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SINGER SHOWS SUPPORT FOR TRAFFICKIN­G VICTIMS

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The performer is even parting with the T-shirt she wore at Glastonbur­y last year to raise funds for a charity which supports those forced into the sex trade, servitude andnd exploitati­on.

Ker r i , who hass toured with the likes off Coldplay, Nina Nesbittt and Embrace, is floggingg her vintage, high streett and designer clothes in aidd of Stop the Traffik.

Fans will recognise some of the gear from her live shows, music videos and single artwork.

The 30- year- old, of Milngavie, near Glasgow, said: “Human traffickin­g wasn’t something I was reallylly aware of at all.

“About two years ago,o, I went to a f i lm screeningi­ng about human traf f ickingng and it was an eye-opener.

“It was the most horrif ic thing I’ve ever seen.

“There were survivors from the film speaking after the screening and it was life-changing.

“I was horrified by the realities of human

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traffickin­g. I’m keen to do anything I can to support such a great cause.”

Kerri has been a working musician since her teens. At 16, she left her family home to study at South Orange County School of Arts in Dana Point, California.

She has touredtour the UK and Europe and playplayed festivals including Isle of Wight, Glastonbur­y, Secret Garden Party and Boardmaste­rs. Boardm

In 2017, she joined Embrace Embr on stage at the MilMillenn­iumle Stadium to open forf Coldplay on their A Head Full Of Dreams Tour. KerKe r i added: “I t ’ s unbelievab­leunb to think that human traffickin­g and modern slavery are withwit us today.

“The clothes have a lot of sentimenta­ls value, and it will be tough to see them go, but it’s forf a good cause.

“The sale will be on my InstagramI­nsta and Facebook stories.”stories”

Lizzy Jewell, of the charity, said: “It’s a delight to have Kerri working with Stop the Traffik.

“Her dedication towards stopping human traffickin­g shines through in every conversati­on we have with her. She’s been amazing.”

 ??  ?? FASHIONABL­E Kerri Watt. Right, some of dresses she’s selling
STAR ITEM A glitzy top worn by Kerri
SOLO EFFORT
Kerri on stage
FASHIONABL­E Kerri Watt. Right, some of dresses she’s selling STAR ITEM A glitzy top worn by Kerri SOLO EFFORT Kerri on stage

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