Celebrity supporters

Gary Barlow
"I was ten when I started to play piano, I played it by ear to start with for the first couple of years... It's a very easy song - 'Back for Good' as there are only four or five chords in it. Practice makes perfect - definitely!"

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Jamie Cullum
"Practice-a-thon Music is a great way to raise money for a good cause and have fun at the same time. What could be better than getting sponsored to learn a new song or putting on a gig for your friends?”

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Dani Harmer
“I absolutely love music and I’m really enjoying my singing career. If you’re into music too join me, to help children with cancer. You just get people to sponsor you to practise or put on a concert. It’s easy - you get to do what you love and children with cancer get the help they need. So get involved today.”

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Nicola Benedetti
"I practice playing the violin for four hours a day; it’s hard but I love it, and ultimately the more I put in, the more I get out. I would encourage anyone with an interest in music to take part in Practice-a-thon and help raise funds for the children and young people diagnosed with cancer or leukemia every day in the UK."

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Russell Watson
“Making music has given me a focus, enormous enjoyment and has got me through some very dark times. I’m best known as a singer and consider the voice to be an instrument that requires plenty of practice, but I think it’s fair to say that having tried to play guitar, that will certainly require a lot more practice for me! Roll on Practice-a-thon! I’m playing my part and I’m delighted to be raising money for children with cancer in the process.”

Linzi Stoppard
“Practice-a-thon is a really exciting initiative, I'm very proud to have been part of it! I’m had a great time judging last years Share a Stage competition and performing at Glastonbury festival with some very talented young musicians."

Kanya King – founder of the MOBOs
“CLIC Sargent is a fantastic charity and I am thrilled to support its musical fundraising initiatives. Having been in the music industry for some years I think it is fantastic that through their love of music young people can raise money to help other young people.”

Sharleen Spiteri
“I have supported CLIC Sargent for a number of years and know what an amazing charity it is! I’m keen to support it’s musical fundraising initiative ‘Practice-a-thon’ and encourage all young people interested in music to take part and see the benefits of regular practise, at the same time as raising money for this fantastic charity.” top of page