 20/01/2010 Tonight some of the biggest names in UK music are doing their bit to fundraise for the victims of the Haiti earthquake with a special one off gig. By simply making a minimum donation of just £5, you could see big names such as Wiley, Tomb Crew, Shy FX, Mz Bratt, Doorly and Drums of Death take over the decks at Den and Centro (formerly The End) in central London from 9pm to 6am.
The one off special is a joint initiative between SOME Night, charity Ctrl.Alt.Shift, who use popular culture to take global action, and esteemed production outfit True Tiger. Some of the biggest names in the business have agreed to waiver their fees to appear at the event, with the confirmed line-up a cross section of UK talent spanning multiple genres.
Stanza, of True Tiger explains: “We’ve literally pulled this together in three days. I got on the phone to Jack, the head of Vagabondz promotions at SOMEnight, and Chantelle Fiddy, editor of Ctrl.Alt.Shift, about joining forces. We want to ensure our money gets to those who need it the most and Ctrl.Alt.Shift’s partners on the ground in Haiti will do just that. The response from everyone involved has been amazing and people have donated merchandise and goodies for our raffle on the night so we should be able to make a substantial contribution to the world-wide relief effort.”
Tinchy Stryder said: "It's so sad and I know everyone who's seen the news has been touched by how many people have lost their lives and being made homeless. I've protested with Ctrl.Alt.Shift before but now, more than ever, it's about playing your part, so whether you can give £5 or £50, be a part of it. Unfortunately I'm in America and can't attend the event but I've donated a load of gear from Star In The Hood which you can win on the night, so do make sure you buy your raffle ticket too."
Also on the bill is Wiley, who added: "When disasters like this happen it gives you a reality check and if there's something we can do to help then we should all do it. An event like this shows that we're able to come together and make a difference where it matters."
The event takes place at the 1200 capacity Den & Centro (formally The End) in central London on the 20th January.
All proceeds will be used to fund Ctrl.Alt.Shift’s response to the desperate humanitarian situation in Haiti. Following last week’s earthquake hundreds of thousands of people are feared dead and many more are critically injured or homeless. Ctrl Alt Shift works through local organisations who are already distributing emergency supplies, particularly in areas that are getting little help from other agencies. They are providing food, tents, hygiene kits, blankets, jerry cans for water, water purifiers and medical support.
Updates on how much money has been raised and how the aid is being distributed will be available at www.ctrlaltshift.co.uk/haitiDate: Wednesday, 20th January Price: Minimum donation on the door £5 Time: 9pm-6am Location: The Den & Centro, 18 West Central St, London WC1A 1JJ http://www.thedenandcentro.com/
Acts confirmed to appear at the event include:
Wiley (Island Records) Tinie Tempah (Parlaphone Records) Sway (Konvict Music) MistaJam (Radio1/ 1Xtra) Nihal (Radio1) JME (Boy Better Know) Heartless Crew Shy FX b2b Breakage with Donaeo Hatcha b2b N Type with Crazy D (Kiss100) Mystery Jets (DJ Set) MJ Cole Ruff Sqwad Marvell Riz Ahmed aka Riz MC Mz Bratt Brookes Brothers & Dynamite MC DJ Cameo (1Xtra) Loose Cannons (Kiss100) Doorly The Freestylers Logan Sama (Kiss) with P Money DJ Target (1Xtra) b2b Maximum (Boy Better Know) B Live Twin B (1Xtra) b2b Twin B (Island Records) Alix Perez Blame Sukh Knight b2b Scandalous Unltd. (True Tiger) DJ Chef (Rinse.FM) & Rod Azlan (Dub Police) Anti-Social (Quest, Razor Rector & Gangsta Boogie's Heny G) Reso The Others (Dub Police) Trolley Snatcha (Dub Police) & G Double Tomb Crew Terror Danjah b2b Elijah b2b Skilliam Tayo Seb Chew (YoYo's) DJ Chuckie George Lenton Rico Tubbs Gentlemans Dub Club - LIVE The Thirst - LIVE Debruit - LIVE Blue Bear (True Tiger) Chantelle Fiddy & Hattie Collins (Ctrl.Alt.Shift/RWD/I.D Mag) Klose One & Rattus Rattus (Urban Nerds) Nasha Experience Drums Of Death (DJ Set) Rootikal selectors: David Hill, Stuart Patterson & Ashley Beedle Zero T b2b Kharnage & Stamina (Drum & Bass Arena) K (Sly Fly Records) Slugz b2b Boyson |