Spiers & Boden, Jim Bob, Chris T-T and more for A Midwinter Picnic

Brighton-based radical singer Chris T-T is curating (and will also perform) at an eclectic all-day acoustic music event held on Sunday 11th January 2009 at the West Hill Hall, Brighton to raise money for Amnesty International.

Ten performers and songwriters will play at A Midwinter Picnic which will brighten up those cold and miserable post-Christmas blues. Musicians from across the pop, punk and trad folk scenes will join forces for this extra special event.

Artists already confirmed to perform include: trad folk duo Spiers & Boden, Carter USM frontman Jim Bob, Australian alt-country singer Emily Barker with her female band The Red Clay Halo, Tunbridge Wells' Tom Williams, Irish poet Brendon Cleary, and Timothy Victor's Folk Orchestra.

Chris T-T said: "Amnesty's work is more relevant than ever, with our freedoms eroded daily and ID cards round the corner. The evil of torture has gained a foothold in supposedly civilised countries and we need to kick it out. As well as raising money, something like Midwinter Picnic can remind people there are things they can do, letters they can write, which will make a real difference."

There will be a further bunch of special guests and DJs to be announced. Midwinter Picnic is organised in conjunction with new London promoters Lexapalooza Presents, and runs from 3pm until 10.30pm on Sunday 11th January. It will be a 'bring-your-own food'n'booze' style event, although hot drinks and snacks will be on sale throughout the day.

Tickets are £12 and are on sale now, to buy tickets click here.

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