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New dates announced for 'The Big Ask Live'

14 March 2006

Friends of the Earth today announced the line up for `The Big Ask Live', a series of gigs being held across the country featuring some of the best new talent in British music. Tickets for the headline concert, starring Thom Yorke of Radiohead, sold out within 2 minutes of going on sale at the weekend.

The concerts are being held in support of `The Big Ask,' a Friends of the Earth campaign that is calling on the UK government to take action to combat climate change.

Dates announced today:

Dead Disco and Martha: Tuesday 21 March at The Tunnel Club, Leeds University, Leeds - doors open at 8.30pm
Crosbi, Halflight and Camera: Thursday 13 April at The Point, Cardiff - doors open at 8pm
Guillemots, Polar Bear, Blackbud and The Bellagios: Friday 28 April at Jamm in Brixton, London - doors open at 8.30pm

More gigs will be announced soon.

The Big Ask Live co-ordinator for Friends of The Earth, Rachel Skerry said:

"Going to The Big Ask Live gigs mean you can enjoy a great night of live music and do something worthwhile at the same time by supporting Friends of the Earth's climate campaign The Big Ask"

For the latest information and ticket sales go to: www.thebigask.com

Notes

'The Big Ask' Campaign, which was launched by Thom Yorke in 2005, is calling on thousands of people across the UK to demand the government take action to tackle climate change. Friends of the Earth is calling for the introduction of new climate change laws which would force the government to cut emissions of Carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, by 3 per cent every year.

If you're a journalist looking for press information please contact the Friends of the Earth media team on 020 7566 1649.

Published by Friends of the Earth Trust

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