London’s iconic music venue, Bush Hall, is set to host three shows by Sex Pistols and Frank Carter in August. The recent announcement follows the news that Glen Matlock, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Frank Carter would perform “Never Mind The Bollocks” in its entirety to raise funds for the venue. Due to overwhelmingly high ticket demands, a third show has been added on August 15, after the initial shows on August 13 and 14 were sold out. Remaining tickets are available for purchase here.
Speaking on the upcoming shows, Cook revealed in a press release: “We’re doing a benefit for Bush Hall with the famous Frank Carter. We’re going to be playing Pistols numbers cause they need support, and they need the money. We thought it would be a great way to stop it going under. This is my local venue. I grew up in Shepherd’s Bush and I still live round here. It would be a real shame to see it disappear, and we want to keep it going. So everyone get down to the gig!”
Matlock also emphasized that smaller music venues are the lifeblood of new music, where raw talent gets a chance to shine and bands connect with their audiences. It’s venues like these where the spirit of live music truly comes alive, and “we need to keep them going,” Matlock added. Carter also expressed his joy at being part of the upcoming shows.
Bush Hall has hosted gigs by several iconic artists over the years, including Amy Winehouse, Florence and the Machine, The Killers, and Nick Cave. The venue has also been crucial in helping artists cut their teeth and hone their craft. Earlier this year, Bush Hall revealed that it needed to raise £42,000 through crowdfunding to prevent it from losing its music status.
Promoter John Giddings thanked the Sex Pistols and Frank Carter for stepping up, stating that without treasured music venues like Bush Hall, we wouldn’t have the festival headliners of today. “It’s essential that these venues continue to exist for the music industry to thrive and evolve. That’s non-negotiable. Thanks to the Sex Pistols and Frank Carter for stepping up – this gig will be one hell of a night.”
Meanwhile, former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon recently made headlines in the UK media for stating that immigration has created “division and animosity” in the UK
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