Paul McCartney, Celeste, Hozier And More To Feature On War Child Presents Secret 7" Project
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Written by Jon Stickler
War Child presents Secret 7" will return early in 2024.
The charity initiative, which initially ran between 2012 and 2020, will see tracks from seven artists pressed 100 times onto 7" vinyl, with 700 creatives from around the world, ranging from famous to newcomers, creating unique sleeve artwork for the 700 records.
Following an exhibition of all records at NOW Gallery on London's Greenwich Peninsula between March 2 to 17, all sleeves will be available to purchase via an online auction to raise funds for War Child. The sleeve designer's identity remains secret until after the record is sold.
The artists and songs set to feature in the project are Aurora's A Different Kind of Human, Celeste's Stop This Flame, Hozier's Swan Upon Leda, Siouxsie and the Banshees' Lullaby, Paul McCartney's Pipes of Peace, The Chemical Brothers' Skipping Like a Stone featuring Beck and The Specials' We Sell Hope.
Head here to find out more information and submit your artwork. Submissions are open from today until January 9, 2024. Head of War Child Records, Rich Clarke commented:
"We are delighted to announce the return of the iconic Secret 7" project, which will help raise funds to support War Child’s crucial work in conflict zones around the world. War Child operates in some of the most challenging, hard-to-reach places to help children and families who are most severely affected by war.
"Sadly, demand for our work is growing. Our goal is to reach children as quickly as possible when conflict breaks out and to provide ongoing support long after the cameras have gone to support them through their recovery. We believe no child should be part of war. Ever. This is why projects like Secret 7” are so important. We are grateful to all the musicians, artists and partners who are involved in Secret 7".
"Together, we will be able to protect and educate many more children, supporting their healing and learning for a safer, brighter future. Thank you."
Artists who contributed previously to the project include Peter Blake, Yoko Ono, Paul Smith and Jake and Dinos Chapman.
War Child is bringing back the much-loved Secret 7” project!
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