Annie Lennox, Emeli Sande and Sting are among the stars who have donated personalised performances for an auction to raise money for women and girls around the world who have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus crisis. Winners will receive an exclusive, pre-recorded video featuring a live performance of one or two songs chosen from the winners’ list alongside a personalised message. The auction, which is live on the platform Charity Stars, invites people to bid on auction items or buy tickets for a sweepstake competition. The Circle have made emergency grants to provide garment workers and their families in Bangladesh with emergency relief packages. “Whatever the reason you are bidding, your support will provide much needed emergency support in these difficult times.”The auction will close on July 10, and the sweepstake will end on July 31.

Source: Irish Independent June 17, 2020 12:45 UTC