Concert for CARE was arranged by the record producer David Arnold in aid of the charity CARE International. A huge number of performers supported the cause by gracing the stage of the Brixton Academy. A quick word here for the stage managers and stage hands as they had a huge number of changes to make and did a fantastic job.
Anyway, to the entertainment. There was too much to possibly cover it all here so I won’t try. My top highlights in no particular order were:
GARY BARLOW
The man is a legend!! A large proportion of the crowd were only there to see The Barlow, so the atmosphere was electric. It was interesting to compare his performance to that of Robbie Williams a couple of weeks ago at The Roundhouse. Although Robbie is a showman, Gary’s voice is so much stronger and when he sang Back For Good it was just utterly amazing. He had a great connection with the audience and was actually looking in better shape than Robbie. Gary Barlow, we salute you.
Davids Arnold and McAlmont performing ‘Yes’
I LOVE this song and McAlmont was a surprise guest who wasn't on the bill. It was a fab performance, he was wearing a fabulous flowery shirt / tie / white suit combo and his voice is absolutely clear as a bell. Him singing anything is great but that song is just amazing.
David Walliams as Des Kaye from Little Britain ripping off Mark Ronson’s trousers
They were playing 'hunt the sausage' (wicky woo!). Mark Ronson looked actually in fear for his life and had to borrow some trousers off the lead singer of the Rumble Strips to wear for his set later on. I can't even begin to describe how hilarious it was.
The Kaiser Chiefs
The Kaisers finished off the evening and dud an amazing job. To be right at the front and not be crushed to death for a set like that was brilliant in its own right. Seeing a band who are more used to playing arenas and stadiums rather than somewhere like the Brixton Academy was quite an experience. They played with such huge energy but sounded polished and just generally great. Ruby and I Predict a Riot were just 2 of the songs that made me jump around and go home happy.
Damien Rice singing a completely unplugged version of Cannonball ...
...without a mic! I don't know what it sounded like from the back but from the front it was just like heartbreak.
James Cordon and his mate Sam
James Cordon sang Nobody Does it Better and I have to say that he has a pretty good voice! The crowd got 100% behind him and we were all pretty delighted with such an unexpected treat.
I'm not sure this really captures everything as it was a fantastic evening and I think a fun time was had by all. Hopefully they raised a load of cash for a great cause!!
You can find out more about CARE International on their website - http://www.careinternational.org.uk/
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