Barry Manilow, The Wanted, The Lumineers for Children in Need Rocks

Gary Barlow has announced a second batch of acts to be performing at his Children In Need Rocks concert.

The musical event is being organised by the Take That frontman to raise money for the children's charity.

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Barry Manilow , The Wanted, The Lumineers and Tom Odell are the latest names to have been added to the list of acts.

They join Robbie Williams, Ellie Goulding and Rizzle Kicks for two concerts in November that will raise money to help change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.

Manilow said: "I have known Gary from early Take That days when they re-recorded my hit 'Could it be Magic' in 1992. We have remained friends and I am thrilled he asked me to be a part of this great BBC Children in Need Rocks night.

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"I have been proud to support BBC Children in Need for many years as it's a truly wonderful cause that does great work for children and young people in the UK. See you there on the night."

Barlow added: "We are in for a fantastic couple of nights with lots of amazing artists and some very exciting collaborations. I can't wait to get up on stage for a few numbers too, it's all for a great cause."

Chris Evans and Fearne Cotton will host both evenings, which will be edited into one programme to be broadcast on BBC One during Children in Need week.

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