Darfur Now! @ The Hive

5 September sees a one-off gig for charity – all proceeds from Darfur Now! will go towards rebuilding the village of Kerkera, home to 250 families in the east of Sudan. Kerkera's inhabitants have faced continuing threats since violence erupted between government-backed militias and Darfur rebel groups in February 2003. A sustainable development programme will enable them to rebuild their lives and livelihoods. At the time of going to press, bands confirmed - Motion Gallery, Sellotape and the Pendulums – promise an eclectic night, bringing together indie-pop, post-punk and quirky folk hippies, but keep an eye on the website for last-minute additions. [Trevor Mawhinney]