Kasabian lead charity sessions

Kasabian performing at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan over the summer

Kasabian, Razorlight, Stereophonics, Glasvegas, Keane, James Morrison and The Fratellis have been announced for a series of special charity concerts.

The bands will be lining up for this year's Mencap Little Noise sessions at London's Union Chapel.

Newcomers Cage The Elephant, Florence And The Machine, Red Light Company, Esser and Bryn Christopher will also perform for the acoustic gigs.

The intimate shows will be held from 8-18 November.

'Worthwhile cause'

Radio 1 DJ and Mencap ambassador Jo Whiley said: "Mencap's Little Noise Sessions are a great opportunity to see big name bands play an acoustic gig in an intimate setting, whilst raising money for a really worthwhile cause."

Kelly Jones from Stereophonics added: "We are really looking forward to playing the show for the Little Noise Sessions on behalf of Mencap.

Little Noise Sessions Glasvegas, Cage the Elephant (8 November) Razorlight, Florence and the Machine, Esser (9) Stereophonics, Seasick Steve (10) James Morrison, Sam Beeton (13) Kasabian (14) Keane, The Script, Bryn Christopher, Red Light Company (15) The Fratellis (18)

"To be able to do an acoustic show in such an intimate venue and be able to support such a worthy cause will be a really special thing to do and something we rarely get the chance to do. It will be beautiful."

This is the third year the Little Noise Sessions have been held.

In the past, Amy Winehouse, Noel Gallagher, Snow Patrol, Duffy and Lily Allen have performed at the event.

As with previous sessions, which saw impromptu appearances from U2 and Coldplay, a number of surprise guests will also be performing this year.

Tickets are available from Mencap's official site between 1-16 October.