We thought it was time that our charity partner Cancer Research UK took some of the limelight as well.
As you know we are not doing this for any commercial gain. Rather, if you like what we’ve done, then give some money to the lovely people at Cancer Research UK as they deserve it more than us.
To this end Cancer Research UK will have its own area at the festival site and has been very helpful with providing some amazing artists! So, this announcement features those people, and a big thank you from all three of us at The Invisible Festival to Cancer Research UK (especially Natalie). As you will see, things are shaping up to be an amazing couple of days. Hope you can join us.
Richard Taylor
Fundraising Director of Cancer Research UK
“I am so pleased that the organisers of the Invisible Festival have decided to support Cancer Research UK. I hope this will be a small thank you to everyone who supports us and a musical incentive for those who haven’t yet. The songs that I have chosen are a mixture of those I personally enjoy and also some which I feel reflect the work we do and our amazing supporters who make it happen.
“Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading charity dedicated to cancer research. We carry out scientific research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. We have discovered new ways of beating cancer that have saved hundreds of thousands of lives across the world.
“We also provide life-changing information to patients, their families and friends, and run cancer awareness campaigns to help people reduce their risk of the disease. One in three of us will get cancer at some point in our lives but our groundbreaking work, funded almost entirely by the general public, will ensure that millions more people survive.
“I really hope you enjoy the music today – don’t forget to look around our tent for lots of information about what we do as well as some exciting new events and initiatives you might be interested in.
“Have fun and thank you so much for your support.”
Beverley Knight
Beverley Knight is a British soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer who released her debut album in 1995.
Often labelled as one of Britain’s greatest soul singers, she is best known for her hit singles ‘Greatest Day’, ‘Shoulda Woulda Coulda’ and ‘Come As You Are’. After more than a decade in the industry, she was made an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2007.
Her playlist is a mixture of influences and musical loves. Beverley has supported Cancer Research UK events including Sound & Vision, Busking Cancer and ‘An Evening With Beverley Knight’.
Ashley Walters
Ashley Walters – also known as Asher D – is an actor, musician and rapper from London.
He was part of chart-topping band So Solid Crew and has had a successful acting career starring in films such as Stormbreaker, Life and Lyrics, Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (alongside 50 Cent) and Bullet Boy (for which he won Best Newcomer for the role at the British Independent Film Awards); the popular TV series Hustle, as well as MTV’s Top Buzzer, ITV’s The Bill, and has appeared on stage at the National Theatre and Royal Court Theatre. Ashley has supported Cancer Research UK’s Theatrical Turn The Tables event this year with Dame Helen Mirren.
“Hey guys! Here’s my playlist! This playlist consists of the songs and artists that have shaped my life, style and career. Without the influence of these artists, I wouldn’t have got to where I am today.
“Enjoy!”
Javier Weyler
Javier Weyler, born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) and raised in Caracas (Venezuela), joined Stereophonics as the band’s permanent drummer in 2004. Javier started playing drums at the age of 13, and four years later he was playing professionally.
Aside from Stereophonics, Javier also has a solo project – Capitan Melao – and collaborated with artists including Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera on the debut album ‘Lagrima’. Javier ran the 2009 London Marathon aid of Cancer Research UK.
“The great thing about festivals is that you can listen to all types of music in one place. That variety is what makes a great festival. The most important thing is not to take it too seriously and above all, enjoy and celebrate every minute of it. After all, music gets you through anything… even the portaloos!!
“Enjoy.”
Sandi Thom
Scottish singer-songwriter Sandi Thom famously came to the world’s attention in 2006 with her ‘21 nights in Tooting’ tour – three weeks of concerts that she sent out to audiences worldwide via the Internet from her basement flat.
Her first single had already been released via a small independent label, but suddenly the media picked up on her story and all the majors were queuing up to sign her.
When ‘I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker’ was re-released on her new label RCA, it went straight to number one in the UK and went on to be a hit world-wide. That same year Sandi released the album ‘Smile… It Confuses People’, which sold 700,000 copies, and then in 2008 came her second album ‘The Pink & The Lily’, which was recorded in the same basement flat in Tooting.
Sandi has supported Cancer Research UK’s Busking Cancer and SunSmart campaign.
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