Three Ealing Bands Rally Together for 'Charity Night Live'
Gig being held at The Gunnersbury in support of The Royal Marsden
The Hackenbackers. Picture: Ralph Beckford
November 7, 2026
Ealing's local music scene is coming together in Chiswick for a good cause, as the iconic venue, The Gunnersbury Pub, hosts "Charity Night Live!".
Organised by local band The Hackenbackers to celebrate over 50 years of friendship and music, the special fundraising event on Saturday 14 November will directly benefit The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
The evening's lineup features three e local acts, starting with The Hackenbackers—who formed as classmates in Greenford 1975 when they played their first gig at a school assembly. They reunited in 2023, and perform their own self-penned catchy tunes.
They are joined by Try Again Now?, a four-piece band playing original indie rock with inventive swerves into punk, blues, and classic rock, alongside Ale Thieves, a dynamic front-duo inspired by the emotive expression of blues, folk, and rock 'n' roll performers.
The Ale Thieves
Live music will run from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, followed by an hour of open dancing from 11:00 PM until midnight. All participating bands are generously donating their time for free, ensuring that every penny raised through donations, spot raffles, and collections goes directly toward funding vital research, awareness, and care for everyone affected by cancer.
Try Again Now
The event takes place at The Gunnersbury Pub, 590 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5RP, with doors opening at 7:00 PM for a free entry evening.
For those who cannot attend in person but still wish to contribute, donations can be made via the official JustGiving page at www.thehackenbackers.co.uk/charity, while further information about the bands and event can be found on the band's web site.
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