Russell Brand, Noel Gallagher to open talent bar

Actor Russell Brand and singer Noel Gallagher are planning to open a talent bar in north London to showcase the skills of upcoming musicians.

The duo want to give upcoming artists the opportunity to showcase their skills in a new private members spot in north London.

"The plan is to start a private members forum that will attract young professionals and upcoming artists to show off their talents. It was Russell's idea but Noel is fully behind it," dailystar.co.uk quoted a source as saying.

Brand and Gallagher have been friends for years with former even delivering a speech at the latter's wedding to Sarah McDonald in 2011.