Over 1000 artists played in cities across the globe in support of the world's refugees
Ed Sheeran and The National were among over 1000 artists to play intimate gigs yesterday (September 20) as part of the worldwide benefit concert series Give A Home 2017.
Over 300 intimate gigs took place across 60 countries, with renowned and breaking artists alike playing in unusual gig spaces in aid of the refugee charity event, which was organised by Sofar Sounds and Amnesty International.
Sheeran was one of the more high-profile acts to play on the day, with the ‘÷‘ artist performing in the home of Holly Branson – daughter of Virgin entrepreneur Richard – in Washington D.C. See footage and pictures from his gig below.
We’ve been waiting a while for this one – ED SHEERAN at @sofardc! #giveahome pic.twitter.com/zQc7KOKJwF
— Sofar Sounds (@sofarsounds) September 20, 2017
.@edsheeran is performing today in a DC living room to shine a light on refugees. Solving this crisis starts w/ saying #iWelcome. #GiveAHome pic.twitter.com/NqgzHELbcj
— AmnestyInternational (@amnestyusa) September 20, 2017
We just performed in a living room in Edinburgh for @sofarsounds & @amnesty. #GiveaHome pic.twitter.com/kk2AthlE2F
— The National (@TheNational) September 20, 2017
Watched @TheNational play in my pal's living room today for #giveahome @AmnestyUK
pic.twitter.com/4ATpl5GyAC
— Ian Greenhill (@ohjawbone) September 20, 2017
Hot Chip performed in a similarly confined space in Hoxton, London.
A @Hot_Chip gig like no other for #giveahome for #refugees @amnesty @sofarsounds #hotchip #amnesty #sofarsounds pic.twitter.com/i8BivVYFzx
— Sarah Bradbury (@sarabradbury) September 20, 2017
You can donate to Amnesty International here.
Last week, Sheeran made an impromptu appearance with Skrillex in a Chicago club.
The two artists have been musically linked in the past, with in-the-studio photos showing them working with Usher and Diplo. However, no music has been released as yet.
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