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Liam Gallagher set to perform gig free for all NHS workers as show of gratitude

Liam Gallagher will perform to NHS staff for free later this year.

The rocker, 47, will take to the stage at London's O2 Arena in October to play for free to NHS workers, in a display of gratitude for all they've done during the coronavirus pandemic.

Taking to social media, the star shared a poster for the event, writing: "It's an honour to announce that I'll be doing a gig for the NHS and careworkers at London's The O2 on October 29th.

"They do an incredible job, we are very lucky to have them. LG x."

Tickets are two per person, and a non-NHS guest can be the second ticket holder.

He's not the only big name to put his name down, as a number of other musical acts have signed up to put on a show for those on the frontline against COVID-19.

Liam said it's 'an honour' to be performing for NHS staff (liamgallagher/Twitter)

Irish band The Script will perform in February next year in Dublin for British and Irish health service workers, who make "sacrifices day in and day out, working harder than anyone."

Duo The Beautiful South have announced dates in October for Nottingham and Wembley, while 80s icon Rick Astley will head to Manchester, followed by Wembley, in late October and early November.

Welsh three piece band Manic Street Preachers will perform in Cardiff, with the first show free and the second giving all proceeds to NHS Wales.

Liam's one of several big names performing to thank NHS staff (Tom Maddick SWNS.com)
Rick Astley will play two dates (Mirrorpix)

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga has curated a list of some of the world's biggest acts to perform a virtual concert during lockdown "to celebrate the heroic efforts of community health workers."

Names include Elton John, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Billie Eilish, Lizzo and John Legend to name but a few.

David Beckham, Idris and Sabrina Elba, Chris Martin and Burna Boy are among the other appearances.

Lady Gaga's been busy fundraising for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, writing on Twitter : "...it continues to blow my mind to watch the triumphant bravery of healthcare professionals and others working tirelessly to do their part."

Lady Gaga has curated a list of special guests for a lockdown concert (Getty Images for Haus Laboratories)

She added: "The Solidarity Response Fund allows the WHO to continue to track and understand the spread of the virus, to ensure patients get the care they need and frontline workers get essential supplies and information, and helps accelerate efforts to develop vaccines, tests and treatments."

The concert, she told, is "to celebrate and highlight the singular kind global community and celebrate the power of the human spirit."

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