Russell Brand, Noel Gallagher to open talent bar

London: 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 wants 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.