening of live music and art, from 6.00 - 8.00. The event is planned, organised and run by a team of homeless people. FREE entrance. The Crisis Skylight Cafe is an inspiring, working cafe and arts space at the Crisis HQ in East London, which also provides a route into work for homeless people. The cafe is open to the public five days a week (Mon-Fri, 8.30 to 3 pm).
CRUSE - Mozart's Zaide - 8 November 2007
St John's, Smith Square is the venue for a semi-staged production of Mozart's enigmatic opera Zaide - left unfinished in 1780, but with stunning arias such as the famous "Ruhe Sanft" - in aid of CRUSE. William Radice has completed a new English narration that completes this intriguing story. With Richard Stilgoe as the Narrator, Tom Hammond as the Conductor, Richard Williams as the Director. Cast and orchestra from Trinity College of Music, London. Tickets cost £25.00 / £20.00 / £15.00 / £10.00 (concessions 10% discount on £15.00 tickets).
Free Tibet Campaign - Yakety Yak starring Simon Amstell - 6 November
Some of the best comedic talent around are performing in aid of the Free Tibet Campaign in the Shaw Theatre. The Yakety Yak line up includes John Hegley, Simon Amstell, Shazia Mirza, Robin Ince, Ava Vidal, Susan Murray, Greg Burns and Ed Petrie. Tickets cost £20.
Beat Bullying - The Beat Bullying Benefit - 4 November
Auracle Productions presents the Beat Bullying Benefit at the Ram Jam Club, Kingston-Upon-Thames. Beat Bullying is the UK's first national anti-bullying children's charity that aims to stop bullying where it starts. This special fundraising event will be filled with exciting performances and displays of work by a diverse group of international artists and performers. The line up includes performances by Tiramisu, Rebecca de Jouvencel Quintet, Linz, Kikis Lefkaritis and Opera and jazz diva Lori J Fredrics. Suggested donation £10. The event starts from 1.00. More details from 020 8255 6426.
British Red Cross - Halloween at the Clink - 3 November
The Clink, London's most notorious medieval prison presents the ultimate Halloween Party. Tickets cost £14 and all profits go to The British Red Cross.
WoW - Charity Gala Concert - 1 November
The Wimbledon branch of Wellbeing of Women is proud to present a gala concert at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in aid of WoW. Leading conductor Nicholas Burns will perform a number of classical pieces including Mendelssohn's String Symphony No 11 in F major, Grieg's Holberg Suite and Nielsen's Little Suite for Strings Op. 1 with a string orchestra. Tickets cost £30 and all money raised will help fund research into women's health. More details from 07768 901947.
War Child - Keane Live - 1 November
Following the release of their War Child single The Night Sky on 29th October, Keane will be continuing their support by hosting a musical extravaganza at Brixton Academy. The evening will see Keane joined by The Magic Numbers, Pet Shop Boys, The Guillemots and Teddy Thompson, with more special guests to be announced. Tickets selling fast, check out Scarlet Mist for returns.
OXJAM - Bull and Gate - 31 October
The Bull land Gate presents an OXJAM night with Above, Scott Lester, Playmaker, BFO Train Smash.
Crisis - The Rain in Spain - 30 October - 3 November
The Tarantara Theatre Tribe are performing their new show, The Rain in Spain, at the Rosemary Branch Theatre, Islington between 30 October and 3 November. Tickets cost £10 from 020 7704 6665. The Tarantara Theatre Tribe put on newly written plays to raise money and awareness for London-based charities. The profits from The Rain in Spain will go to Crisis.
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital - In Memory of Harry May - 28 October
Tina May presents a jazz concert at the 100 Club in aid of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Renal Ward 7B, in Memory of Harry May a lifelong jazz fan. Musicians include Alan Barnes, Nikki Iles, Pete Churchill, Karen Sharp and many more. Tickets cost £8 in adv or £10 on the door.
OXJAM - Vivaldi's Gloria - 28 October
OXJAM presents Vivaldi's Gloria at the Actors Church, Covent Garden, conducted by Matthew Morley. The Camerata of London, directed by Brian Lloyd-Wilson, play works by Bach and Vivaldi. Singers' workshop from 1pm, concert at 7.30. Go along to sing or simply listen and enjoy. Tickets costs £10 (£6 concessions). More information from 07881602675.
Ovarian Cancer Action - Linda Smith's Favourite Things Vol 2 - 28 October
Raising money for Ovarian Cancer Action, Linda Smith's Favourite Things Vol. 2 at the Victoria Palace Theatre has a fabulous line up including Maureen Lipman, Jeremy Hardy, John Hegley, Dara O'Briain, Phil Jupitus, Jenni Murray, Bill Wyman....and many more. Tickets cost £27.50 - £37.50.
OXJAM - Black and White Cabaret - 27 October
Come to Le Cabaret Noir et Blanc at Wanstead House, E11. OXJAM brings you an evening of Jazz and Liquor. The night will feature 'Jazz through the Eras' with the audience in 1920's fancy dress. Think of Big Band, the Moulin Rouge and Chicago and you're nearly there! Tickets £5.
The Cambodia Trust - Voices for the Forest - 27 October
Benefit Culture and the Living Rainforest near Newbury in Berkshire have teemed up to present Voices for the Forest which is a very special event to celebrate the "turning of the clocks" powered by the amazing voices of Juliet Russell and Vocal Explosion, the poetic storytelling of Daniel Clark and the lyrical acrobatics of Mr Finn. The fun starts early - join a lantern making or voice workshop in the afternoon. Tickets cost £8 for adults and £4.95 for children or £12 and £5 for both a visit to the Living Rainforest and the evening concert. The proceeds from the event will benefit The Living Rainforest which is a registered charity and The Cambodia Trust.
