Frank Turner is playing a London show supporting disability charity ABLE2UK

Frank Turner is headlining a one-off London show in September to help raise money for the disability charity ABLE2UK.

Frank will be performing at the Clapham Grand on Saturday, September 5, for the 25th anniversary of the charity’s flagship fundraiser Stop The Shadows.

ABLE2UK - who lists Frank among their trustees - aims to combat the hidden loneliness epidemic among disabled people. Meanwhile, every ticket sold will help fund improvements to accessibility at grassroots music venues.

"I am excited and honoured to be playing my second Stop The Shadows event, and my first since I became a trustee of Able2UK,” says Frank. “It's an incredibly important charity, doing great work, and I can't wait to celebrate their 25th anniversary with Howard and the gang at the legendary Clapham Grand; it'll be an evening to remember."

“Most of us look forward to our favourite band or artist announcing a tour with anticipation about being successful buying a ticket. But imagine if you are unable to attend a gig not because you were not able to purchase a ticket…but because the venue was not accessible for your needs,” says founder Howard Thorpe.

“The music industry has improved accessibility at gigs across the country over the years, but in parallel we hear about more independent venues being forced to close. ABLE2UK wants to step in and help fund their access.”

“It’s a challenge, we know it’s a tough target to achieve, but this year now ABLE2UK has become a registered charity…we know we can make a difference. Live music should be accessible to all regardless if it’s held in a local small venue or stadium. No one should be left out going to a gig just because the venue is inaccessible.”

The pre-sale goes live on Wednesday (July 22) at 10am - sign up here. General sale goes live on Friday (July 24) at 10am.

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