12.08.04

'Refugee Voices for Darfur' concert

David Gray will not be performing at the 'Refugee Voices for Darfur' concert tonight, the 8th December, due to illness.

 

11.23.04

David Gray Sing for Darfur Crisis.

David Gray to perform at the 'Refugee Voices for Darfur' concert on the 8th December at the Royal Albert Hall.

International artists sing to raise money for Darfur crisis.

Leading artists from the music world are to perform at a United Nations refugee agency fundraising concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the victims of Sudan's Darfur conflict.

Among the international singers and musicians taking part in the Refugee Voices for Darfur event are singer-songwriter David Gray, lead singer of the Pretenders Chrissie Hynde, Simply Red front man Mick Hucknall, soprano Barbara Hendricks, disco-diva Jocelyn Brown, Grammy Award nominee Alison Moyet and singers Andrew Coleman and Robbie Craig. The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will accompany most of the artists as they perform the music of Cole Porter in their own varied styles. Mercury Music Prize winners Franz Ferdinand, one of Britain's biggest bands, will perform via a video link from Mexico City.

More artists are pledging to take part in, or support, the event on a daily basis.

The concert is designed to raise awareness and funding for the more than 1.8 million people affected by the continuing crisis in Darfur, Sudan. The situation in the strife-torn region remains extremely volatile. More than 200,000 Sudanese have fled to neighbouring Chad and close to a million and a half people, who have been displaced internally, are living in desperate conditions inside Darfur where there has been a complete breakdown in security.

This is one of the world's worst current humanitarian crises and urgently needed proceeds from the concert will be used to provide international protection and life-saving assistance to those affected.

Funds will be raised by ticket sales from the event and online donations. The event will also be released on CD and DVD.

The concert is scheduled for 7:30pm on 8th December at London's Royal Albert Hall.

For information on donations go to:
www.unhcr.org.uk/donate

Tickets for the 'Refugee Voices for Darfur' concert on sale at the Royal Albert Hall.
Box Office 020 7589 8212.
www.royalalberthall.com

 

10.13.04

A WAY OF LIFE

David Gray has composed the original music for the new British film A WAY OF LIFE, directed by Amma Asante marking her feature film debut, released in the UK on November 12th.

The collaboration between David and Amma came about after listening to White Ladder during the writing of the film helped Amma overcome her writer's block. After completing the script, she was inspired to write to David and ask if he would contribute something for the film. David agreed to her request on the strength of the script alone. This resulted in the film's score.


A WAY OF LIFE
Written and directed by Amma Asante

Starring Stephanie James, Nathan Jones, Gary Sheppeard, Dean Wong, Sara Gregory, Oliver Haden and Brenda Blethyn


Music composed by David Gray

A WAY OF LIFE is a gripping, thought-provoking new film that examines the problems faced by teenage single mother and her friends as they struggle to survive in a small South Wales community torn apart by poverty, crime and racial tensions. A WAY OF LIFE has already screened at the Toronto and San Sebastian International Film Festivals, has been named as the opening night film at the Cardiff Film Festival, and is playing in competition for the Sutherland Trophy at the London Film Festival.

Released by Verve Pictures in the UK: November 12 Running time: 91mins Certificate: 15

 

05.28.04

Important - LMHR Finsbury Park Gig Cancelled

Unfortunately due to policing and site issues the Love Music Hate Racism gig that was organised on the 6th June at Finsbury Park has been cancelled. Despite this outcome we hope that some of the core issues that have been raised from this festival are not forgotten.

David Gray will not be playing at the rearranged indoor gig that LMHR are organising.

For more information please vist www.lmhr.org.uk

 

03.08.04

UK merchandise sale now on!

UK merchandise sale now on, up to a third off all items.

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02.06.04

David Gray USA merchandise winter sale now on!

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SALE ENDS MARCH 19TH!

 

01.27.04

Win a chance to see David Gray!

David Gray is playing a one-off gig in the intimate environment of Barfly London on 1 March 2004.

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