Radioreverb 97.2 fm - Fundraiser - 27 October
Support Radioreverb, the local radio station for Brighton, at this fundraising event with 2 live bands and 7 DJs. This Lonely Soul and Friday Night Hero play at Green House Effect (basement) on Saturday 27 October. Pay on door £5.
Motivation - Motivated to get the story - 25 October
Sandy Gall, ex-ITN broadcaster, will speak about his experiences helping war-wounded people in Afghanistan at Motivation's "Motivated to Get the Story" fundraising lecture on 25 October at the Royal Geographical Society in London. Tickets cost £15 and can be obtained from Motivation on 01275 464012 during office hours. Proceeds will be split between Motivation, an international disability and development charity working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities, and Sandy Gall's Afghanistan Appeal.
Alzheimers Society - Over 13s charity party - 24 October
TCCP Promotions present an over 13s party at Watford Jongleurs, raising money for the Alzheimers Society. The bands include Lost Without Cause and In So Far. Tickets cost £5.00.
OXJAM - OXJAM at the Good Ship - 24 October
The Good Ship in Kilburn plays host to the OXJAM Music Festival again this year. The line-up includes acoustic sets from Charly Flynn, Stuart James, and spoken word from Dockers MC and lele[SPEAKS]. Tickets cost £3.
Gua Africa - Mixed Jam - 23 October
Emmanuel Jal, former child soldier in the Sudanese Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA), founded Gua Africa. Now Gua Africa's mission is to build education, rehabilitation and health centres in Leer, Southern Sudan and Nairobi, Kenya. The latest event is Mixed -Jam, a live music event for ex-soldiers at the 100 Club. Performing on the night will be Emmanuel Jal, Blak Twang, Ayak, Nika with Mirembe Cambell and X-Factor star Chico will be hosting the night. Tunes will be spun by DJ Silvastone and DJ Dubwise. Tickets cost £12.
Neve Shalom ~ Wahat al-Salam - Living in Harmony - 21 October
Come and enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of an Opera Masterclass with a conductor of great distiction. Carlo Rizzi, internationally renowned conductor, will lead a Masterclass with singers from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama between 3-6pm at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. The event is raising money for the British Friends of Neve Shalom~ Wahat al-Salam. Tickets cost £35 for the masterclass or £95 including buffer supper. More details from 020 89524717.
The Cambodia Trust - Benefit Culture - 21 October
Over the past year Benefit Culture have raised over £6000 for the Cambodia Trust and are now pleased to announce that they have a regular evening slot in Brighton at the Cella (below the Sanctuary Cafe) and will be showcasing new muscial talent on the last Sunday of the month to raise even more money for this worthy cause. Join the first night excitement for only £3 on the door. Acts include Ollie Finn, Dicken Marshall and Adam Kidd.
Breast Cancer Care - Bon Voyage Party - 20 October
Before setting off on their Atlantic Rowing Challenge Lin and Rachel are having a farewell party - everyone's invited. Raising money for Breast Cancer Care the party will be aboard the Salient Thames River Boat, with a champagne reception, live music and DJ til midnight. Dress code is Pink! Tickets costs £35.00 and are available from 07980 898016 or 07977 452337.
The Prince's Trust - Kite Competition - 20 October
Hamptons International has launched a national kite competition for children which will raise funds for the The Prince's Trust. The competition is open to under 14s and offers a grand prize of a holiday to Dubai or a "Fury" sports kite. To enter the kite-designing competition, participants need to pick up a £3 kite from any Hamptons International branch. The competition culminates at Alexandra Park which will feature stunt kite flying, kite-making workshops, kite trick demonstrations and air sculpture displays.
Prostate Cancer Charity - Black Histerics Night - 20 October
Comedy in aid of The Prostate Cancer Charity with Andi Osho, Joel Elnaugh, Mark Needham, Angelica O'Reilly ...and more, at the Poetry Cafe, Covent Garden. Tickets cost £6.
OXJAM - Come Get Your Rocks Off - 19 October
OXJAM presents a highly-charged charity gig at the Bar Islington Academy with live performances from IZIT-U and The Spotlight Kid, with DJ Claire Zak. Includes FREE entry to the Inide/Britpop night M6M1 til 3.00 am. Tickets cost £7 in adv.
Multiple Sclerosis - Jaqueline du Pré memorial Concert - 19 October
Twenty years after the death of this remarkable musician, who won the Gold Medal in 1960, the Guildhall School of Muisc and Drama, in conjunction with Global Awareness for Multiple Sclerosis through Music, presents a concert in her memory. Du Pré scholarship winner Brian O'Kane performs Barber's Cello Sonata, alongside cello ensemble performances and a selection of shorter pieces from the cello repertoire. Admission is FREE; there will be a collection at the end of this concert for Global Awareness for Multiple Sclerosis through Music.
The Prince's Trust - Fashion Rocks - 18 October
Hollywood's ultimate leading man, Samuel L Jackson, is hosting this year's fabulous Fashion Rocks event for the Prince's Trust. The live spectacular unites the world of fashion and music talent on one stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets from £45 go on sale on Monday 14 May at 14.00.
OXJAM - Unsigned presents the Madhatters Ball - 18 October
Unsigned are hosting a Madhatters Ball at the Bar Music Hall, selling hats to those who come without them and accepting donations from those who have too many! The line up includes The Colours. FREE entry. Donations (and hats) gratefully accepted. All profits to Oxfam.
The Caron Keating Foundation - Roktober - 17 October
Sunshine indie pop band Ghosts head up a live music event as part of Roktober at the Hard Rock Cafe to help raise funds for the Caron Keating Foundation. Tickets cost £15.
London Green Party - Green Part y Party - 14 October
The Brixton JAMM presents the London Green Party awareness gig The Green Party Party, raising funds for the party to continue their cause. Enjoy a full day of new and emerging bands alongside signed artists, stalls, food and films. Main room hosted by Simon Holland with PAMOJA, RAGS AND RIFF RAFF, THE BRADBURY RAYS, HOMEBROOD, DUBCATS, ROSIE AND THE GOLDBUG, LOST IN SPACE AND BLACK WIDOW. Tickets £7 all day 3pm – 9pm.
Oxfam - OXJAM Music Festival - 13 October
The Plough Inn in Walthamstow plays host to an OXJAM gig with the The Munroes and W.I.T. and more bands to be confirmed. Entry from 7.00. Tickets cost £4 in advance or £5 on the door. Raising money for Oxfam, the OXJAM Festival is a month-long music festival taking place throughout the UK. For details of an event near you check out the OXJAM event calendar.
OXJAM - Eclectic October - 13 October
Eclectic October is at St Alfeges Church hall and stars members of St Alfeges Church Choir, alongside Urban Rap act K.H.P. w/Hunter aka Mr Hunts, Bizzman, Torcharah, K.I.D family, Mexolon Dance Group, percussion from Training Icarus's Mike Bates, and Hearding Cats (Folk Music). Tickets available on the door, acts on stage from 6.00 - 10.00. Raising money for Oxfam as part of the OXJAM Festival. Tickets cost £3 on the door. Be there...
OXJAM - Stephen Fretwell - 11 October
Lout Promotions and OXJAM Brighton present Stephen Fretwell at Digital Brighton celebrating the release "Man on the Roof". Tickets cost £12.50.
OXJAM - OXJAM @ Bloomsbury Lanes - 10 October
Celebrate the OXJAM Festival with a great night out at one of London's top party venues, The Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes. Bands include Friends of the Bride, Chaffeur Driven Aviator, Little B. Tickets cost £5.
OXJAM - OXJAM Live @ The Marquee - 8 October
OXJAM comes to the newly reopened Marquee Club with The Torn, Straight Jacket, The Finns, The Velcros, Levi Roots. Helen's Evil Twin and Grand Volume. Tickets cost £6 on the door.
The Prostate Cancer Charity - Black Histerics Night - 8 October
Comedy in aid of The Prostate Cancer Charity with Andi Osho, Adam Hillmore, Ben Hayman, Joel Elnaugh ...and more, at the The Gigglers Inn, Inn on the Green W10. Tickets cost £5.
Oxfam - Burlesque Rocks for OXJAM - 7 October
The Elbow Room in Islington is the venue for this fabulous OXJAM event raising money for Oxfam. The Burlesque Rocks for OXJAM line up includes Soprano, The Brights, States of Emotions, Some Kind of Hero, and the burlesque performers Gwendoline Lamour and Eva Braun. Tickets cost £5 on the door.
Advocacy First - Fundraiser at the Windmill - 6 October
The Windmill in Brixton plays host to this charity event, raising money for Advocacy First, who work with people with dementia. The fun starts at 5 pm and includes Tragic Roundabout, Chicken Shed Zeppelin, the James Walbourne Band, Still House Orchestra and Bacardiac Arrest. Free BBQ between 6.00 an 8.00. Tickets cost £5.00.
NSPCC - Charities Philharmonia - 6 October
Rasing money for the NSPCC, the Charities Philharmonia presents Beethoven, Symphony No 6 "Pastoral", Wagner "Prelude and Liebestod (Tristan und Isolde)", and Schoenberg "Begleitmusik zu einer Lichtspielszene" at SJ John's Smith Square. The conductor is Michael Alexander Young. Tickets from £10.00 - £22.00.
Unicef - Lake of Stars - 5-7 October
Created in 2004 by Chibuku Shake Shake founder, Will Jameson, this fabulous 3-day music festival in aid of Unicef returns to Malawi in October. Staring Radio 1's Gilles Peterson, Annie Mac, Rob da Bank and a host of international stars, the event has established itself as a "must see" for the discerning music lover. According to Andy Cato of Groove Armada "You'll never see music cross as many boundaries and borders as this, and you'll never listen to music in a more special place". For more information on how to travel there and a chance to win a FREE trip for 2 see the Lake of Stars website. And check out this video footage for a taste of Malawi.
Macmillan Cancer Support - The WiG GiG!!! - 5 October
The Wig Gig!!! is a one night only event dreamt up by Chloe Haywood to raise money in memory of her dad who died of cancer. The event, at The Chiswick Town Hall, is a "Generation Game" style show, as part of a campaign to raise £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. With the chance to win a Vivienne Westwood sweater and a hair cut by Trevor Sorbie himself, this night will be one to remember. Tickets cost £25 and if you buy 4 you get one FREE.
