Coldplay's Chris Martin, Emeli Sande To Play Mencap Little Noise Sessions 2011

Coldplay's Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland will play an intimate charity gig later this month in aid of Mencap.

The pair will perform a special set for Jo Whiley's Little Noise Sessions at St John-at-Hackney in London on November 24.

Emeli Sandé and Ben Howard will also perform at the event, which has been organised to raise money for Mencap.

Speaking about his participation, Martin explained: "Jo does amazing work for Mencap, we are thrilled she asked us to play and are honoured to be part of this special night."

Elbow will open the event on November 22, with support from Maverick Sabre.

Marina And The Diamonds will headline the second night on November 23, while Goldgrapp will perform on November 25 with Alpines.

Example, Ed Sheeran and Birdy will perform on November 26, with Sinead O'Connor closing proceedings on November 27.

Tickets for the show go on sale Monday (November 7).

Coldplay.com members and subscribers of Little Noise Sessions will have access to a pre-sale through their respective official sites from 10am on November 4.

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