FRANZ Ferdinand are to join a host of top Scottish talent including headliners indie legends Belle and Sebastian in a fundraising gig in aid of refugees across Europe and the Middle East.
Also already on the bill for the Clyde Auditorium gig are Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill, Mogwai and comedian Josie Long.
All profits from the gig on November 2 will go to support Save the Children’s Child Refugee Crisis Appeal.
Franz Ferdinand will be performing fresh from a US tour in their FFS guise, which sees them amalgamate with electropop pioneers Sparks. They recently performed on James Corden's Late Late Show in the US.
Nine years ago Franz Ferdinand were amongt the bands that contributed to the Colours are Brighter collection of children's songs curated by Belle and Sebastian, to raise funds for Save the Children.
The album was the brainchild of Belle and Sebastian trumpet player Mick Cooke.
Franz Ferdinand's song Jackie Jackson, a story about a boy who eats cakes until he bursts, was recorded while they were on tour in Australia.
Also in the line-up are the Barclaycard Mercury Prize-winning hip hop band from Edinburgh, Young Fathers.
Tickets for the event went on general on sale October 2 with Belle & Sebastian also playing a warm-up gig at The Alahambra Theatre, Dunfermline on November 1.
Cash from the appeal is enabling Save the Children to provide much-needed protection and help to those children fleeing their homes and seeking refuge in Europe, as well as supporting desperate children who remain in war-torn countries like Syria.
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