Exclusive Candlelight®: Pop Anthems at the University of Birmingham to raise funds for Shelter

Fever and HSBC UK present a one off concert with a local string quartet performing iconic pop hits 

Fever and HSBC UK are joining forces once again to host an exclusive Candlelight® in support of Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity. On 16 October, Candlelight: Pop Anthems will take place at the University of Birmingham, where a local string quartet will perform iconic hits spanning the decades, from Taylor Swift and the Spice Girls to The Beatles and Amy Winehouse. Tickets are available now via Fever’s app and website, with all revenue donated to Shelter.

For the first time, Candlelight will transform the university with its signature immersive and intimate atmosphere, as thousands of candles create an unforgettable concert experience.

As part of the wider programme supporting Shelter, Fever and HSBC UK will also present a Candlelight experience in London on 29 October at the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral. Pop icon Melanie C will perform live with a three-piece band and a string quartet, under the glow of thousands of candles. The first wave of tickets for London has already sold out, with a final release opening on 15 October for waitlist subscribers.

This initiative builds on the success of last year’s Candlelight Concert series debut which raised over £82,000 in donations for Shelter.

^{About Fever}

^{Fever is the leading global live entertainment discovery platform, inspiring over 300 million people every month to discover the best experiences in over 40 countries. With a mission to democratise access to culture and entertainment in real life, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique experiences and events—from immersive exhibitions and sports to interactive theatrical performances, concerts, and festivals—while empowering its partners with data and technology to develop and expand new experiences worldwide.}

^{About HSBC UK and Shelter}

^{HSBC UK and Shelter are working in partnership to help people and families across the UK build financial resilience – support that can help make a difference when the unexpected happens.  Building on the impact of HSBC UK’s ground-breaking No Fixed Address bank account service, the partnership combines housing expertise, community insight, and practical financial support to help people in immediate crisis as well as build a more secure future for those at risk.   Since April 2023 Shelter has supported over 55,000 people through HSBC UK funded initiatives.}

^{About HSBC UK}

^{HSBC UK serves over 15 million active customers across the UK, supported by 23,800 colleagues. HSBC UK offers a complete range of retail banking and wealth management to personal and private banking customers, as well as commercial banking for small to medium businesses and large corporates. HSBC UK is a ring-fenced bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc.}

^{HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 57 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,214bn at 30 June 2025, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.}

^{About Shelter}

^{Shelter exists to defend the right to a safe home and fight the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and society. Shelter believes that home is everything. Learn more at www.shelter.org.uk}