Mencap's Little Noise Sessions line-up announced

The line-up for Mencap's Little Noise Sessions held again this year at St.John-at-Hackney from Tuesday 20th until Sunday ­25th November 2012 has been announced.

Host and curator, Jo Whiley, announced the line-up which includes headliners Richard Hawley, The Maccabees presenting their new album 'Given To The Wild', and Noah and the Whale.

Also set to perform are First Aid Kit, King Charles, Jamie N Commons, Villagers, Lucy Rose, and Daughter, with a raft of performers and special guests still to be announced.

Now in their seventh year, Mencap's Little Noise Sessions take world-class bands out of their comfort zone to present a rawer, purer sound meaning the crowd get to witness something very special each night.

Jo Whiley said, "I'm so excited to be hosting Mencap's Little Noise Sessions for the seventh year running! What's more, we're back at St John-at-Hackney Church, which inspired a truly electric atmosphere for fans and artists alike last year – there really is nothing more extraordinary than seeing big artists perform in such an intimate and beautiful venue. We have a week of incredible shows lined up, all in aid of Mencap and supporting people with a learning disability. I'll see you there."

To register for pre-sale tickets sign up to Mencap Little Noises' backstage area www.littlenoisesessions.org.uk/subscribe. Registration opens today, and will last until Monday 8th October, when general tickets go on sale, with all proceeds going to the learning disability charity, Mencap.

There are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK, who are among the most excluded and disadvantaged people in our society. Money raised at Mencap's Little Noise Sessions will go to Mencap arts awards projects to help people with a learning disability. Mencap directly supports people with a learning disability to live their lives as they choose and challenge prejudice.

MENCAP'S LITTLE NOISE LINE-UP SO FAR

Tuesday 20 November
Special guests to be announced

Wednesday 21 November
Richard Hawley
First Aid Kit
King Charles

Thursday 22 November
Special guests to be announced

Friday 23 November
The Maccabees present 'Given To The Wild'
Jamie N Commons
special guest to be announced

Saturday 24 November
Noah and the Whale
Villagers
Lucy Rose
Daughter

Sunday 25 November
Special guests to be announced

The full line up will be announced in the coming weeks, so check out www.littlenoisessions.org.uk for all the latest news and ticket prices.

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