Musicians
A huge thank you to the following artists for specially selecting a track for Secret 7” 2026.
For more than 30 years, War Child has partnered with musicians, labels, and the music industry to release records and create unforgettable events. This very special 10 year anniversary edition of Secret 7” will help raise the funds to support War Child’s life-changing work with children living through war.
John Lennon
Arguably the greatest songwriter of his generation, founder and leader of The Beatles and also as a solo artist. John Lennon has won seven GRAMMY®️ Awards, including two Lifetime Achievement Awards, Five BRIT Awards including two Special Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Music, 21 NME Awards, 15 Ivor Novellos and an Oscar (Academy Award).
The Last Dinner Party
The Last Dinner Party are a London-based indie rock band formed in 2021, known for their theatrical, baroque pop style and euphoric live performances. They were winners of the coveted BRITs Rising Star award in 2024 the band went on to win Breakthrough act in 2025. After taking part in BRITs Week 2024, the band recorded a song for the long awaited War Child Records HELP(2) album and have selected this track for Secret 7” 2026.
Gabrielle
One of the UK’s most influential singer-songwriters, Gabrielle has achieved a succession of major awards with highlights including two BRITs, two MOBO Awards and an Ivor Novello Award. After earning a new generation of fans during her show stealing performances on the 2021 edition of ‘The Masked Singer’, Gabrielle has gone on to perform with some of the biggest artists and had a notable appearance in Stormzy’s symbolic music video “Mel Made Me Do It” in 2022.
The Maccabees
In the years following their split in 2017, each member pursued new creative paths across music, film and broadcasting. Now firmly back in motion, The Maccabees enter a new live chapter, bringing their celebrated back catalogue to audiences across the country. Known for their euphoric, emotionally charged performances, the band continue to evolve while reconnecting with the spirit that first defined them.
Skin
Skin is one of Britain’s leading and acclaimed rock singers. She is also a fashion icon, a renowned DJ, an actress and an activist. Born and brought up in Brixton, South London, she rejected the safe haven of soul/R&B session singing by literally diving headlong into hardcore rock. Since she emerged in the mid ‘90s with Skunk Anansie, Skin has been a groundbreaking presence.
Glass Animals
Grammy and multi-BRIT nominated Glass Animals have performed in nearly every corner of the globe since the 2016 release of their sophomore record, “How To Be A Human Being.” These high-energy performances have breathed new life into cult-favourite tracks, including “Take a Slice,” their chosen entry for 2026 Secret 7”.
Bastille
Over the course of more than a decade together, Bastille’s distinctive sound and cinematic songwriting have connected with audiences across the globe like few other British bands in recent memory. With over 13 million records sold, three UK No.1 albums, six UK Top 40 singles and more than two billion video views, Bastille remain one of the world’s most streamed acts, and one of the most influential British bands of a generation.
