Portishead regroup for War Child benefit


Portishead will regroup for a War Child event in May.

The band confirmed on social media that they will perform "a few live songs" as part of a War Child benefit concert May 2nd at O2 Academy in Bristol.

The six hour event, which supports relief efforts in Ukraine, will also stream live. Fans interested in the live stream can enter a raffle - War Child will select some entries and provide physical tickets, however everyone that enters will receive a link to stream the show live.

Head here for details and to enter the raffle.



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