Secret 7”, the much-loved charity initiative combining music and art, is making a highly anticipated return to Greenwich Peninsula this April, presented by War Child for the second consecutive year. The exhibition is set to once again bring together a stellar mix of world-class musicians, visionary artists, and passionate collectors. All proceeds will go towards War Child’s vital work supporting children impacted by conflict.  

Launched in 2012 and now running its ninth edition, Secret 7” selects seven iconic tracks from globally-renowned musicians, pressing each track onto 100 limited-edition 7” vinyl records. Creatives worldwide, from renowned artists to emerging talents, create one-of-a-kind sleeve designs for each record, interpreting the track in any style or medium of their choosing, resulting in 700 distinctive pieces of collectible art that push the boundaries of what a record sleeve can be. 

These unique sleeved designs will be exhibited at NOW Gallery between 11 April – 1 June 2025, with the designers’ identities kept secret until a big reveal once all items are sold through an online auction. Therein lies the secret.  

During its nine year run, Secret 7” has produced and sold 5,600 one-of-a-kind records, raising over £700,000 for various charities to date.  

Secret 7” tracks for 2025:  

The Cure – Warsong: Troxy Live 2024
Frank Turner – Be More Kind
Gregory Porter – Merchant of Paradise
Jessie Ware – Beautiful People
Keane – Black Rain
Scissor Sisters – Return to Oz
Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Devotion (Brand New Song, Exclusive to War Child’s Secret 7″ ) 

Artwork Submissions are now CLOSED!  

Since its inception, Secret 7″ has attracted contributions from some of the world’s most celebrated artists and designers. Renowned figures such as Sir Anish Kapoor, Yoko Ono, Sir Peter Blake, David Shrigley, and Ai Weiwei have lent their creativity to the project, producing stunning, unique record sleeves which have become instant collector’s items.  

In addition to the star-studded tracklist, acclaimed British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori will contribute his signature style by creating etched designs on all 700 of the records, ensuring each piece is not only a musical treasure but a visual masterpiece as well. 

Kaia Charles, NOW Gallery and Greenwich Peninsula Senior Cultural Projects Manager, says; “The benefits of art and music often transcend the tangible, impacting in ways beyond what meets the eye. Secret 7” not only celebrates creativity but also raises critical funds for a vitally important cause, which we are proud to support for the 3rd year running. At NOW Gallery, we are dedicated to showcasing today’s most forward-thinking artistic practices, and the artists brought together annually by Secret 7” truly epitomise that.” 

ABOUT WAR CHILD

War Child UK is the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict. War Child creates safe spaces for children to play, learn and access psychological support. Its aim is to reach children as early as possible when conflict breaks out and stay to support them through their recovery – keeping them safe, helping them learn and cope with their experiences, and equipping them with skills for the future. 

War Child understands children’s needs, respects their rights, and puts them at the centre of the solution and campaigns for changes to policies and practices to support children in conflict, working with children and young people themselves to demand their rights. It also specialises in responding rapidly to emergency crisis situations as-they-happen, to offer immediate and critical aid to keep children safe and help them through their trauma. Together with its partners War Child UK delivers vital, life-saving work in six countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. In 2022 War Child supported 256,000 children and adults, and money raised from Secret 7” will help bolster that figure.  www.warchild.org.uk | Registered charity number: 1071659