Four of the UK’s most exciting digital creators are stepping way outside their comfort zones to form a new band for Red Nose Day, with the group set to perform live on Comic Relief: Funny For Money, airing from 7pm on Friday 20 March
on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, in what will be the biggest and most high-stakes performance of their lives.
Ayamé, Sarel, Specs Gonzalez and Victor Kunda are swapping ring lights for stage lights, as they join forces to take on a challenge that promises high notes, low notes, missed notes, and plenty of laugh out loud moments. Their journey to becoming a band will
be followed in a Comic
Relief YouTube series and will culminate in a one night only live performance in front of millions.
Formed just four weeks ahead of Red Nose Day, the group now have only two weeks left to learn their song choice, rehearse choreography, master the track and find their feet as a real performing band – all in a race against time before the big night. It’s a
high‑pressure challenge made tougher by a hot, vocally demanding track. The Comic Relief YouTube series will follow every rehearsal, setback and breakthrough along the way, with more than a few moments where they wonder if they’ve bitten off more than they
can sing. With surprise cameo guests dropping by to lend a hand (or possibly judge harshly), the series promises big laughs, big learning curves and even bigger bravery.
The line-up includes:
Ayamé, a comedian, presenter and podcaster, known for her viral reaction skits and sharp, deadpan humour across fashion, lifestyle and pop‑culture content.
Sarel brings the quick‑fire commentary behind viral Love Island debriefs and a fast‑rising career as a presenter, podcaster and actor.
Specs Gonzalez is the quick‑witted cross‑platform presenter, host of the No Rules Show and MOBO Best Media Personality winner.
Victor Kunda, named by British Vogue as ‘fashion’s favourite TikTok star’, is a creator‑presenter with a growing global profile thanks to his deadpan comedy sketches, fashion‑forward front row moments and standout appearances across brand campaigns and major
red carpets.
Ayamé said: “I won’t lie. I have crippling stage fright and I feel a bit sick about the whole thing. But when I found out who I’d be performing with, I thought: this is either going to be fantastic or absolutely chaotic. It’s going to be immediately
obvious who the lead is … it’s me. If Beyoncé’s a 10, I’ll give myself an 8.5. I’m hoping to survive the nerves, so please donate! This is really an incredible cause and well worth us all stepping out of our comfort zone.”
Sarel said: “I’m nervous, but also genuinely excited, it feels like I’m about to become a pop star. One thing about me is when I commit, I commit. I’m very competitive with myself, so the bar is HIGH! We’re raising money for a good cause, which is really
all that matters, but we are also on live TV!! So messing up isn’t an option! I definitely feel the pressure and I want to make sure I don’t mess it up for the group. We’d love for you to please support and get behind us on this rollercoaster.”
Specs Gonzalez said: “This is my moment, I used to be a Dance teacher… teaching the cha-cha slide to year fives and sixes… But performing in front of parents and on National TV are two different things. I’m SCARED, but my kids will be watching, and
I need to make them proud. I’ve actually never sung before; I’ve only ever rapped, and there’s a big difference. So, if in the next two weeks I can somehow work on my vocal cord and end up singing in this group? Oh my God. Please help get behind us and donate
for a good cause; if not, only to see if I make it.”
Victor Kunda said: “I have a background in performing arts, so I’m hoping that I’ll feel at home on stage… eventually! I’m feeling beyond rusty right now but I’m no stranger to letting the musical theatre energy take over so I’m hoping that on the night
there’ll be a good balance of actual musical ability and inner rock star energy – I know it’s right there waiting once I’ve shaken off these nerves! At the end of the day, it’s about raising money for an incredible cause while living out our dreams of being
pop stars for the day. I really am nervous but hopefully we can get through it with our heads held high!!! We’d love as many people as possible to get behind us and donate to Comic Relief”
Samir Patel, CEO of Comic Relief said: “This year, Red Nose Day is all about the joy of not taking ourselves too seriously, and nobody embodies that better than our Creator Band. Watching four hugely talented creators throw themselves into something
totally new, completely out of their comfort zone, is exactly the kind of self-deprecating spirit we love. But behind the laughs is a serious purpose: raising lifechanging money so people can access the essentials we all need – food, shelter, safety and support.
We’re so excited for everyone to follow their journey, have a laugh, and get involved this Red Nose Day.”
Red Nose Day returns on Friday 20 March. And while our Creator Band may be finding their feet on stage, the campaign is tapping into something Brits have mastered for generations, having a laugh at their own expense. This year is all about embracing that classic
self‑deprecating humour to bring people together, raise smiles and raise life‑changing money so people can access the essentials they need to survive: food, shelter and safety.
For every right note, wrong note and heroic key change, fans can tune in and sing along from the sidelines. Episodes will be released on 8 March and 15 March, with a third episode to follow after the Red Nose Day performance: watch the journey here:
https://www.youtube.com/@comicrelief
