Fatboy Slim plays charity gig for Hove hospice

The DJ, who lives in Hove, took to the stage at Boxpark in Croydon for the gig, with all proceeds from the show donated to the Martlets in Hove.

The event raised more than £30,000 for the hospice charity, for which Fatboy is an ambassador.

It marked a return to south London for the DJ, who frequented the area’s clubs in his youth.

“For me to return to my childhood stomping ground was a treat, the crowd were simply beautiful and I’m so grateful to see this money raised for my favourite charity,” he said.

Fatboy Slim at Boxpark, Croydon. Image: Grant Walker

“All I can say is one thousand thanks to all the Boxpark team for such a wonderful event.”

Brighton-based Roger Wade, Boxpark’s founder, met Fatboy, aka Norman Cook, and Clare Irving, chief executive of Martlets, after the show to present the final cheque of £31,791.76.

The charity will use the donation to fund care for patients and loved ones living with the impact of terminal illness, including nursing and medical care, symptom relief and pain management, respite care, physiotherapy, and counselling.

Clare Irving, left, with Fatboy Slim, centre, and Roger Wade with the cheque

A Martlets spokesman said: “We are so grateful to Roger and our incredible ambassador, Norman Cook, for raising this fantastic amount of money from such a joyful and uplifting event.”