Because of his long-standing association with Mencap, Will is to make a reading at Mencap’s Carols by Candlelight on Thursday 13th December.
Unfortunately, the event was sold out long before Will was able to confirm his involvement but we know you enjoy being abreast of his movements!
For anyone who already has tickets, the service takes places in the Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield, London EC1, starting at 6.30pm.
As usual, it will be a festive blend of traditional Christmas songs and carols as well as festive readings from special guests.
As you know, tonight Will will be playing an intimate gig at Islington’s Union Chapel on behalf of Mencap
He’s done an interview in London’s Metro newspaper to support the performance and has revealed his motivation for the concert: ‘I've supported Mencap for the last five years. People with learning disabilities can be written off and they should have equal right and the same chances in society as everyone else.’
Find out what he thinks about Rufus Wainwright, album number four, a cashmere trench coat and splitting his trousers in Portugal by clicking here.
As you know, Will’s long been a supporter of Oxfam and this year, he joins the likes of Helen Mirren, Helena Bonham Carter, Zoe Ball and Martin Freeman to promote Oxfam Unwrapped's campaign to rid Christmas of the misery of disappointing presents and to improve the lives of people around the world.
Will is involved in both the print campaign as well as a first-of-its-kind spoof charity TV advertisement which premieres during Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire on Wednesday 7th November at 9.10pm. You can preview the ad in advance at the Oxfam site.
The print campaign features images taken by iconic photographer Rankin which you can check out on billboards across the UK now.
Oxfam Unwrapped highlights ethical giving and people can choose from a range of gifts -including fertiliser, a loo, condoms, essential medicines and school books - knowing they have a positive impact on people's lives.
Since its launch in October 2004, more than 1.2 million gifts have been purchased to help people in 49 countries around the world. The campaign hopes to raise £14.5 million to support Oxfam's work to overcome poverty and suffering.
Find out what you can get for a friend or family member at oxfamunwrapped.com
Last night, Will took to the stage at the The BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards in Los Angeles, where he’s currently in the studio.
He was asked to perform by a producer friend and he sang ‘That Ole Devil Called Love’ with just a pianist accompaniment. Otherwise, he spent the evening with Cat Deeley who’s also in the States working at the moment and whom he’s been hanging out with while he’s there.
Will says, ‘It was such an honour to perform, but I was quite nervous too as all of Hollywood’s stars were attending. I really enjoyed the experience, it was great to be back on stage and a treat to perform in the States too.’
The Britannia Awards are BAFTA/LA's Britannia Awards honour individuals and companies who have dedicated their careers or corporate missions to advancing the entertainment arts.
Last night’s event honoured actress Kate Winslet and actor Denzel Washington among others.
Click here to view pics of Will on the red carpet.
Will's continuing to work hard on album #4 and spending time both in the UK and abroad collaborating with a variety of writers and producers. He's already amassed a huge selection of tracks from which he'll be making a shortlist for the album.
Work has been keeping him busy so time off has been a rarity - he did however enjoy a very special evening at Fashion Rocks last week.
In addition to the general ticket sales for Will's forthcoming Mencap gig, we are also giving you the chance to register for an exclusive pre-sale of tickets.
Even if you've already registered for the general sale on the Mencap site, you must register again for the presale by following the steps below. So in effect you're getting two chances to buy tickets.
Instructions: For your chance to buy tickets via the official pre-sale for these gigs you MUST register your details at www.mencapmusic.org.uk by 12.00pm (lunchtime) Wednesday 17th October 2007.
1. You MUST enter your email address where requested.
2. You MUST enter the following word ‘willyoung’ into the area where it asks for your postcode.
3. DO NOT enter your postcode. This will ensure you are included in the pre-sale offer.
You will be notified by email when the pre-sale tickets go on sale. Tickets are £35 (plus postage and packaging) and will be restricted to four tickets per person.
You will receive a unique pin-code to allow you to access the ticket site. So keep checking your email.
NB: Presale registering will not guarantee you a ticket. To get a second chance of purchasing a ticket please register as normal with your email address and postcode.
UPDATE: Unfortunately because of security issues in place to deal with ticket touts, we have been advised that if you’d like to take part in the pre-sale and have already registered on the Mencap site, you must register with a different email address.
If you do not have one, we advise you to set up a hotmail, yahoo or g-mail account. Many apologies for the inconvenience.
If you've just not got around to buying the number one, Friday's Child album as yet, now you can do so and look after the environment all at the same time. It’s a win-win situation.
Friday's Child has recently been re-released and repackaged in 100% biodegradable and certified carbon neutral packaging.
Here comes the science: the carbon emissions generated in the production of each album has been calculated by The Carbon Neutral Company and balanced to net zero by investing in emissions reductions projects around the world that save the equivalent amount of CO2.
Do we need to remind you that it includes the v. brilliant 'Leave Right Now', 'Your Game' and 'Love The One You’re With'? All this at a brilliant mid-price!
Will is taking part in the forthcoming Little Noise Sessions, a series of intimate, acoustic gigs for the learning disability charity, Mencap.
Will is performing on Thursday 22nd November with special guests at Islington's Union Chapel, which is acclaimed for its ambience and acoustics. It will be an intimate gig as the venue only holds 600.
Other artists featured in the Little Noise Sessions, which run from 21st to 28th November include Athlete, The Hoosiers, We Are Scientists, Young Knives, The Pigeon Detectives, Snow Patrol, The Enemy and Keane. Jo Whiley will be hosting the events.
Ticket registration opens at 12.00 midday, Tuesday 2nd October and closes at 12.00 midday Friday 19th October. Those who have registered can then buy tickets online on a first-come-first-served basis from 9.00am Monday 22nd October.
We caught up with Will recently to pin him down on important topics as...
Life in general It's sporadic at the moment, but I relish that. There's been some going out, I went to see some dance and there are a couple of theatre things I want to go to - something by the people who did Theatre In The Park with George. I've also been doing up places, getting things for houses and wondering why you get these things that cost you money. Oh, and cars have replaced dogs as a constant topic of conversation.
Music I've been to some gigs, seen Tom McRae – I think he’s really good. I've also been loving the new Robin Thicke album, I've worked with him and I think he's a genius. I've also been listening to the Guillemots of late, a guy called Anthony Hamilton, his album's been out for a bit and he's really souly and quite good for inspiration. The new Bjork album I love and I've been listening to Gossip, I couldn't get into it but suddenly I got into it and I can't get enough of it. I've been enjoying my music lately, normally I kind of shut down whilst we're in the studio.
