Paul Weller To Perform At Christmas Tree Sessions In London!

Paul Weller will perform at Save The Children's "Christmas Tree Sessions" at Union Chapel in Islington, London this Thursday, 05 December.

Former Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes, indie rock bands Lanterns On The Lake and The Moons, jazz and soul musician Will Heard and Modfather Paul Weller (who'll be performing a select number of his classic tracks).

This eclectic evening of live music and entertainment will again be curated and hosted by top presenter, music aficionado and BBC Radio 6 Music DJ Lauren Laverne. All proceeds will go to our Syria Crisis Appeal.

The night will feature majestic numbers accompanied by the London Metropolitan Orchestra. You’ll also be treated to Christmas readings from writer and journalist Caitlin Moran, comedians Chris Addison, Dom Joly and Peter Serafinowicz.

Audience members and acts alike will be invited to wear their best festive sweaters to support Christmas Jumper Day.

There are still some tickets available HERE!

If you are unable to attend, the event will be broadcast LIVE via YouTube so you can watch the performances and festivities. Tune in at using this link, or press play below beginning at 7:30pm GMT.

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