VARIOUS - HELP(2) VARIOUS

2LP - Black Vinyl. Including Arctic Monkeys, Beth Gibbons, Damon Albarn, Depeche Mode, Pulp, Olivia Rodrigo, Fontaines D.C., Sampha, Wet Leg, Young Fathers & more. Includes Oasis 7” ‘Acquiesce (Live from Wembley Stadium, 28 September ‘25)’ enclosed in the gatefold of the vinyl product.

**UPDATE: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (ANNOUNCED MON 2ND MARCH)**:

War Child Records Announces Oasis for HELP(2)
‘Acquiesce (Live from Wembley Stadium, 28 September ’25)’

The band have generously contributed an exclusive live version of the fan favourite, ‘Acquiesce (Live from Wembley Stadium, 28 September ‘25)’. This will be available as a 7” enclosed in the gatefold of the vinyl product, a hidden track on the CD and will be released on DSPs on 6th March as a standalone single. The 7” will not be available to buy separately.

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• Landmark charity release inspired by the iconic 1995 HELP album, supporting War Child UK.

• All proceeds donated to provide urgent aid, education, and mental health support for children affected by war.

• Recorded at Abbey Road, produced by James Ford.

• Artist line-up including Arctic Monkeys, Beth Gibbons, Damon Albarn, Depeche Mode, Pulp, Olivia Rodrigo, Fontaines D.C., Sampha, Wet Leg, Young Fathers & more.

• Creative direction by Jonathan Glazer, overseeing film and visual identity.

• Continuing the legacy of the original HELP album, which raised £1.2m and was hailed as “the best charity album ever made”.

HELP(2) is a brand new collaborative album, inspired by the landmark 1995 release 'HELP', which brings music lovers together in support of War Child's vital work delivering immediate aid, education, specialist mental health support, and protection to children affected by conflict around the world. The new album, like the original, speaks to the urgency of the situation for the 1 in 5 children globally living through war today. Recorded in a single day, the original ‘HELP’ album raised over £1.2 million, enabling the charity to provide vital support to thousands of children caught in the Bosnian conflict, and was hailed as “the best charity album ever made” by critics.

HELP(2) carries forward the spirit of the original ‘HELP’ album and was recorded (predominantly), thanks to their generosity, at Abbey Road Studios, across one special week in November 2025. Under the stewardship of acclaimed producer James Ford, HELP(2) features an incredible line-up of contributors including Anna Calvi, Arctic Monkeys, Arlo Parks, Arooj Aftab, Bat For Lashes, Beabadoobee, Beck, Beth Gibbons, Big Thief, Black Country, New Road, Cameron Winter, Damon Albarn, Depeche Mode, Dove Ellis, Ellie Rowsell, English Teacher, Ezra Collective, Foals, Fontaines D.C., Graham Coxon, Greentea Peng, Grian Chatten, Kae Tempest, King Krule, Nilüfer Yanya, Olivia Rodrigo, Pulp, Sampha, The Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg and Young Fathers…amongst other musicians, engineers, mixers and producers.

In addition to the stellar cast of musicians involved, renowned filmmaker Jonathan Glazer and his team at Academy Films generously helmed the Creative Direction for HELP(2), overseeing both the filming and art direction for the project.

All proceeds from this album support War Child UK to protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children living through conflict around the world.

HELP(2) represents hope for children whose lives have been torn apart by war. It is a testament to the generosity of artists and the music industry for making a positive difference towards securing a safer, brighter future for those children. Because no child should be part of war. Ever.

‘HELP(2)’ will be released on Friday 6th March via War Child Records. 

‘Acquiesce - Live’ follows recent releases taken from the ‘HELP(2)’ record, including ‘Begging For Change’ by Pulp, ‘Opening Night’ by Arctic Monkeys, ‘Flags’ by Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest and ‘Let’s Do It Again!’ by The Last Dinner Party.

Watch the trailer for ‘HELP(2)’ below.