War Child presents Secret 7″ returns early next year.

The charity endeavour ran from 2012 to 2020, developing a cult following in the process. The endeavour had a simple twist: a select batch of seven inch singles were given new sleeves, crafted by (anonymous) artists, both big and small.

The pedigree of talent attracted was exceptional. Names who contributed previously include Sir Peter Blake, Yoko Ono, Sir Paul Smith, and Jake and Dinos Chapman, resulting in some incredible one-off pieces.

Hosted by Now Gallery in London’s Greenwich Peninsula, War Child Presents Secret 7″ returns on March 2nd next year, and runs to March 17th. Submissions are open – if you’re an aspiring artist, your design could be picked to sit alongside some big names.

Head of War Child Records, Rich Clarke, comments… 

We are delighted to announce the return of the iconic Secret 7” project, which will help raise funds to support War Child’s crucial work in conflict zones around the world. War Child operates in some of the most challenging, hard-to-reach places to help children and families who are most severely affected by war.

Sadly, demand for our work is growing. Our goal is to reach children as quickly as possible when conflict breaks out and to provide ongoing support long after the cameras have gone to support them through their recovery. We believe no child should be part of war. Ever. This is why projects like Secret 7” are so important. We are grateful to all the musicians, artists and partners who are involved in Secret 7”.

Together, we will be able to protect and educate many more children, supporting their healing and learning for a safer, brighter future. Thank you.

The list of singles to be included in 2024’s run are:

AURORA – ‘A DIFFERENT KIND OF HUMAN’
CELESTE – ‘STOP THIS FLAME’
HOZIER – ‘SWAN UPON LEDA’
SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES – ‘LULLABY’
PAUL MCCARTNEY – ‘PIPES OF PEACE’
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS FEAT. BECK – ‘SKIPPING LIKE A STONE’
THE SPECIALS – ‘WE SELL HOPE’

Photo Credit: Courtesy Charles Emerson and NOW Gallery