The UK is failing to deliver basic human rights to its citizens according to former Inspiral Carpets frontman Tom Hingley.
Hingley will be joined by an array of musical stars at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge next month gig to help eradicate food poverty – something the singer believes the government is dragging its heels on.
The 48-year-old will be joined by Louis Barabbas, The Lottery Winners, Snowapple, and many more in a special acoustic concert in aid of the Trussel Trust – a charity dedicated to fighting hunger.
“Food poverty in the UK is our responsibility – we are all part of the solution,” he said.
“The ability to eat regularly and good quality food is a basic human right.
“It is self-evident that no rich, sophisticated western country such as the UK should have children, women, men, the infirm and the elderly going to school, work or bed each day without a full belly.”
Half a million people in the UK now access food banks regularly and the former Inspiral Carpets frontman Tom Hingley believes the time to act is now.
“My guess would be that austerity, recession and bad times will last much longer than anyone currently thinks, so we had better share the love and the plenty now,” Hingley said.
Tickets cost £3 plus a booking fee with all proceeds going to The Trussel Trust, and ticket holders are asked to also bring some food items to be donated to the Salford Central Food Bank
Tom Hingley is the former lead singer for Manchester band Inspiral Carpets. He continues to perform live as both a solo artist and with others while continuing his charity work.
The concert begins at 1pm on Sunday October 13. Families are welcome.
To buy tickets or for a list of food items accepted, call The Ruby Lounge on +44-(0)161-8341392 or visit their website by clicking here
For more information of the Trussel Trust and their work, visit their website by clicking here.
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