UK Soul Stars to Play Exclusive Gig to Support Homeless Young People

UK Soul Stars to Play Exclusive Gig to Support Homeless Young People

LONDON, March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --



Youth homelessness charity Centrepoint and promoters SO-UK have brought together some
of the biggest names in UK Soul, Blues and R'n'B for one night only at Indigo O2 on 17th
April to help give homeless young people a future.



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"SO-UK: Centrepoint Sessions" is a sublime evening of UK Soul starring much loved
artists from the UK soul movement: Carl McIntosh and the Loose Ends Experience, Omar,
Junior, Imaani, Terri Walker, Don-e, Natasha Watts, Maya Blu, Femi Fem, Ronnie Herel,
Fitzroy Facey (Soul Survivors), Sammy Confunktion - all keeping the vibe alive till the
early hours. Young people supported by Centrepoint will also be performing during the
evening.



This event is part of the Centrepoint Sessions series - previously starring Laura
Mvula and Jamie Cullum. All proceeds from 'SO-UK: Centrepoint Sessions' will directly
benefit homeless young people.



Centrepoint works with more than 8,000 homeless young people each year. As well as a
safe place to stay, the charity also provides vulnerable 16-25-year-olds with vital
support in tackling physical and mental health problems as well as helps to return to
education or find a job.



Tickets are priced from GBP25 - GBP50 and can be purchased from:
http://bit.ly/SoUKCentrepoint



Jonathan Ward, Celebrity & Major Donor Manager at Centrepoint, said: "It's fantastic
to see some of the biggest names in UK soul come together and support our work with
homeless young people. This is such an exciting line-up; get your tickets now, we expect
them to go fast!"



About Centrepoint




- Centrepoint is the leading charity for homeless young people aged 16-25.
- Centrepoint supports 8,400 homeless young people a year directly and through
partner organisations.
- It provides accommodation-based and floating support services in London, the
North East of England and Yorkshire. These include emergency night shelters and
accommodation-based short stay services, as well as specialist services for care
leavers, ex-offenders, young single parents, foyers and supported flats.
- Centrepoint's work is about more than just providing a safe bed for the night;
Centrepoint helps young people to turn their lives around by gaining essential life
skills; tackling their physical and mental health issues and moving into education or
employment.
- Through policy work, Centrepoint aims to influence public policy, campaigning
on behalf of the young people it supports and homeless young people throughout the UK.
- Founded in 1969, Centrepoint has helped more than 104,000 homeless young
people.
- HRH The Duke of Cambridge became Centrepoint's Patron in 2005.


For more information, please visit http://www.centrepoint.org.uk







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Centrepoint, The Youth Homelessness Charity

CONTACT: For more information about Centrepoint, please contact Media & PR Officer Deri Jones on +44(0)207-423-6842 or at d.jones@centrepoint.org


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