OXJAM - Voices Against Poverty - 5 October
4 Motion, in association with OXJAM, presents Voices Against Poverty at Bar 104. 9pm til late. Experience the cream of London's Unsigned urban vocalists and then join the after party with London's finest DJ playing the best in Hip Hop, Funky House and Bashment. Tickets cost £8.
Breast Cancer Care - Fashion Show - 3 October
The 11th Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show will mark the beginning of Breast Cancer awareness month. Sponsored by Swarovski, the event at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, costs £60 for the Fashion Show, afternoon tea and entertainment between 1.00 and 4.00. Tickets for the evening dinner and auction also available for tables of ten. Click for more details. More details about activities during the month of October from Breast Cancer Care.
Oxfam - Oxjam Music Festival - October
The OXJAM Music Festival is now over apart from a few fashionably late gigs. Watch this space for more info about the amount of money raised. But while we're waiting check out the limited-edition, celebrity-designed OXJAM badges available for a minimum donation of £1. More info.
OXJAM - OXJAM@93 Feet East - 2 October
OXJAM comes to buzzing Brick Lane to provide you with an evening of live music and DJ sets at 93 Feet East. Featuring The Stayaways, Sketches, The Sticks and DJ sets from "She Bangs the Drums". Tickets cost £5 on the door.
Oxfam - OXJAM Music Festival - October 2007
OXJAM is back and it's bigger and better than before. The OXJAM Music Festival will take place all over the UK and covers all genres of music. OXJAM plans to raise £1 million for Oxfam. Check out the OXJAM events calendar to find out what's happening near you. And if you are a musician, a music promoter or just want to help out it is not too late to get involved. Make Music - Raise Money - End Poverty. Email sandy@gigs4charity.org to find out more. And if you can't make it to an event, why not wear the badge. Limited-edition, celebrity-designed OXJAM badges available for a minimum donation of £1. More info.
Support for Africa - Football Reaching out for Africa - 27 September
Patti Boulaye is organising Football Reaching out for Africa (FROA) a charity event for Support for Africa with a mass choir of 3000 gospel singers and a host of international Football stars and celebrities including Thierry Henry. Tickets cost from £20.
Support the Spitz - A Great Night in the Spitz - 27 September
Forget the Last Night of the Proms - that happens every year - the one to be at is the Last Night at the Spitz. The Spitz marks its last night at Old Spitalfields Market on Thursday 27 September with a very special celebration. Inspired by Art Kane's world famous 1958 photograph of jazz musicians in Harlem "A Great Day in Harlem", the Spitz will stage "A Great Night at the Spitz" gathering together all the fantastic jazz, blues and folk musicians who have played at the Spitz in their eleven year history. The evening begins at 7.00 pm sharp in the Spitz Bistro to the ethereal harp playing of Kat Amey and then the night really hots up with appearances from Miles Danso and the Spitz Jazz Collective, Seb Rochford, Gwyneth Herbet, Peter Wareham...and names too numerous to mention. This will be the last ever music event at the Spitz in Commercial Street and will be the party to end all parties. Tickets cost £15, from the box office on 020 7392 9032. Support the Spitz
ActionAid - Bollocks to Poverty on Tour - 25 September
Broccoli Music are teaming up with the Mean Fiddler to create London's first ever monthly Bollocks to Poverty on Tour live music night. With the Skallywags, Levelload, Joana and the Wolf and Chaffeur Driven Aviator. Tickets cost £6 in advance or £7.50 on the door. All profits go to ActionAid.
Brainwave , The Log Cabin, Shooting Star - Yellow Umbrella Day - 23 September
Yellow Umbrella Day is a FREE Community festival in Chiswick Park. Raising money for three children's charities Brainwave, The Log Cabin and The Shooting Star Children's Hospice, this fabulous event has lots of family fun and the musical line-up includes the Mercury Artist Lucie Silvas, The Conmitments, Haley Glennie-Smith, and Isadore and Clay. There is also a sponsored 5K walk and 10K run that start and finish in the park. The event is sponsored by Annie's Restaurant, Chiswick, HR Owen, Schroders and Stanhope.
Everychild - Unsigned - 20 September
The September Unsigned event at Bar Music Hall, in association with gigs4charity, is raising money for Everychild and has a fabulous line up including the New Socials, Dream Kontrol, Taylor Lane, Emma York & Galactica and Tom Hunt. Entrance is FREE, good time GUARANTEED.
MS Society - Quiz Night - 20 September
A night of fun and entertainment is guaranteed at the Quiz Night at Ealing Studios. The host is Reduced Shakespeare actor Walter Lewis and rounds include Spelling Bee, Memory Rounds and Riddles and Rhymes! All proceeds from the £5 entry fee will go to the MS Society. More information from Cara Williams on 07985 593 147.
Amnesty International - Urb Scrunting - 16 September
Urb Scrunting is a singer songwriter who is passionate about singing and songwriting, the environment and human rights. Check out his talent at this charity gig at The Troubadour for Amnesty International, with support from Annett Ethicuit, The Six Little Nine Berries, Acoustic Ashley, Judy Finnigan and The Matarors and with comedy from Jonny Fluffypunk. Tickets cost £11 in advance or £12 on the door.
RNID - What?!? Version 2 - 15 September
Bands, acoustic acts and DJs join together at JAMM in Brixton for What?!? Version 2 to raise money for the RNID - the national charity for the deaf and hard of hearing as part of the Don't Lose the Music campaign. Tickets cost £7.
