The Independent Announces Exclusive News Partnership with BRITs Week 25 for War Child

The Independent is honoured to announce its exclusive news partnership with BRITs Week 25 for War Child, taking place from 17 February to 5 March. The announcement comes as the iconic 2025 lineup is released, including shows from some of the most exciting names in music such as Cat Burns, Joy Crookes, Rachel Chinouriri, Frank Turner, Clean Bandit, Rag ‘N’ Bone Man and more. 

The partnership will bring attendees and The Independent readers a blend of coverage, news and ticket exclusives.

BRITs Week 25 for War Child will take place around The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard on Saturday 1 March, with artists playing at venues across the UK.

All proceeds from the shows will go towards War Child’s incredible work. War Child is committed to one goal: ensuring a safe future for every child living through war. As an independent non-governmental organisation, War Child works to protect, educate, and advocate for the rights of children living in conflict and goes to some of the hardest to reach parts of the world in order to support them.

Others booked to perform are Nova Twins, Soft Play, Kasabian – with special guests Blossoms, and Tom Walker. 

Further announcements are expected in the coming weeks.

 

BRITs Week 25 for War Child lineup:

17 February – Cat Burns – MOTH Club, London

18 February – Joy Crookes – Islington Assembly Hall, London

20 February – Rachel Chinouriri – Omeara, London

21 February – Frank Turner – 93 Feet East

24 February – Nova Twins – Omeara, London

25 February – Kasabian, supported by Blossoms – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

28 February – Clean Bandit and Friends – The London Palladium

3 March – Tom Walker – King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow

4 March – Soft Play – Village Underground, London

5 March – Rag‘n’Bone Man – De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill

 

There will be a limited number of tickets for each show on sale. The War Child pre-sale will be available at 10am on Thursday 16 January. Tickets will be on general sale from 10am on Friday 17 January.

Roisin O’Connor, Music Editor at The Independent, said: “I’m delighted that The Independent has teamed up with BRITs Week 25 for War Child, celebrating another year of achievements in music while helping to raise money for an incredibly important cause.” 

“As a champion of grassroots venues, including through our Main Stage initiative, it’s particularly exciting to see so many high-profile artists playing at a number of brilliant local spots, from Moth Club in London to King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow. This is an amazing opportunity for our readers to see some of their favourite acts up close and personal, and for The Independent, which prides itself on its humanitarian efforts.”

Clare Sanders-Wright, Live Music Lead at War Child UK, said: “BRITs Week is a fantastic opportunity for fans to see their favourite artists in more intimate venues, and is one the whole industry keeps an eye out for each year. This partnership with The Independent is a great opportunity to put BRITs Week front and centre for the publication’s audience across the UK, and with the shows set to really make this year one to remember, all of us at War Child couldn’t be more grateful for its support, as well as that of the artists and their teams that, ultimately, are what make this happen. War Child is continuing our mission to deliver emergency aid and long-term specialist support where it’s needed most, following a truly horrendous year for millions of children in conflict zones around the world. A huge thank you to all of our partners that help us to continue to deliver these incredible shows each year, all raising funds to achieve our ultimate mission – to provide a brighter future for every child living through war.”

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