Some of the biggest names in music, including Damon Albarn, Chris Martin, Arctic Monkeys and Pet Shop Boys, have come together to put on a special auction to raise funds for Oxfam’s emergency response in Haiti appeal.
Damon Albarn, former frontman of Blur announced that he will record a “bespoke” piece of music for the winning bidder. While Coldplay singer, Chris Martin's "Viva La Vida" tour jacket, which has been signed by the band, is up for grabs.
Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has donated the Fender Stratocaster guitar he played in the music video for the band's 2005 chart-topping single 'I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor'.
The Chemical Brothers have given a Roland drum machine, while The Magic Numbers will play an acoustic gig in the home of the highest bidder for their lot.
Scottish singer Annie Lennox has donated an original South African painting from her own private collection. Glastonbury tickets and a meet and greet with Gang of Four's Andy Gill are also up for grabs.
The auction closes at 0900 on Tuesday 2 February. All proceeds will go to Oxfam’s Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
For details of items up for auction, go to: Oxfam Haiti Earthquake Appeal: Celebrity Auction
For any further information, visit Oxfam.org.uk
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