Mencap announces Little Noise Sessions including headline performances from The Maccabees, Noah and the Whale and Richard Hawley 

Support to come from First Aid Kit, Lucy Rose, Jamie N Commons, King Charles, Daughter and Villagers with more special guests to be announced very soon 

Exclusive pre-sale opens Friday 5^th October, general sale from Monday 8^th October 

After six successful years, Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions will once again play host to a plethora of musical talent, in a series of must-see concerts from 20^th- 25^th November 2012.  Set in the iconic location of St John-at-Hackney Church, Mencap’s annual winter music festival is set to cement its reputation as a unique and distinguished occasion. Curated by Mencap ambassador Jo Whiley, this years line up includes Richard Hawley, Noah and The Whale and The Maccabees. 

Captivating singer-songwriter Richard Hawley will be headlining Wednesday 21st November, performing songs from his Mercury Prize nominated album ‘Standing at the Sky’s Edge’. Hawley will be accompanied by Swedish delights First Aid Kit and the truly inimitable King Charles. Mercury Award nominated 5-piece The Maccabees will be showcasing an exclusive performance of their critically acclaimed album ‘Given to the Wild’ in its entirety on Friday 23^rd November. The Londoners will be joined by blues singer Jamie N Commons, who is fresh from a summer of acclaimed festival performances throughout Europe. 

Leaders of the British folk-rock scene, Noah & the Whale, will be headlining the Saturday with support from Irish native Conor O’Brien aka Villagers, Daughter and special guest Lucy Rose. 

Jo Whiley had this to say about Little Noise Sessions 2012: 

“I’m so excited to be hosting Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions for the seventh year running! What’s more, we’re back at St John-at-Hackney Church, which inspired a truly electric atmosphere for fans and artists alike last year – there really is nothing more extraordinary than seeing big artists perform in such an intimate and beautiful venue.” 

Pre-sale tickets will be available from Friday 5th October, to people who have signed up to Mencap Little Noises’ backstage area.

Tickets will go on general sale on Monday 8^th October: with more exciting acts to be announced very soon. 

Mencap Little Noise Sessions

20^th -25^th November 2012

St John-at-Hackney Church

E5 0PD 

Doors open at 6.30pm 

Tuesday 20^th November: TBA

Wednesday 21^st November: Richard Hawley with support from First Aid Kit and special guest King Charles

Thursday 22^nd November: TBA

Friday 23^rd November: The Maccabees with support from Jamie N Commons and a very special guest

Saturday 24th November: Noah & the Whale with Villagers, special guest Lucy Rose and Daughter

Sunday 25^th November: TBA