Florence + The Machine, Bloc Party to play charity gigs across LondonJanuary 21, 2016 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Florence + The Machine, Bloc Party, Jamie xx and more are set to play intimate gigs across London - in living rooms, churches and tiny venues - to raise money for War Child, Gigwise reports. Passport to BRITs Week comprises seven days of fundraising gigs offering fans incredible access to some of the biggest music names in some of the most intimate venues. The event series will raise money for War Child, which is dedicated to providing protection to children caught in conflict. Lianne La Havas will play in the Sofar Sounds living room, while Florence + The Machine will play the 1400 capacity St John at Hackney Church. Bloc Party will perform at Bush Hall, and Frank Turner, Professor Green, Jamie xx and Above & Beyond are also on the bill. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |