Tag Archives: Charity

The Bottletop Band - FREE single "Fall of Rome" - ft Carl Barat, Drew McConnell

Posted on December 10, 2010 by bandweblogs

UK charity Bottletop and clothing brand Fenchurch are proud to announce the launch of The Bottletop Band with a free download single "Fall of Rome" - a collaboration featuring Carl Barât (Libertines), Drew McConnell (Babyshambles) and Andy Nicholson (ex-Arctic Monkeys).

The Bottletop Band
The track is the first taste of an album by a star studded musical collective that also includes Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals), Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys), Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Money Mark, VV Brown, Sam Sparro, Fink, Reverend and The Makers, Eliza Doolittle and Tim Burgess. Continue reading →

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Prince William + bands launch '1969: Key To Change' - Centrepoint charity cover album

Posted on October 4, 2010 by bandweblogs

Prince William helps launch an exclusive covers album to celebrate Centrepoint's 40th anniversary.

Centrepoint album - Prince William, more
Photo: from back left Ben de Lisi (fashion designer), Lisa Maxwell (actress, TV presenter and Centrepoint ambassador), Jools Holland, Galen Ayers (Siskin), Prince William, Jake Evans (Bad Lieutenant), Tom Chapman (Bad Lieutenant), Dan Gillespie (The Feeling) and Sara Cox DJ and Centrepoint ambassador. Front row from left to right - four young people from Centrepoint: Samia Meah, Bobo Diangana, Krystal Clarke and kneeling behind her Tresor Kiambu. Continue reading →

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Papa Roach to release new album with hidden track, donate to WhyHunger

Posted on June 24, 2010 by bandweblogs

Papa Roach continue to support the fight against hunger and homelessness through WhyHunger with a hidden track on new album.

Papa Roach
Rock band Papa Roach has included a very special hidden track on their new album 'Time for Annihilation...On The Record and On The Road', due out August 31, 2010. Continue reading →

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The Wailers - "A Step for Mankind" on Solutions for Dreamers: Season 3

Posted on June 21, 2010 by bandweblogs

Leggendary reggae band The Wailers contribute exclusive new track to "Solutions For Dreamers: Season 3".

Solutions for Dreamers: Season 3
All proceeds benefit United Nations' World Food Programme. Continue reading →

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Katrina Leskanich (ex Katrina & The Waves) LIVE album + charity, tour

Posted on June 15, 2010 by bandweblogs

Katrina Leskanich formerly of Katrina & The Waves will be releasing her new LIVE album on July 19, 2010 and has teamed up with Pledge Music to give back to fans and Samaritans as well as Glenn Close's Bring Change 2 Mind Charity.

Katrina Leskanich - The Live Album
Katrina is embracing a direct to fan release for her upcoming tour, album release and promotion for the Samaritans and Bring Change 2 Mind charities. Continue reading →

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RAISE Hope For Congo ft Norah Jones, Mos Def, Sheryl Crow

Posted on June 9, 2010 by bandweblogs

The Enough Project and Mercer Street Records Present: RAISE Hope For Congo.

RAISE Hope For Congo
A compilation to help stop the world's worst violence against women and girls as a result of conflict in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Continue reading →

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Australia Luxe Collective STOMP campaign - celebrity auction May 6 - 16

Posted on May 6, 2010 by bandweblogs

Fashion meets charity: Looking GOOD while doing GOOD! Celebrities unite for change to raise awareness and funds for their charities through Australia Luxe Collective's STOMP Campaign.

STOMP Auction
Luxury Lifestyle brand, Australia Luxe Collective, continues strong with their STOMP Campaign by auctioning off autographed boots from today's top celebrities, models, and personalities. Continue reading →

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Paul Weller, KT Tunstall sign Epiphone Roy Orbison "Oh, Pretty Woman" Guitar for Haiti

Posted on February 26, 2010 by bandweblogs

A host of British artists took to the stage at London's Roundhouse to raise funds following the recent Haiti earthquake disaster.

KT Tunstall
Artists such as Paul Weller, KT Tunstall, Seasick Steve, The Magic Numbers, Mr Hudson, I Blame Coco and Bombay Bicycle Club performed late into the night to the capacity audience.

Paul Weller
Meanwhile backstage, an Epiphone Roy Orbison "Oh, Pretty Woman" 12 String Acoustic guitar was signed by all performing artists and guest presenters. Continue reading →

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Depeche Mode and Hublot raise over £400,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust

Posted on February 26, 2010 by bandweblogs

Depeche Mode and Hublot Create A Big Bang In The History Of Rock'N Roll: Over £400,000 For The Teenage Cancer Trust

Depeche Mode and Hublot
From the stage of the 55,000 seater Esprit Arena in Dusseldorf and the venue for the penultimate concert of the groups' 'Tour of The Universe', Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver joined Depeche Mode in presenting a cheque for over £400,000 to Teenage Cancer Trust CEO, Simon Davies. Continue reading →

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Angelique Kidjo, Peter Buffett release "A Song For Everyone" - for the Batonga Foundation

Posted on February 19, 2010 by bandweblogs

Emmy-award winning musician and philanthropist Peter Buffett has teamed up with UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Grammy award-winning musician Angelique Kidjo, to release "A Song For Everyone".

A Song For Everyone
100% of proceeds from the sale of the song will benefit the Batonga Foundation, an organization founded by Angelique to advance education for girls in Africa. Continue reading →

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