A Very Fierce Christmas live music showcase returns to London’s Denmark Street

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Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols and David Bowie.Now, the new 2024 edition of A Very Fierce Christmas Live will see a handful of performances, featuring talented artists who work in the music stores the street has become famed for.Running from tonight (December 3) until later in the month, the sets begin with an opening night at the Rough Trade branch on the street.

It begins from 6:30pm GMT, and will include a performance from Indi Li – a rising singer who draws inspiration from Mariah Carey and India Arie.Next Monday (December 9), the performance will be held at Dawsons, located at Number 23. “Dawsons is more than just a retailer.

A literal house of music and belonging, they support and champion musicians at every step of their journey,” reads a description on the Chateau Denmark website. “Founded in 1898, Dawsons is one of the UK’s leading multi-brand musical instrument and lifestyle retailers and distributors.

Dawsons have come a long way, and remain as passionate and committed to excellence as they were on day one.”The announcement comes following news of its opening last year, after an acquisition by Caldecott Music Group’s (CMG) Vista Musical Instruments division in summer 2023.From there, Sixty Sixty Sounds and Hank’s Guitar Shop will each hold events on Monday December 16 from 6:30pm, while Regent Sounds picks up the reigns on Tuesday December 17 – hosting a performance by Truck Stop Girls, who “play everything from tasteful ‘60s and ‘70s folk/country rock to tasteful ‘60s and ‘70s folk/country rock”.On Wednesday December 18 the events will move over to No.Tom Guitars, and see sets from Marc Hayward, a London-based singer and guitarist who’s currently appearing on stage with Black Sabbath – The Ballet.