Harris HospisCare - Totally Frank - 15 September
Alex Banks "The Voice" presents "Totally Frank" featuring The Big Beddoes Band at the Great Hall, Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley to raise money for the Harris HospisCare and St Christopher's Hospice. Tickets cost £20 including drinks and nibbles. For more details contact Harris HospisCare on 01689 825755.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer - Prima High Street Fashion Awards - 13 September
For a limited time tickets for the prestigious Prima High Street Fashion Awards will be on a special "buy one, get one free" offer. Tickets go on sale on Monday 2 April and cost £150. Last year this event raised £20,000 for Break Through Breast Cancer. This year you can visit the comfort zone and get tips from top stylists and enter a competition to star on the Prima front cover.
Cancer Research UK - JazzFunk - 13 September
The Cafe De Paris in Piccadilly plays host to JazzFunk, a night of upbeat music to raise money for Cancer Research UK on Thursday 13 September. Doors open at 7.00 and the party goes on until 3.00 am. Claire Martin, one of Britain's finest jazz singers kicks off the night, followed by Nexus playing the freshest live Soul. The DJ is Lewis Wright from Funkin Fithy. Tickets cost £20 and tables can be reserved. More details from Dominique Parr on 020 7438 5395.
Support the Spitz - Hot Chip - 11 September
Last FM are throwing their weight behind the Support the Spitz campaign to find a new venue by holding a fantastic fundraising feast on 11 September. In the live music venue will be Lost Penguin, Agaskodo Teliverek, Turbowolf, Mica Levi & The Cluster and Everyone to the Anderson. Outside in the new Spitz courtyard there will be a user generated DJ BBQ extravaganza led by Hot Chip. User generated? All Last.fm users that click to attend the event will have their music tastes registered and the Last.fm DJ team will play selections from these playlists. £3 donation on the door.
Attitude is Everything - Liberty Festival - 1 September
Liberty is a FREE Disability Rights Festival in Trafalgar Square showcasing the talents of deaf and disabled artists and performers. The line up includes street acts, comedy and cabaret, visual arts and film, circus acts, children's arts and stalls. The entertainment is from 1.00 - 6.00 pm. The event is being organised by the Arts Council in conjunction with Attitude is Everything The GLA and others.
Stop Climate Change - Carshalton Environmental Fair - 27 August
The Carshalton Environmental Fair takes place from 10.30 - 8.00 on Bank Holiday Monday in Carshalton Park and will be a treat for all the family. Listen to Daniel Maitland and other music at the Acoustic Music Cafe, browse the 100 stalls and have fun in the children's fun zone. Admission for unders 12s is free, £3 for adults and £1 concessions.
Parent Project UK - Acoustic Benefit gig - 26 August
The Acoustic Benefit gig at the Half Moon in Putney will be a night of the very best of unsigned talent playing acoustic sets, comedy sketches and a magician to raise money for Parents Project UK (PPUK). Bands include Suzerain, The Requiems and Marner Brown. Tickets costs £4. PPUK is a charity run by parents of boys with Duchenne Muscular Distrophy (DMD). PPUK is the only national charity that exclusively funds and promotes campaigns for better medical care for Duchenne and Becker Muscular Distrophy.
Macmillan Cancer Support - Lounge Summer Fundraiser - 26 August
The Lounge Summer Fundraiser takes place at The Langley, Covent Garden. This wonderful venue is the perfect backdrop for a fantastic night of fundraising and fun. Staring some of the best DJs from women's nights across the Uk with fabulous prizes to be won. Tickets cost £5 and all proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Cancer Research UK - It Is Our Future - 24 August
Intervention-UK in association with Cancer Research UK present It Is Our Future, a riotous celebration of all things hard and fast at Heaven from 11pm - 6am. Tickets cost £10 for the early bird, £15 saver ticket standard tickets £20 and £23 on the door. 75% of the all money taken on the door will go to Cancer Research UK.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer - Ibiza Beach Party - 17 August
Sugar and Spice fundraiser # 2 at Cosmo Bar, Clerkenwell. Raising money for the Breakthrough Breast Cancer 44km walk on 8.9.2007. DJs from 9.00, prize for the best swimwear, kissing shack and inflatables. Tickets £3.
MS Society - Unsigned - 16 August
The August Unsigned event, in association with gigs4charity, at Bar Music Hall in Shoreditch is raising money for the MS Society. The line up so far includes Rubi with more to be confirmed. DJs are resident DJ Ralph Harvey and Michelle Coe and Ben Gee. MS is a disease of the central nervous system and affects around 85,000 people in the UK. It is the most common disabling disease amongst young adults. Come along and show your support. Entrance is FREE. 8.00 pm til 1.00 am.
Breast Cancer Care - The Beat - 16 August
Rachel Smith and Lin Griesel will be taking on a challenge of a lifetime when they attempt to smash the current record for rowing across the Atlantic as part of the Challenge Atlantic Rowing Race in December. They plan to raise £100,000 for Breast Cancer Care. To support their efforts The Beat will be playing an intimate gig at the JAMM in Brixton. Tickets costs £10.
The Institute of Cancer Research - Elvis at the London Palladium - 12 August
Deja vu Productions and The Rotary Club of Long Eaton have joined together to organise a memorial concert to celebrate 30 years since Elvis passed away. All proceeds from this evening will be donated to the Institute of Cancer Research, in honour of Elvis, who is estimated to have given half his fortune to charitable organisations throughout his life.
