Music legends and Poet Laureate join Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher to fight food poverty
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA star-studded line-up took over the 02 Apollo earlier this week for a charity gig brimming with legendary artists, hosted by BBC Radio 6's Chris Hawkins and two of the region's footballing greats - Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.
The former Manchester United right-back and Liverpool defender were joined by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, performing with his band Lyr, as well as Mancunian and Liverpudlian bands popular from the football terraces to dancefloors across the North West - including Slow Readers Club, and The Farm.
Some had travelled from other parts of the country, February 27, for the opportunity to see some of their favourite artists perform in a unique setting, with a full orchestral backing.
One man, who had travelled from Cannock to see members of 90s rock group James play, went as far as to say it was the best £200 he could have spent on tickets and accommodation. READ MORE: MTV announce huge European Music Awards will take place in Manchester But then, that was in part due to the fact that he had been able to hang out with the full band in the pub beforehand.
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