Support Acts Announced for War Child UK’s ‘Day of the Girl’ Concerts Featuring girli, English Teacher & Katy J Pearson

30 September 2025 - Press release

Dirt Flirt, Neve Cariad, Sarah Meth & Jimmy Means Smut join the Day of the Girl line-up 

 

War Child UK has announced the support acts for its upcoming Day of the Girl concerts, featuring headline performances from girli, English Teacher, and Katy J Pearson. These intimate shows will raise funds for girls and women affected by conflict worldwide. 

Alt-pop artist, girli will perform on Thursday 9th October at London’s Oslo, with support from Dirt Flirt. A solo project of London based Kit Eaton-Kent, a self-proclaimed pop enthusiast and ‘ex-emo’. Dirt Flirt’s alt-pop sound has a vulnerable edge, often exploring queer themes through catchy hooks and introspective lyricism, drawing comparisons to artists like The Japanese House and 070 Shake.

Last year’s Mercury Prize winners, English Teacher, will take to the stage on Friday 10th October at Liverpool’s Hangar 34, with Neve Cariad supporting. One of Far Out Magazine's "10 most exciting artists in Leeds right now,” Neve Cariad captivates audiences with her powerful blend of emotional, honest lyricism and haunting melodies, set over instrumentals that range from indie country to art rock.

Neve Cariad said: “We’ll be playing a gig raising money for War Child, who put emphasis on the women and girls particularly vulnerable to war. We felt it incredibly important to help those who have been affected, and continue to be affected by the wars and genocides that perpetuate.”

Closing out this year’s Day of the Girl in style, Katy J Pearson will perform on Sunday 12th October at London’s iconic The 100 Club, with Jimmy Means Smut as her opener and Sarah Meth as main support. Jimmy Means Smut is the moniker of London-based musician, Jasmine Miller-Sauchella. A folk-rock artist known for exploring raw human emotions and human nature in her lyrics Miller-Sauchella will set the stage for Katy J Pearson’s emotive performance. Sarah Meth is an artist, songwriter, producer, and vocalist known for her vulnerable, intimate lyrics and dream-pop sound. Often blending folk, jazz, and indie influences, Meth’s set will create a warm, expansive atmosphere ahead of Katy’s widescreen folk-pop soundscapes. 

Jimmy Means Smut said: “I’m proud to be supporting War Child’s Day of the Girl, in solidarity with girls and women affected by conflict around the world. It’s important that we stand with girls living in war zones, amplify their voices, and work towards a world where their hopes aren’t lost to violence, but instead nurtured with dignity, opportunity and freedom.”

The Day of the Girl concerts are more than just performances; they are a lifeline for girls and women living through war. Right now, 612 million women and girls worldwide are living in conflict zones. A staggering 50% increase on this same number just 10 years ago. 

Gender inequality escalates to alarming levels in areas affected by crisis. Those assigned female at birth suffer 95% of all sexual violence and are 2.5 times more likely to be out of school. Without menstrual supplies and clean spaces, women and girls face serious health risks and suffer a loss of dignity.  

Since 2021, Day of the Girl has raised over £250K for War Child, with some of the UK’s most exciting artists, including Griff, Lola Young, Olivia Dean and Bree Runway, lending their voices to support the charity’s work protecting, educating, and advocating for the rights of girls and women amidst the turmoil of war.   

By taking part, fans and supporters will be supporting War Child’s work: Providing specialist mental health support; creating safe spaces to learn and play; promoting girls’ and women’s rights in communities; ensuring access to health care and legal support; providing job training and financial aid, and more to some of the most vulnerable women and girls around the world. 

• Tickets on sale now here 

 

Communion ONE is generously acting as promoter partner and DHL has kindly sponsored the event. 

 

Show dates: 

• 9th October, girli - Oslo, London (support act: Dirt Flirt) 

• 10th October, English Teacher - Hangar 34, Liverpool (support act: Neve Cariad) 

• 12th October, Katy J Pearson - 100 Club, London (support acts: Jimmy Means Smut, Sarah Meth)