Nelson Mandela Day Concert, July 18th, 2014, Chalk Farm

Almost everyone’s favourite African global personality Nelson Mandela has a fundraising concert lined up on to mark the day that would have been his 96th birthday. Join “a very special celebration of the life and legacy of a global icon” hosted by TV star June Sarpong and former Miss England Kate Hallam.

The concert “will commemorate the life and legacy of a 20th century hero” with entertainment provided by the likes of Heather Small, Alexandra Burke, Kenney Jones & Friends, including Paul Young, gospel artist Sandra Godley, Rwandan pop star Kitoko, and spoken word and performance by Tayo Aluko. There wil be audio-visual presentations and more major names to be announced soon! All profits from the dinner auction will help start an “anti-poverty village” in Rwanda.

This is what’s quoted on the Eventbrite page: concert only tickets £29 (doors open 8.00pm); and champagne reception, VIP dinner and concert, plus aftershow party £250 (Doors open 6.00pm). However Nic Careem of the Blue Sky Network says BBM subscribers can avail themselves to a special deal price of £17 or £150