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Secret 7”, the much-loved charity initiative combining music and art, is making a highly anticipated return to NOW Gallery at Greenwich Peninsula this April, presented by War Child for the second consecutive year. The exhibition is set to once again bring together a stellar mix of world-class musicians, visionary artists and passionate collectors. All proceeds go towards War Child’s vital work supporting children impacted by conflict.

Launched in 2012 and now running its ninth edition, Secret 7” selects seven iconic tracks from globally renowned musicians, pressing each track onto 100 limited-edition 7” vinyl records. Creatives worldwide, from renowned artists to emerging talents, create one-of-a-kind sleeve designs for each record, interpreting the track in any style or medium of their choosing, resulting in 700 distinctive pieces of collectible art, ranging from sculptural and graphic to handmade, that push the boundaries of what a record sleeve can be.

These unique sleeved designs are exhibited at NOW Gallery between 11 April – 1 June, with the designers’ identities kept secret until a big reveal once all items are sold through an online auction. Therein lies the secret.

Secret 7” tracks for 2025:

The Cure – Warsong: Troxy Live 2024

Frank Turner – Be More Kind

Gregory Porter – Merchant of Paradise

Jessie Ware – Beautiful People

Keane – Black Rain

Scissor Sisters – Return to Oz

Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Devotion (Brand New Song, Exclusive to War Child’s Secret 7″)

Since its inception, Secret 7″ has attracted contributions from some of the world’s most celebrated artists and designers. Renowned figures such as Sir Anish Kapoor, Yoko Ono, Sir Peter Blake, David Shrigley and Ai Weiwei have lent their creativity to the project, producing stunning, unique record sleeves which have become instant collector’s items.

In addition to the star-studded track list, acclaimed British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori will contribute his signature style by creating etched designs on all 700 of the records, ensuring each piece is not only a musical treasure but a visual masterpiece as well.