Anne-Marie, Bastille and Craig David among stars confirmed for 2022 BRITs Week

Anne-Marie, Bastille and Craig David are among the stars who will play major charity shows for the 2022 BRITs week.

Held in aid of charity War Child, BRITs Week will see a number of top artists play one-off gigs between February 1 and 20. The series of performances coincide with The BRIT Awards 2022 on February 8.

Proceeds from the shows will help to support War Child’s work to help children impacted by conflict.

Damon Albarn, Joy Crookes, Maisie Peters and Mimi Webb will join Anne-Marie, Bastille and David in the series of gigs - with other artists yet to be announced.

Anne-Marie will kick off BRITs Week at Lafayette in Kings Cross on February 1, with musician and songwriter Damon Albarn, founder member of Blur and Gorillaz, closing the event on February 20 at the Troxy in Stepney.

The last BRITs Week was cancelled due to the pandemic - with the Brit Awards among a number of pilot large-scale events last summer following the pandemic.

Mastercard cardholders can access pre-sale from 10am on Thursday. The regular ticket prize draw opens at 10am on Friday and closes at 11.59pm on January 23.

Ben Anderson, head of Live at War Child said: “Whilst there was a temporary pause on all things live music over the past 12 months or so, there was no pause to the challenges facing children who live in conflict zones around the world. With conflict rates on the rise, and more children at risk, our work as a charity is never more needed. The whole music team and the wider War Child teams are very excited to be working on a fantastic series of gigs.”

Geoff Taylor, Chief Executive BPI & BRIT Awards said: “BRITs Week shows our industry at its collaborative best, and it’s fantastic to have it back as a key part of the build up to next year’s BRIT Awards. The event shines a light on brilliant new talent while also celebrating our established stars in great live settings that give fans a truly memorable experience – and in the process raise funds for the vital work of War Child.”

To enter the prize draw and win tickets to see the artist of their choice, music fans can make a £5 donation to War Child at www.britsweekwarchild.co.uk.

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