Those of you around Islington and into RIchard Hawley (that should cover a lot of you) may be aware that he is headlining tonight's Mencap Little Noise Session in the sublime Union Chapel (it's a church - and it's got a bar!)

I was there last night with a pal who used to work for Mencap. Mika headlined and I begrudgingly tip my cap to him. He was a riot. (Alas, Paloma Faith had to cancel - although most people seemed to be there for Mika so weren't too disappointed.)

Jo Whiley comperes and the whole thing is in aid of Mencap. Traditionally, they get 'unannounced' acts popping in (previous years saw Chris Martin, Bono & The Edge 'just happening to be in the area'). There was a strong rumour that a certain popular Sheffield act are to appear tonight. This could be nonsense, but I was told that if I mentioned it, I would have my nethers put in a vice.

Anyway, small, intimate venue (fab acoustics obviously) and for a good cause.

More info: http://www.littlenoisesessions.org.uk/