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7 MUSICIANS
7 TRACKS
700 UNIQUE RECORDS
Countless lives changed

War Child presents Secret 7” is back!

Secret 7" brings together 7 iconic tracks from 7 of the world’s top musicians, each pressed just 100 times onto a 7” vinyl.

Creative minds from across the globe are invited to reinterpret these tracks, producing 700 one-of-a-kind sleeve designs.

All 700 sleeves are showcased at a free exhibition before being auctioned off in support of War Child. The twist? Both artists and musicians remain anonymous until buyers have parted with their cash.

The 2025 Secret 7" auction is open until 1 June, explore the designs and place your bids now!

War Child Presents Secret 7" at Greenwich Peninsula

All 700 sleeves are now on display at a free exhibition at NOW Gallery, Greenwich Peninsula until 1 June, giving visitors the perfect opportunity to admire the creativity up close before placing their bids in the online auction.

This year's artist contributors include Antony Gormley, Sir Paul Smith, Robert Smith, Yinka Ilori, Rana Begum, Haroon Mirza, Ken Nwadiogbu, Andrew Pierre Hart, Yooyun Yang, Vicken Parsons, Stanley Donwood, Anthony Burrill, Sumuyya Khader, Giles Deacon, Andy Vella, James Joyce, Alice Tye, Owen Gildersleeve, Daniel P Carter, Adam Riches and more!

THIS YEAR'S TRACKS

The Cure

Warsong: Troxy Live 2024

Frank Turner

Be More Kind

Gregory Porter

Merchants of Paradise

Jessie Ware

Beautiful People

Keane

Black Rain

Scissor Sisters

Return To Oz

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

DEVOTION

NOW Later X War Child Presents Secret 7": For the Love of Vinyl

Join us for an unforgettable evening where record lovers, collectors, and music fans come together to immerse themselves in vinyl culture.

Bringing Together Music and Art for A Good Cause

War Child Presents Secret 7” is a unique celebration of music and art, raising money for children affected by conflict. 

Over eight editions Secret 7” has produced and sold 5,600 one-of-a-kind records - raising over £700,000 for various charities.

Since 2024 every penny raised from the Secret 7” auction has been donated to War Child, to provide essential aid, education and support to children and families impacted by conflict globally. From Ukraine, Gaza, and Afghanistan to DRC, South Sudan and Syria, your support will give children what they deserve: hope for a brighter future. 

Because no child should be part of war. Ever. 

Six Rega Turntables Signed by Robert Smith to be won!

This year in support of Secret 7", Rega have generously provided six Planar 1 turntables that Robert Smith, frontman of The Cure, has exclusively signed.

Place your bids now! The six highest bidders will each receive a signed turntable.

Get your Secret 7" merch

We've got two exclusive t-shirts that have been designed by artists featured in the exhibition, artist and designer Coco Lom and visual artist Olivia Thomson to celebrate the 2025 edition of Secret 7”.

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