Glen Matlock and Midge Ure to perform Rich Kids benefit

Former Rich Kids members Glen Matlock and Midge Ure have come together to organise a celebratory benefit concert in London, this very special evening will see the coming together of original Rich Kids guitarist Steve New and drummer Rusty Egan.

The event will take place at the O2 Academy, Islington on Thursday 7th January 2010. The show will start promptly at 7pm and tickets will be on sale from Friday 4th December from www.livenation.co.uk.

Guests confirmed so far are The Illuminations (featuring Clive Langer, Steve Allen and Ian Broudie), TV Smith (from the Adverts), Viv Albertine (from The Slits), Carbon Silicon (featuring Mick Jones and Tony James), Patti Paladin and Gary Kemp (from Spandau Ballet).

Glen and Midge will perform solo slots on the night and Steve New will play with his band Beastellabeast before all four of the Rich Kids take to the stage for one night only. The special guests will no doubt "join in the racket and play guitars very loudly" according to Midge Ure.

Rich Kids – For One Night Only
Thursday 7th January 2010 O2 Academy Islington, London

Tickets go on sale Friday 4th December at 9am and are priced at £17.50 and can be booked through www.livenation.co.uk (all tickets subject to a booking fee)