The Children's Society - Fusion Goes Large - 8 August
Fusion Events and The Children's Society introduce Fusion Goes Large! at Bar Music Hall. Live music acts and dance sessions hosted by Leanne Diggins (Edinburgh Festival, MTV). The night includes Bollywood with Jay Kumar, beatboxing with Andy P (Glastonbury Festival, Brighton Hip Hop Festival), music from the Reluctants (MOBO Magazine's One to Watch) and Burlesque with Jo King (School of Burlesque).....and lots more surprises! Tickets cost £12 in advance or £15 on the door. Contact Rebecca Elcome on 020 7841 4642.
Glad's House - Africa Comes to Hampshire - 5 August
A fabulous charity barbeque for Africa is planned from 12.30 onwards on 5 August at the historic Hartley Wintney Cricket Green, just off the A30 in Hampshire. Tickets cost £17.50 (£8 for children 5-11) for a splendid family day out - great food (African Style Spit Roast lunch), pay bar, live African Music plus entertainment for all ages. Come along and support the work of Glad's House who raise money for the street children of Mombasa, Kenya. More information from 01252 845383.
MacMillan Cancer Support - 1-2-3-4 Shoreditch Festival - 5 August
1-2-3-4 Shoreditch is a FREE Music Festival in Shoreditch Park in association with 1-2-3-4 Records showcasing the now-wave and emerging talent of the area's music scene. The line includes Queens of Noize, Fab Moretti (The Strokes), Bono Must Die and LOADS more, all for free. Aftershow parties galore (£10 for entrance to 4). Donations on entry for the benefit of MacMillan Cancer Support.
Bollocks to Poverty - Wish #7 - 4 August
Wish Party No 7 will be yet another great excuse to go out to one of the best polysexual parties on the planet. Get yourself noticed and you might find yourself as Wish Girl of the month for the Wish/Bollocks to Poverty 2008 calendar.
Samaritans, Well Child, FoE - Innocent Village Fete - 4, 5 August
What could be nicer on a summer's day than a traditional village fete complete with a farmer's market, home-made cakes, lemonade and fabulous live music including The Epstein, Ben Westbeech, Grantura and Earl Okin? Come to Regents Park on Sat 4 or Sun 5 August for the Innocent Village Fete. Tickets cost £5 for adults and £2.50 for children and the profits go to The Samaritans, Well Child and Friends of the Earth.
Darfur - Darfur Benefit Concert - 4 August
Spitz and Kungadred Presents a unique gathering - top spoken word poets, musicians and djs perform to raise awareness of the Darfur crisis. The line up includes Anwar Akbar and Ras Kwame of Radio1xtra and BBC Radio. A worthy cause and a Gathering not to be missed. Tickets cost £7, £5 before 10.00.
Support the Spitz - Nick Harper - 2 August
Son of folk legend Roy Harper, Nick Harper grew up in a household visited by such luminaries as Jimmy Page, Robert Pland and Dave Gilmour. Nick is now one of the UK's most talented guitarists and singer-songwriters. Nick specifically wanted to play at the Spitz to show solidarity for the Support the Spitz campaign. After his show Nick will be playing a gig on Mount Everest as part of the Love Hope Strength Foundation at Base Camp on October 9th to raise funds for the fight against cancer. Tickets £10 adv, £12.50 on the door.
Cancer Research UK - Above the Clouds - 29 July
Who Brings Joy present Above the Clouds, an evening in memory of Jenny Scales, at the 100 Club. Full details from myspace.com/whobringsjoy Tickets cost £10 and all proceeds go to Cancer Research UK.
Musicians Benevolent Fund - Big Band Night - 29 July
Musicians Benevolent Fund supporter and jazz musician, Andy Panayi, has organised a series of Big Band Nights in South London to raise funds for the MBF. The show begins at 8pm at The Bull's Head, 373 Lonsdate, Barnes, London SW13 9PY.
Great Ormond Street Hospital - Open Air Peter Pan - 28, 29 July
Sprinkle a little fairy dust, think happy thoughts and fly into Kensington Gardens for Chalkfoot Theatre's magical open air performance of Peter Pan in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital. Following in the footsteps of sell-out productions "The Wind in the Willows" and "Alice in Wonderland", Chalkfoot's new and innovative adaptation of Peter Pan promises to be inventively staged and bursting with energy. The performances will begin at 12pm and 5 pm. Tickets cost £7.50 (plus £1 booking fee) from 020 7239 3111.
The Community - Bowl Festival - 28, 29 July
Not strictly a charity event but still a worthy cause, the Bowl Festival is a free music festival for everyone at the Crystal Palace Bowl. Now in its 8th year the festival is one of the biggest free showcase music events in the South London circuit. The 2-day event will feature an eclectic assortment of unsigned and up and coming bands. Admission is FREE (suggested donation £1).
Motor Neurone Disease Association - 007 James Bond Charity Ball - 28 July
Dress to thrill for the 007 James Bond Charity Ball in aid of Motor Neurone Disease Association on the Eramus Party Boat. 7.30pm - 12.00pm. Tickets, including buffet, cost £30 from 07840469400.
Cancer Research UK - Rave for Life - 28 July
Raising the roof to raise money for Cancer Research UK, Rave for Life is a DJ marathon at 93 Feet East, and it is going to last all day for one day only. Tickets cost £8 and are valid from 1.00pm til 1.00am. More than one in three of us will develop cancer and few of us will go through life without knowing someone who will be affected by it. Rave for life gives everyone the change to get involved in the fight against this killer disease through the uplifting medium of music and dance - and ultimately save lives.
