Nordoff Robbins, the UK’s largest independent music therapy charity, has just announced the return of their ground-breaking Get Loud campaign.
Get Loud will take place on Wednesday 26th September and present ten celebrated UK artists performing at the same time in eleven intimate locations around the UK. From the recently Mercury-nominated Everything Everything, Katie Melua, Nina Nesbitt, to All Saints, Enter Shikari, Lisa Stansfield and The Beat. The wide range of artists performing this year is helping Nordoff Robbins celebrate the diversity of their charity.
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Taking over London for the evening will be record-breaking artist Katie Melua, ska-punk pioneers The Skints, Everything Everything and pop sensation Nina Nesbitt.
“Being part of Get Loud 2018 for Nordoff Robbins really excites me. Not only because I get to share an intimate gigging experience with fans of my music, but it also gives me a chance to champion a charity I have supported for many years, their musical therapy work across the UK is life changing” – Katie Melua said.
Meanwhile, Brighton will embrace the ever-sassy All Saints and a set from arena headliners Enter Shikari. Ska icons The Beat, and the one of a kind party starter Hot Dub Time Machine, who is taking over clubland worldwide will perform in Southampton.
“We are thrilled to be doing this Get Loud show for Nordoff Robbins. This is such a worthy campaign, highlighting the power of music and raising awareness for a charity which uses it to change lives. We can’t wait to Get Loud with our fans in Brighton!” – All Saints said.
Elsewhere, Grammy-nominated Gilbert O’Sullivan will be treating fans to 70’s classics, Bristol’s Fleece will host a night of glam grandeur with rock royalty The Darkness, and soul sovereign Lisa Stansfield will be bringing hits such as ‘There Goes My Heart’ and ‘All Around The World’ to Matt & Phreds venue in Manchester.
- All Saints, Komedia – Brighton
- Enter Shikari, Concorde 2 – Brighton
- Everything Everything, Garage – London
- Nina Nesbitt, Omeara – London
- The Darkness, Fleece – Bristol
- The Skints, Birthdays – London
- Hot Dub Time Machine, Joiners – Southampton
- Katie Melua, Borderline – London
- Lisa Stansfield, Matt & Phreds – Manchester
- The Beat, Engine Room – Southampton
- Gilbert O’Sullivan, Cottiers Theatre – Glasgow
Nordoff Robbins, the largest independent music therapy charity in the UK with a core belief that music can touch everyone, is dedicated to changing the lives of vulnerable and isolated people. From visiting hospices to offer hope and joy to those in their darkest hour, to working with those with dementia unlock memories and offering the chance for loved ones to connect once more, to engaging with children affected by trauma or illness and offering a new direction for those dealing with mental health. They offer vital support through their dedicated open access centers and alongside over 150 partner organizations, where they have welcomed the likes of Chic’s Nile Rogers, Dame Shirley Bassey, Ellie Goulding, The Script, Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson, Rudimental and many more over the years to experience their work first-hand.
Tickets for the individual ‘Get Loud Sessions’ will cost £10 and go on sale via GetLoud.org.uk with all the proceeds going to raise awareness of the incredible work Nordoff Robbins does in their own centers and in their wide-spanning partner organizations.