Hard Rock International's March On Stage series is back with a selection of artists playing Hard Rock Cafés around the UK, with all proceeds benefiting Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy.

Now in its third year, March On Stage will see Ocean Colour Scene and three other artists performing at Hard Rock Cafes in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Manchester.

Ocean Colour Scene, return to play the nation's Hard Rock Cafes after their sell out series of gigs in 2007.

Joining the Brummy rockers on the Hard Rock dates is Fame Academy Star James Fox, former G4 man Jonathan Ansell and singer-song writer Chris Difford, of Squeeze fame.

A Hard Rock spokesperson said: 'It has always been Hard Rock's philosophy to give back to the local communities in which we live and part of our philanthropic commitment as a global company is to increase our charitable activities. Nordoff-Robbins, however has been a long standing partner of Hard Rock's and we are delighted to have the opportunity to host these fantastic shows for the second year. We hope this relationship continues for many years and are looking forward to this years March on Stage.'


Last year Jamelia and Ocean Colour Scene helped Hard Rock raise over £35,000 for Nordoff Robbins in the spirit Hard Rocks commitment to "Love All, Serve All".

Hard Rock will also be raffling off a limited edition March On Stage Epiphone Guitar signed by musical legends such as Paul Weller to further raise money for the charity. There will also be exclusive Hard Rock and Nordoff Robbins pins available to fans at each of the Cafes.

The Hard Rock March On Tour Dates Are As Follows:

MARCH
Sun 02, Cardiff Hard Rock Cafe - James Fox
Tue 04, Edinburgh Hard Rock Cafe - Ocean Colour Scene
Tue 04, London Hard Rock Cafe - Jonathan Ansell
Wed 05,Manchester Hard Rock Cafe - Ocean Colour Scene
Wed 12, Cardiff Hard Rock Cafe - Ocean Colour Scene
Thu 13, London Hard Rock Cafe - Ocean Colour Scene

APRIL
Tue 08, London Hard Rock Cafe - Chris Difford