- Music
- 17 Mar 18
The special fund-raising event, scheduled for June this year, will be hosted by the the broadcaster and writer, Dermot O'Leary
Ed Sheeran, it has been confirmed, will play the London Irish Centre, Camden, on June 19 – to an audience of just 400 people.
The gig, which was announced to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day, will be presented by the Irish broadcaster and writer, Dermot O’Leary.
Proceeds from the gig will be going to the London Irish Centre to support the development of its charitable services and the reimagining of the London Irish Centre's historic premises. The London Irish Centre continues to do amazing work in London for emigrants and residents of all ages.
Fans who donate £10 or more to the LICC will be entered in a draw to win tickets for the exclusive event. The draw runs from St. Patrick's Day (17th March) to March 31st with the winners being selected on Tuesday 3rd April.
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“My Irish heritage is something of which I’ve always been proud of, so this concert feels like a natural fit,” Ed Sheehan said." I love what the London Irish Centre Charity do in terms of being at the heart of championing Irish culture and community in London, and their plans are really exciting. I’m hoping that people like Dermot O’Leary, myself and others can help them get their voice heard. We’re all very excited about the summer 2018 show – this is going to be something very special. "
“It’s a big honour for me to be patron of the London Irish Centre Charity,” Dermot O’Leary added.” I'm very proud of my Irish heritage; my parents were part of the post war generation of immigrants who came to London to find a new life, so the London Irish community is one that is very close to my heart. I’m looking forward to helping the London Irish Centre both promote Irish culture and support
vulnerable people.”