Sophie Ellis-Bextor

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor is hosting a one-off benefit concert at London's Proud Gallery on Tuesday, March 29th. The show will raise funds for the young son of Ellis-Bextor's friend Billie, a make-up artist who died last year, aged just 31, following a long battle with a brain tumour.

As well as a live set of sparkling pop from Ellis-Bextor herself, the
night will feature performances from acclaimed female comedy duo The Aspidistras and rising country-rockers Sinead and the Dawnbreakers. There will also be DJ sets, as well as an auction with items on offer from Chanel, Dolce and Gabbana, Sisley, PPQ and Harrod's Urban Retreat.

Said Ellis-Bextor: "I wanted to raise money for Luis as he's a wonderful little boy who's been through so much, but who doesn't have a lot. His mother, Billie, was a brave, gorgeous person. The show on the 29th won't just raise money for her brilliant son's future, but give those of us who knew her a chance to celebrate her memory."

All proceeds will go into a fund for Billie's son, who now lives with his grandparents.