Walk the Walk (uniting against Breast Cancer) - Full Moon Beach Party - 28 July
Walk the Walk is a charity raising awareness and funds for Breast Cancer. Help raise £5,000 by coming along to the Full Moon Beach Party at The Yacht Club, Temple Pier. Enjoy 3 rooms of tunes, ranging from cheesy pop, to Funky House and Latin Rhythms. BBQ on the top deck, happy hour 7.30 - 9.00 and specially extended late licence. Tickets cost £12. Some tickets available on the door. FREE Corona for the first 120 guests.
Support the Spitz - lunchtime jazz - 26 July
Orla Murphy will be playing between 12.00 and 2.00 at the Spitz in Spitalfields to help raise awareness of plans to close this fabulous venue. Go along and show your support if you live or work locally. Entrance is FREE. If you can't make it to the venue why not sign the petition.
St Christopher's Hospice - Dulwich Symphony Concert - 21 July
Raising money for St Christopher's Hospice, this concert at All Saints' Church, West Dulwich, SE21, will include music by Weber, Dvorakand Brahams. Tickets cost £8 and £5, children under 13 free. Price includes a drink during the interval. More details from 07773 381562.
WaterAid - Unsigned # 3 - 19 July
Unsigned, in association with gigs4charity, is back again at the Bar Music Hall this time raising money for WaterAid. Join us for music from Dave Mackay, Leo Hamilton, Joseph Birch, Electric Litany and DJs Ralph Harvey and JD. 8pm - 1am. Entrance is FREE.
Unicef - Lake of Stars @ Cargo - 18 July
Raising money at Cargo for the Lake of Stars festival are Natty, The Petebox (former UK Beatboxing chamion), Subsource....and more. 8pm - 1am. Tickets cost £5.
London United Against Racism - RISE Festival - 15 July
London's FREE anti-racist music festival takes place in Finsbury Park from 12.00. Featuring acts from the world of hip hop, indie, pop, jazz and reggae and comedy. The line up includes Bill Bailey, Richard Blackmore, Kelis, Jamelia, the Holloways, the Noisettes and many, many more. Not to be missed.
Marie Curie Cancer Care - European Baroque Music - 13 July
Bloomsbury Woodwind Ensemble present a charity concert of European Baroque Music to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care from 7.30 at Marylebone Parish Church, Marylebone. The programme includes works by Corelli, Bach, Purcell, Pachabel and Handel. Tickets cost £8 and will be available on the door. Further information from 020 8368 5314.
Musicians Benevolent Fund - Memorial Concert - 12 July
A concert to celebrate the life of the renowned soprano Elizabeth Schwarzkopf DBE (1915 - 2006) will take place at Wigmore Hall. This musical tribute will include performances by Joan Rodgers CBE, Elizabeth Leonskaja and Stephan Genz with works by Schubert, Schumann, Strauss and Wolf. Tickets from £12. Profits to be donated to the Musicians Benevolent Fund.
Unicef - Chibuku Shake Shake @ Herbal - 7 July
Chibuku Shake Shake rolls up to Herbal combining the best of house, breaks, disco, hip hop, electro, tech-house and more from 9pm til 3am. Tickets £5 before 10pm, £7 advance, £10 on the door. All proceeds go towards the Lake of Stars festival. Strictly no dress code.
Anthony Nolan Trust - Stellar Fundraiser - 7 July
Stellar presents the first of a series of fundraisers for the Anthony Nolan Trust at the Windmill. The line up includes The Runners, The Grams, My Psychoanalyst, Optimists, Saul Bliss, Adam Nyquist (Jambasha). Tickets cost £5 in advance.
Practical Action - Farm Fest London Launch - 6 July
Farm Fest is a charity festival, now in its second year, which takes place on a farm in Sommerset on 28, 29 July. The proceeds go to Practical Action, a registered charity which provides simple technological solutions to problems in less developed countries. The London launch takes place at the Windmill in Brixton and features The Matadors, The Late Greats, Pinstripes and the Runaway Brigade. Tickets cost £4.
Kanu Heart Foundation - Shine Concert - 6 July
Check out the new Indigo2 venue (formerly the Dome) for the Shine Concert. The line up includes N Dubz and the best of new urban talent to raise money for the Kanu Heart Foundation. Tickets cost £15 standing, £20 seated.
Unicef - Versus & Lake of Stars - 6 July
A gig at the Rhythm Factory to raise money for the Lake of Stars festival in Malawi in the autumn. The line up includes Capitve State, Black Cherry, Eskimo Squad... and more. Tickets cost £7 in advance, £10 on the door.
Restoration of Chiswick House - House Festival - 5 July
Soho House presents a fabulous charity festival from 3pm til midnight at Chiswick House. The line up includes Lily Allen, Natasha Beddingfield, Jamie Cullum, Dragonette, Sophie Ellis Bextor, The Feeling, The Geek Squad, The Hoosiers and the Magic Numbers. Tickets cost £150 and the proceeds go towards the Restoration of Chiswick House and Gardens.
The Bodytree - 1 Mic Night - 5 July
An inspirational night of music and comedy and dance at Wiltons, the oldest surviving Music Hall, to raise money for the Bodytree. The line up includes Tina Grace (lead singer for Nitin Sawhney), Nathan Caton (comedian), Accordi (string quartet) and Danny Heart (singer/songwriter). Tickets cost £20 or £15 in advance.
