Just a quick update to say that tickets for the Rich Kids gig are now on general sale. They're available from www.livenation.co.uk, and cost £17.50. Carbon/Silicon are appearing as special guests at this event, and are expecting to play a 20-30 minute set. Original press release follows...
“Hung On You” - For One Night Only – Rich Kids
Steve New-Rusty Egan-Glen Matlock-Midge Ure
Former Rich Kids members Glen Matlock and Midge Ure have come together to organise a celebratory benefit concert in London. This very special evening will see the coming together of all the original Rich Kids including guitarist Steve New and drummer Rusty Egan. The event will take place at the O2 Academy, Islington on Thursday 7th January 2010. The show will start promptly at 7pm and tickets will be on sale from Friday 4th December from www.livenation.co.uk.
Guests confirmed so far are The Illuminations (featuring Clive Langer, Steve Allen and Ian Broudie), TV Smith (from the Adverts), Viv Albertine (from The Slits), Carbon Silicon (featuring Mick Jones and Tony James), Patti Paladin and Gary Kemp (from Spandau Ballet).
Glen and Midge will perform solo slots on the night and Steve New will play with his band Beastellabeast before all four of the Rich Kids take to the stage for one night only. The special guests will no doubt “join in the racket and play guitars very loudly” according to Midge Ure.