Charlie Simpson has signed up for the Jägermeister Ice Cold Gig challenge, where he will perform an outdoor solo set in the coldest inhabited place on earth- Oymyakom, Siberia. The world record attempt is due to take place on November 24th, and Charlie wants to use the opportunity to raise money for a charity close to his heart, Cancer Research UK.

Charlie says: "The Jägermeister Ice Cold Gig is by far one of the biggest challenges of my career, but I’m really excited to get out there and see a part of our planet that very few people will ever get to visit."

Tom Carson, Jägermeister UK music manager, added: “This is certainly the most extreme music event we’ve ever organised. We’ve worked with Charlie for a few years now and we’re delighted that he has taken up our challenge to play the world’s coldest gig."

To stay up to date with news on the trip visit www.charliesimpsonmusic.com or follow Charlie on Twitter @Charliesimo