Frank Carter and Sex Pistols announce plans to play ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety

Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols‘ Glen Matlock, Paul Cook, and Steve Jones have announced plans to play ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety for two concerts.

Both acts will be performed together at London’s Bush Hall on August 13 and 14 in order to raise funds to preserve the venue.

Speaking about the shows, Cook said via a press release:  “We’re doing a benefit for Bush Hall with the famous Frank Carter. We’re going to be playing Pistols numbers cause they need support and they need the money. We thought it would be a great way to stop it from going under. This is my local venue. I grew up in Shepherd’s Bush and I still live around here. It would be a real shame to see it disappear and we want to keep it going. So everyone gets down to the gig!”

Guitarist Steve Jones notes, “If it all goes wrong, it’s Paul’s fucking fault.”

Matlock added: “I tend to agree with Steve… Smaller music venues are the lifeblood of new music. It’s in these intimate spaces that raw talent gets a chance to shine, where bands can really connect with their audiences, and where the spirit of live music truly comes alive so we need to keep them going.”

Carter went on: “This has been a joy from start to finish. When the Sex Pistols call, you answer. I’m very excited to be a part of it.”

Tickets for the gigs go on sale this Wednesday (June 5) at 9 am BST and can be purchased HERE.

The shows are being promoted with a poster created by esteemed American artist Shepard Fairey, famed for his work on the Barack Obama ‘Hope’ poster for the 2008 US presidential election.

Fairey drew inspiration from Jamie Reid’s bus design for the Sex Pistols’ single ‘Pretty Vacant’ and the burning speakers from Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes’ ‘Blossom’ album cover.

Shepard Fairey says, “The Sex Pistols were a life-changing band for me so it’s an honor to collaborate with them, along with Frank Carter, who shares the Pistols’ spirit but throws his own gas on the fire!”

The doubleheader comes after the London venue in Shepherd’s Bush has come under threat in recent months, and earlier this year revealed that it needed to raise £42,000 through crowdfunding to prevent it from losing its music status. It saw a 24.5% decrease in live music bookings last year.

Promoter John Giddings said: “Without treasured music venues like Bush Hall, we wouldn’t have the festival headliners of today. Bush Hall is where artists cut their teeth and hone their craft. It’s essential that these venues continue to exist for the music industry to thrive and evolve. That’s non-negotiable. Thanks to the Sex Pistols and Frank Carter for stepping up – this gig will be one hell of a night.”