Kevin Bridges and Annie Lennox to perform for Barack Obama during Edinburgh visit

The 'stand-out talents of their generation' will take to the stage at a special charity dinner 
'Stand-out talent': Kevin Bridges will perform in front of Barack Obama
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Jennifer Ruby21 April 2017
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Kevin Bridges, Annie Lennox and Texas will entertain former US President Barack Obama when he visits Edinburgh next month.

The performers will take to the stage at a special charity dinner on May 26, to mark Obama’s first ever visit to Scotland.

All proceeds from the event, organised by The Hunter Foundation, will be shared between 300 Scottish children’s charities as well as the Obama Foundation.

“I'm proud, privileged and over the moon to announce Oscar-winning musician Annie Lennox, brilliant stand-up comedian Kevin Bridges and world-class rock band Texas will all play at this amazing dinner,” said organiser Sir Tom Hunter.

Music icon: Annie Lennox will take to the stage at the event ( Danny E. Martindale/Getty Images)
Danny E. Martindale/Getty Images

“What's even more amazing is that they are all doing this for the benefit of a charity of their choice.

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“They are stand-out talents of their generation and will provide a remarkable conclusion to what we all hope will be an incredible evening, with all profits benefiting Scotland's children's charities.”

Obama, who will attend with wife Michelle, is expected to answer audience questions at the event, in one of his first major address since his presidency came to an end.

Tickets for the dinner are priced between £5000-£20,000, although a number have been donated to local young people.

"Demand for this dinner has been unparalleled in our own experience and we can only apologise to those who we cannot accommodate at the dinner,” said Sir Tom.

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