Babyshambles' bassist
Drew McConnell has put together a one-off version of his "other band" HELSINKI to perform at LMHR Carnival '08 on Sunday 27th April 2008.
As well as Helsinki regulars Matt Parke and Spencer Brown, the 40-minute set will include appearances by 'Shambles guitarist Mick Whitnall,
Reverend & The Makers' John McClure, ex-
Arctic Monkeys man Andy Nicholson,
Ed Larrikin, and
Poly Styrene whose band X-Ray Spex opened the 1978 RAR/ANL Carnival. Other special Helsinki guests are expected to confirm over the next few days.
Drew McConnell said: "This has got to be the most important event of the year. Dozens of the best acts around, a huge celebration of multicultural London, and a chance to help stop those BNP racists gaining a foothold in the capital. We'll be there doing our bit, so bring everybody you know and join us! Oh - and the whole thing's free, so put your hand in your pocket and give generously to the anti-racist cause!"
