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NEWSLETTER
| Bryan Adams to perform at Wildlife-Fundraising gig |
| Thursday, 15 October 2009 | |||
 Bryan Adams will play at a fundraising concert at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of threatened wildlife. The Born Free Foundation announced that the rock star will join the line-up of its Wild and Live concert on November 14, at the gig's launch event on Wednesday. Bryan, a long-time supporter of Born Free, sent a message of encouragement from Los Angeles, calling on the public to back the event. He said: "Wild and Live is a concert to help Born Free to save 25,000 animals. "I'll be there to lend my support - hope you will too." Dozens of stars have already signed up to support the event including Mutya Buena, Rolf Harris, Kiki Dee, Martin Clunes, Sharon Osbourne and Joanna Lumley. Speaking at the launch event, Born Free founder, actress and conservationist Virginia McKenna, said: "I am overwhelmed that there are so many talented performers willing to stand up and be counted for animals in need. "It's a desperate situation for so many animals and we have to do something about it. "Wild and Live gives us the chance to really make a difference and save endangered species. "If you care about wildlife and love great entertainment then I urge you to join us!" Wild and Live will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday, November 14 at 7:30pm and has been organised to mark the 25th anniversary of the wildlife charity. The charity said funds from the concert will help it save the lives of more than 25,000 animals in the wild and alleviate the suffering of animals in captivity, including many threatened and endangered species. The Born Free Foundation is an international wildlife charity, devoted to compassionate conservation and animal welfare. It takes action worldwide to protect threatened species and stop individual animal suffering. Born Free believes wildlife belongs in the wild and works to phase out zoos and rescue animals that are kept in tiny cages. Source: Emma Foster, Community Newswire (Article), Photo (oyalalberthall.com)
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