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BRITs Week 24 for War Child proudly announces details of the money raised from this year’s series. An incredible £430,000 was raised from the 13 shows, which took place across the country in February and March, with all proceeds going towards War Child’s vital work to help children whose lives have been devastatingly affected by war. It takes the amount raised for War Child by BRITs Week, since its inception in 2009, to over £7,430,000. 

BRITs Week For War Child gives fans the opportunity to see intimate one-off performances from some of the biggest and most exciting names in music in some of the UK’s best venues. 

BRITs Week is produced by AEG Presents, BPI, and War Child, the charity for children affected by conflict. This year’s radio partners were Bauer Media Audio UK.

Proceeds from the shows will help to support War Child’s work that aims to reach children as early as possible when conflict breaks out and stay to support them through their recovery - keeping them safe, helping them learn and cope with their experiences, and equipping them with skills for the future.

This year’s BRITs Week shows took place around The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard on March 2nd to celebrate another exceptional year in British music.

This year’s phenomenal BRITs Week lineup saw Cian Ducrot (support act: James McVey), You Me At Six (support act: The XCERTS), Keane (support act: Oscar Lang), Ash (support act: Big Image), Baby Queen (support act: Lynks), Aitch (support act: A1xJ1), Pendulum, AURORA (support act: Jack Kane), Gabriels (support act: Celeste), Sleaford Mods, CMAT (support act: Lorraine Bowen), Venbee (support act: A Little Sound) and The Last Dinner Party (support act: Rachel Chinouriri) play intimate shows across the country. 

Clare Sanders-Wright, Live Music Lead at War Child, says: “We would like to say a huge thank you to all our partners, the artists, and everyone who bought a ticket to BRITs Week 2024. War Child’s work is needed now more than ever, and the money raised will significantly impact the lives of thousands of children. Every day, our local teams are in communities and refugee camps creating safe spaces for children to play, learn, and access psychological support. We also respond rapidly to emergency crises, delivering immediate and critical care impartially to those who need us most, when they need us most. Thank you once again for helping us to continue our vital work.”

Maggie Crowe OBE, BPI Events Director, says: “BRITs Week is one of my favourite times of the year. Not only are we privileged to enjoy a diverse array of artists give memorable performances in intimate venues around the country, but we consistently raise huge amounts – to date nearly seven and a half million pounds and counting – to support the vital work of War Child, which is needed more than ever.   It’s the power of music writ large.  My heartfelt thanks to all the artists and their record labels and teams, the fans and, of course, our valued partners led by AEG and War Child, who make it all possible and each year help to make BRITs Week that bit more special.”

Simon Jones, Senior Vice President, Live Music International, at AEG says: “It’s heartwarming and humbling to know that BRITs Week has been able to continue to contribute such valuable funds for War Child for what is now going on a decade! This staggering amount of money raised in 2024 will go to incredible use at such an important time for War Child, and goes to show what can be done when the industry comes together to support it. Thank you to all the artists, managers, and labels for continuing to believe in BRITs Week.”

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