IDLES announce hometown Bristol gig for War Child, hosted by Stewart Lee
Next week's gig will be hosted by Stewart Lee and feature 86TVs and more.
IDLES are set to play a special hometown show in Bristol next week for War Child, hosted by comedian Stewart Lee.
The gig will take place on August 27 at the city’s O2 Academy and also feature 86TVs, Zalizo and Boca 45.
Tickets will be available for £50 from 10am BST on Friday, August 16, with a £5 raffle for exclusive prizes taking place on the night. All funds raised will go directly to War Child.
IDLES frontman Joe Talbot said: “We are playing a show for War Child. This is our privilege. Please spend your money on the most innocent victims of these unforgivable crimes. Love x.”
Rich Clarke, Head of War Child Records added: “War Child is hugely grateful to the artist community for coming together to create this amazing night of live music at O2 Academy Bristol. So many people have donated their time and energy to bring this show together and help War Child stand up for the rights of children affected by war.
“We deliver life-changing services and support in communities affected by conflicts to keep children safe and help them to heal and learn for the chance of a better future. The impact of the situations will affect an entire generation and there will be acutely vulnerable children who need our help to stay safe. The money raised by this gig will make sure that we can respond quickly to children who need that support right now”
IDLES released fifth album TANGK in February and appeared on the digital cover of issue 15 of Rolling Stone UK where vocalist Joe Talbot and guitarist/producer Mark Bowen discuss the album’s core tenet of love, working with Nigel Godrich and their creative partnership.
Read the full feature here, buy the magazine here and go behind the scenes on our cover shoot here.