Tom Walker plays in Cirencester in memory of his friend

The hugely popular platinum-selling singer and Brit Award winner who shot to fame with his UK chart hit Leave The Light On in 2018, staged an emotionally-charged performance to celebrate the life of his close friend from Ashton Keynes, who tragically took her life last year.

Walker, who has played in front of tens of thousands on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, didn’t hold anything back for the 600 privately invited guests at Cirencester’s 115-year-old Bingham Hall.

(Image: Creaative Photography) Walker said: “As the beanie wearing singer from up north who sings about leaving electrical appliances on, it’s an absolute pleasure to play at the Bingham Hall tonight. 

“Over the years, my friend and I raised many a glass with our friendship group from kitchen raves to mud-filled fields.

"She  always encouraged me to find my inner dancer, something I’m still working on as I’m sure you’ll witness.

“My love and thanks to everyone for buying a ticket for a cause so close to her heart.”

Her parents have been totally bowled over by the love and support for their daughter and the family and wanted to express their thanks to Tom Walker and everyone who had contributed to the success of the evening.

All money raised from the event which is expected to be in the region of £40,000 will go towards creating a lasting memory and living legacy at a school in Karur, South East India, which she supported in her work over recent years.

The facility is specifically for under-privileged boys and girl with an eye for art, design, crafts and graphics to work towards qualifications to secure jobs in an emerging sector in the region, an opportunity they wouldn’t otherwise have.

The money will fund staff, computers, sewing machines, easels, engravers and paints.

An online auction which includes Tom Walker’s guitar has been set up to support the foundation at - tinyurl.com/5asnx62p