A Tribute to Kirsty MacColl:
Alison Moyet + Amy Macdonald + Andrea Corr + Billy Bragg + Catherine Tate + Clare Maguire + David Gray + Eddi Reader + Ellie Goulding + James Walsh + Johnny Marr + Kim Wilde + Phill Jupitus + Omar Puente + Shane MacGowan
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire,
London
Sunday 10th October 2010 from 7:30pm
About this event
Marking the tenth year since her tragic death, some of the finest talents the UK has to offer are assembling to celebrate the life of English singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl. The featured artists will be performing some of Kirsty's songs, and all profits will be donated to the Music Fund for Cuba.
Featured performers
Alison Moyet
She's been a card-carrying punk, a blues shouter and a dance-floor diva... which Alison Moyet will it be today? Whatever incarnation she is currently in,...
Amy Macdonald
Glaswegian singer-songwriter, whose folk-blues songwriting, powerful vocals and passionate delivery have earned her quite a reputation, despite her young age.
Andrea Corr
Lead singer of the Irish pop-folk group The Corrs, now performing as a solo artist.
Billy Bragg
Described by The Times as a 'National Treasure', Billy Bragg's brand of socially and politically aware punk-folk has made a remarkable dent in the British...
Catherine Tate
Perrier Award Nominee 2000 Catherine started her comedy career as a skilful, storytelling stand-up. Part simple comedy, part biting satire, Tate's versatility and dazzling aptitude...
Clare Maguire
This Birmingham based singer/songwriter makes straight up quality pop with a cool, clean, soulful edge.
David Gray
David Gray has established himself as one of the UK's leading music artists both at home and overseas. With a career now spanning over fifteen...
Eddi Reader
Former vocalist with The Fairground Attraction and now highly successful singer-songwriter in her own right, Eddi combines meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism with an...
Ellie Goulding
From hushed recordings with EMI in Germany, to working in Reykjavik with Bjork's producer Valgeir Sigurdsson, to holing up with in a dark Seattle studio...
James Walsh
AKA the frontman of indie troubadours Starsailor.
Johnny Marr
The legendary guitarist from The Smiths, who has been an inspiration for legions of string-pluckers ever since the '80s.
Kim Wilde
Daughter of the evergreen Marty Wilde, Kim's debut single 'Kids In America' was released in 1980 and was a massive hit single. Alongside rejuvenating her...
Phill Jupitus
This popular stand-up and TV comedian is well-known for his appearances on the pop music quiz show Never Mind The Buzzcocks. His career as a...
Omar Puente
An exponent of hot Cuban salsa music, Omar cut his teeth with Latin greats such as Ruben Gonzales, Chucho Valdez And Arturo Sandoval.
Shane MacGowan
Gravel-voiced former Pogues frontman, top-class solo artist and song-writer extraodinaire - and bane of dentists the world over. MacGowan's material with new group The Popes...
Amy Macdonald
Glaswegian singer-songwriter, whose folk-blues songwriting, powerful vocals and passionate delivery have earned her quite a reputation, despite her young age.
Andrea Corr
Lead singer of the Irish pop-folk group The Corrs, now performing as a solo artist.
Billy Bragg
Described by The Times as a 'National Treasure', Billy Bragg's brand of socially and politically aware punk-folk has made a remarkable dent in the British...
Catherine Tate
Perrier Award Nominee 2000 Catherine started her comedy career as a skilful, storytelling stand-up. Part simple comedy, part biting satire, Tate's versatility and dazzling aptitude...
Clare Maguire
This Birmingham based singer/songwriter makes straight up quality pop with a cool, clean, soulful edge.
David Gray
David Gray has established himself as one of the UK's leading music artists both at home and overseas. With a career now spanning over fifteen...
Eddi Reader
Former vocalist with The Fairground Attraction and now highly successful singer-songwriter in her own right, Eddi combines meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism with an...
Ellie Goulding
From hushed recordings with EMI in Germany, to working in Reykjavik with Bjork's producer Valgeir Sigurdsson, to holing up with in a dark Seattle studio...
James Walsh
AKA the frontman of indie troubadours Starsailor.
Johnny Marr
The legendary guitarist from The Smiths, who has been an inspiration for legions of string-pluckers ever since the '80s.
Kim Wilde
Daughter of the evergreen Marty Wilde, Kim's debut single 'Kids In America' was released in 1980 and was a massive hit single. Alongside rejuvenating her...
Phill Jupitus
This popular stand-up and TV comedian is well-known for his appearances on the pop music quiz show Never Mind The Buzzcocks. His career as a...
Omar Puente
An exponent of hot Cuban salsa music, Omar cut his teeth with Latin greats such as Ruben Gonzales, Chucho Valdez And Arturo Sandoval.
Shane MacGowan
Gravel-voiced former Pogues frontman, top-class solo artist and song-writer extraodinaire - and bane of dentists the world over. MacGowan's material with new group The Popes...
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