Mencap are now giving people a chance to win a range of exciting memorabilia from the shows

Following the huge success of this year’s Mencap Little Noise Sessions, which saw artists such as Gary Barlow, The Maccabees, Noah and the Whale, Richard Hawley, Amy MacDonald and Olly Murs take to the stage for six nights of amazing live performances, Mencap are now giving people a chance to win a range of exciting memorabilia from the shows.

Among the money-can’t-buy prizes up for auction now on eBay are: 2 VIP Golden tickets to every show at Little Noise Sessions 2013, a meet and greet with Olly Murs + 4 tickets to one of his 2013 arena dates, a custom guitar designed and signed by The Maccabees, a Noah and the Whale signed musical score and Gary Barlow’s red snakeskin boots worn on the Relight My Fire Ultimate Tour.

All profits from the auction will go to Mencap, the leading UK charity that works in partnership with people with learning disabilities helping to enable them to live a life they choose. Happy bidding!

Items for auction:

Little Noise Sessions Programme signed by The Maccabees
Little Noise Sessions Programme signed by Olly Murs
Limited Edition Hand Pulled Silk Screen Prints
Noah and the Whale Signed Musical Score
T-Shirt Signed by Amy MacDonald
Tea Towel Signed by Amy MacDonald
Underwear signed by The Maccabees
Underwear signed by Olly Murs
Tivoli Audio Pal+ Union Jack Edition Radio signed by Olly Murs
Photograph signed by Coldplay
‘Standing at the Sky’s Edge’ Richard Hawley signed and framed print
Meet and greet with Olly Murs & 4 tickets to any one of his 2013 Arena Tours
LariveeOM-02E Guitar and case signed by Gary Barlow
Washburn ‘Rover N Travel’ acoustic guitar signed by Gary Barlow
Fender Squier Affinity Stratcoaster designed and signed by The Maccabees
2 VIP Golden Tickets to every Little Noise Sessions Show 2013
Boots worn by Gary Barlow for Relight My Fire Ultimate Tour

Visit the auction on Ebay here.

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Keane have cancelled and been replaced by Newton Faulkner

Here's the statement from Keane:
Hello Everyone,

Unfortunately we've got to pull out of performing a short set at tonight's Little Noise show… I'm afraid I've caught this bug that's going around and I can't hit the high notes! We're gutted to be missing out on such a great night but we hope you all have lots of fun - the lineup looks amazing! Obviously we'd love to come back and make up for it some time in the future, so we'll see you then.

Lots of love,
Tom x

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Mencap announces a very special performance from Keane’s Tom Chaplin and Tim Rice-Oxley on Sunday 25th November

Nell Bryden, Josephine and Laura Mvula to support Gary Barlow on Monday 19th November

Tom Odell to replace Daughter on Saturday 24th November  

Ahead of next week’s shows, Mencap is delighted to reveal very special guests for the closing night on Sunday 25th November: Keane’s Tom Chaplin and Tim Rice-Oxley. Currently touring arenas across the country and with five consecutive number one albums and countless awards under their belts, Tim and Tom will be taking to the stage in a very rare outing without their band mates in the intimate surrounds of St-John-at-Hackney Church. Joining Karin Park and Amy Macdonald, they will be the closing performance of what is set to be a week of incredible music.  

Supporting Gary Barlow on Monday 19th November are three of the best female soul voices of the moment. Birmingham’s Laura Mvula creates mystery with her poetic lyrics, whilst Brooklyn’s Nell Bryden is sure to enthrall with her reflective storytelling. Having recently made her TV debut on Later With Jools Holland, Josephine completes Monday’s line up with her inimitable folk-soul-indie-pop infused sound and euphoric voice.

On Saturday 24th November, classically trained Chichester born Tom Odell will be replacing Daughter. Dubbed the ‘Piano Man’ by critics, the 21-year old will be joining Lucy Rose and Noah & The Whale on Saturday, and alongside acts including Olly Murs, Richard Hawley, The Maccabees and Jessie Ware at this year’s series of concerts.  

Monday 19th November: Gary Barlow with Laura Mvula, Josephine and Nell Bryden
Tuesday 20th November: Olly Murs with support from Lawson and Loveable Rogues
Wednesday 21st November: Richard Hawley with support from First Aid Kit and King Charles
Friday 23rd November: The Maccabees with support from Jamie N Commons and Jessie Ware
Saturday 24th November: Noah & the Whale with Villagers, special guests Lucy Rose and Tom Odell
Sunday 25th November: Amy Macdonald with Karin Park and very special guests, Keane’s Tim Rice-Oxley and Tom Chaplin   

Jo Whiley had this to say about Little Noise Sessions 2012: “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.”  

Tickets on sale at: www.littlenoisesessions.org.uk/tickets    

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