BRITs Week for War Child have raised £430,000 in 2024
BRITs Week 24 for War Child have announced details of the money raised from this year’s series. £430,000 was raised from the 13 shows, which took place across the country in February and March.
All proceeds go towards War Child’s vital work to help children whose lives have been devastatingly affected by war. It takes the amount raised for War Child by BRITs Week, since its inception in 2009, to over £7,430,000.
This year’s phenomenal BRITs Week lineup saw Cian Ducrot (support act: James McVey), You Me At Six (support act: The XCERTS), Keane (support act: Oscar Lang), Ash (support act: Big Image), Baby Queen (support act: Lynks), Aitch (support act: A1xJ1), Pendulum, AURORA (support act: Jack Kane), Gabriels (support act: Celeste), Sleaford Mods, CMAT (support act: Lorraine Bowen), Venbee (support act: A Little Sound) and The Last Dinner Party (support act: Rachel Chinouriri) play intimate shows across the country.
💫#BRITsWeek for #WarChild is back!
— War Child UK (@WarChildUK) January 16, 2024
We've got some of the biggest names in music performing at legendary venues to raise money for children affected by conflict, at a time when more children than ever need our support.
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Clare Sanders-Wright, Live Music Lead at War Child, says: “We would like to say a huge thank you to all our partners, the artists, and everyone who bought a ticket to BRITs Week 2024. War Child’s work is needed now more than ever, and the money raised will significantly impact the lives of thousands of children. Every day, our local teams are in communities and refugee camps creating safe spaces for children to play, learn, and access psychological support. We also respond rapidly to emergency crises, delivering immediate and critical care impartially to those who need us most, when they need us most. Thank you once again for helping us to continue our vital work.”
For more information, visit warchild.org.uk.
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