VSO - Vivid Sound Off - 5 July
Charity Gigs Yeah present Seven Ball, Volcanoes, Bags Down Get Out at the Windmill, Brixton, to raise money for VSO. VSO's unique approach to international development is founded on volunteers, working together and with local communitites to fight poverty and achieve lasting change. Advance tickets £3.
Ovarian Cancer Action - Nivea Funny Women Awards - 2 July
Check out the best and brightest new female comedic talent at the final of the Nivea Funny Women Awards at the Comedy Store London. Tickets cost £12.50, with the proceeds going to Ovarian Cancer Action.
Macmillan Cancer Support - sponsored Zipline - 1 July
Ever wanted to to enjoy the ultimate challenge of sliding at speed, 25 metres above the pitch at West Hall United Football stadium? Well now you can! Take part in this exhilarating once in a lifetime experience and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. It costs £15 to register and participants are asked to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship. Get in touch with the team on 020 8563 9699 or download an application form.
Fashion Targets Breast Cancer - A Night in Fashion - 28 June
Part of the Tower Music Festival, this ultimate night in fashion, featuring Helena Christensen, Erin O'Connor, Lizzy Jagger, Viven Solari, Cecilia Chancellor and Jade Parfitt wearing iconic outfits by top designers, will be the first time that London has hosted a select public show where global icons model together on one night. The event will support two charities, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer and The Everyman Male Cancer Campaign. Tickets from £50.
Music 4 Children - Charity Livestyle - 28 June
The Bedford at Balham presents their Charity Livestyle event to raise money for Music 4 Children, a charity that uses music to raise money for underprivileged children. The line up for this event includes Jamie Woon, Billy Page and Rodney Branigan. Entrance is FREE.
Wateraid - Comedy Night - 25 June
The Soho Comedy Club is hosting a Charity Comedy Night at the Roundhouse pub, St Martin's Court, near Leicester Square tube. The night features current circuit comics doing cover versions of their comedy heros. Eg Chuquai Billy as Richard Pryor, Andrew Watts and Toby French as Pete and Dud, Caroline Clifford as Margaret Cho...and more. Tickets cost £5 of which 100% goes Wateraid. Doors open at 8.00.
Medicins du Monde - Charity Fundraiser - 24 June
A charity music night at The Spitz to raise funds for a London to Paris bike ride to support Medicins du Monde. Bands include Fallen View, Anil and Rhys Lonnen and more to be confirmed. Tickets costs £7.50.
Wezimbabwe - Zimarts - 23 June
A sensational night of top Zimbabwean jazz, afro and rock; with cameo links from Zimbabwe's top theatrical, comic and spoken word talent. Top DJs then spin great tunes until 2am. Wezimbabwe is a registered charity formed by Zimbabweans in the UK in 2001. Tickets for the event at London ULU, Mallet Street, London cost £13.50.
Amnesty International - Dvorak - 23 June
A concert in aid of Amnesty International. Dvorak's Czech Suite, Op. 39, Cello Concerto, Op. 104. Featuring Jane Hyland (cello), Lionel Friend (conductor), and Orchestra della Liberta. Entrance £10 on the door (under 16s free) 7.30 at All Saints Church, Rosendale Road West, Dulwich, SE21.
Macmillan Cancer Support - Garden Sculpture Exhibition - 23, 24 June
A & K Wilson Gallery Ltd are holding a Garden Sculpture Exhibition at Bride Hall in Hertfordshire on Sat 23 and Sun 24 June. Privately owned, the outstanding gardens are only opened on rare occasions. With parts dating back to c1150, Bride Hall is a stunning old country house in the picturesque village of Ayot St Lawrence, Herts. Tickets cost £7.50 per person and the proceeds along with the commission from sculpture sales will go to Macmillan Cancer Support and Grove House Hospice.
African Pulse - Southern African Party Night - 22 June
Rise Kagona of legendary Zimbabwean band, The Bhundu Boys, who supported Madonna at Wembley in 1987, will be headling a charity event at Twickenham music venue Filthy's at The Red Lion. Entry costs £5 and the proceeds go to African Pulse, a charity helping AIDS sufferers in South Africa.
Ovarian Cancer Action - Menopause the Musical - 21 June
Come to a special performance of Menopause the Muscial in aid of Ovarian Cancer Action. 25 classic songs including the Motown favourite "My Thighs" and the disco hit "Stayin Awake, Stayin Awake". "This is a warm-hearted show, bouncy and frivolous" The Times Online. Tickets for the event cost £40 and are available from the Shaw Theatre box office.
Rainbow Trust - 80s Pop Heaven - 21 June
80s Pop Heaven is back for the second year, and bringing with it an amazing host of 80s activities, music and games to keep even the most die-hard of 80s fans entertained. The event, at Tiger Tiger in London, costs £10 in advance or £15 on the door and is being organised to raise money for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, supporting families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness.
NCH - Charity Fashion Show - 21 June
Gina Conway Aveda Salons Ltd is teaming up with leading eco-fashion designers to showcase the latest in hair fashion at the annual Gina Conway Charity Fashion Show. The show will take place at Westbourne Grove Church in Kensington and will raise money for Trees for Life and the NCH Children's Charity. Tickets are only £20 and include a champagne reception, canapes and goody bag.
Marie Curie Cancer Care - Unsigned - 21 June
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