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BRITs Week 26 for War Child, delivered by DHL, reached a spectacular crescendo last night as the iconic Robbie Williams took the stage at Manchester’s Aviva Studios. The performance served as the grand finale to a week-long series of intimate shows, proving to be a fitting homecoming for the pop titan as the BRIT Awards leave London for the first time in their nearly 50-year history.
Williams’ commanding presence reminded the capacity crowd why he remains one of the UK’s most enduring entertainers. His show-stopping set seamlessly blended nostalgia with modern flair, featuring tracks from his seminal debut album, Life Thru A Lens, alongside hits from his recent chart-topping record, BRITPOP. The atmosphere was electric, bolstered by a high-energy opening set from local favorites and Manchester-based pop outfit, The Lottery Winners.
This year’s BRITs Week marked a new era for the concert series, expanding its footprint across the UK with performances in Newcastle, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Brighton, and London. By moving the awards to Manchester, the initiative allowed fans nationwide to witness world-class talent in venues far more intimate than the usual arenas.
Beyond the music, the evening carried a profound weight. All proceeds from the tour are dedicated to War Child’s essential humanitarian work. Currently, over 520 million children globally—one in five—are living in conflict zones, making this the deadliest time in history to be a child. The funds raised provide life-saving protection, education, and specialist mental health support to those whose lives have been shattered by war.
As the final notes rang out in Manchester, the success of the night stood as a testament to the power of the British music industry to effect change. For the fans in attendance, it was an unforgettable opportunity to see a legend at close range while directly contributing to the rebuilding of young lives across the globe.
MGK has unveiled his high energy new single “Fix Ur Face” featuring Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst.
The intense collaboration sees the rapper turned rocker dive deeper into the hard hitting sound he has been refining over the past few years.
Fusing the raw edge of 90s nu metal with Machine Gun Kelly’s modern alternative style, the track stands out as one of his most aggressive releases so far.
The song dropped alongside a bold black and white video, which premiered across MTV Live, MTVU, and the Paramount Times Square billboards.
Directed by frequent collaborator Sam Cahill, the visual was shot in several cities during mgk’s lost americana tour, including Berlin, Dublin, Düsseldorf, London, Prague, Cologne, Nashville and Los Angeles. It highlights the intensity and intimacy of touring, from packed venues and sweat drenched crowds to the blurred line between performer and fans.
The track was created with his close knit creative team, including SlimXX, BazeXX, RookXX, Nick Long, and No Love For The Middle Child, giving it a gritty and multi generational energy that sets it apart from today’s mainstream rock and rap.
Durst brings a high powered performance, channeling the same raw intensity that shaped Limp Bizkit’s early era.
The video’s look was further developed by street artists Lugosis and Strato, who painted a large mural in Berlin, while Slawn Olaolu designed the character face and jackets featured throughout the clip, adding a distinct DIY feel.
MGK first previewed “Fix Ur Face” during the European run of the lost americana tour, then later shared a snippet during shows in Australia, building strong anticipation among fans.
His relationship with Durst stretches back over a decade, with the two having performed together on multiple occasions, including mgk’s 2014 tour alongside Limp Bizkit.
The lost americana tour is now set to return to the United States, resuming on May 15 with Wiz Khalifa joining as support.
