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Little Noise Sessions

Posted on: November 3rd, 2009
In: News
By: Graham

Mencap’s little noise sessions
Islington Union Chapel 16-24 november 2009

Each year, Mencap and BBC Radio 1 DJ Jo Whiley host a series of acoustic gigs to raise money and awareness for Mencap. The line-up for Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions 2009 includes Richard Hawley + special guests 19th November and then gigs by Florence + the Machine, Mika, Taio Cruz and Editors.
The Union Chapel in Islington, London, is the venue for the gigs, which this year take place from 16-25 November 2009. The intimate church is famous for its acoustics, with room for just 600 music fans to enjoy each night. Each year, surprise performers – such as The Killers, U2 and Chris Martin – have joined the gigs.
“So far Little Noise Sessions has raised over £232,000 for Mencap, a fantastic amount, which has gone towards supporting Mencap’s arts award scheme,” said Helen Bamford, events project manager. “We are incredibly grateful to Jo Whiley and all of the artists involved for their support.”