Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall
in association with Aldi
Hits its 100th Show In 2017
PET SHOP BOYS WITH JOHNNY MARR AND THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC CONCERT ORCHESTRA
OLLY MURS
PAUL WELLER
THE WHO PLAY TOMMY - SOLD OUT
AN EVENING OF COMEDY HOSTED BY ROMESH RANGANATHAN
March 27th – April 2nd 2017
Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall returns for the event’s 17th
Year and is set to be another special one. We welcome one of Britain’s biggest popstars, Olly Murs for the first time (March 27th), Modfather and valued Teenage Cancer Trust supporter Paul Weller returns (March 31st) and the brilliant Pet Shop Boys (April 2nd) with guitar legend Johnny Marr and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra complete the line up of British music legends.
Teenage Cancer Trust’s legendary comedy nights continue this year with some of Britain’s best-loved comedians – hosted by Romesh Ranganathan, with guests Jo Brand and Kevin Bridges, plus more big names to be announced (March 29th).
Since 2000, over 225 bands and artists have played Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall, raising over £24 million. Those incredible shows have played a vital role in helping the charity to provide 28 specialist cancer units and over 60 nursing and support staff in NHS hospitals across the UK, making an incredible difference to young people diagnosed with cancer around the country.
And this year, the 100th show will be played, adding to an extraordinary legacy that has seen unique, once in a lifetime performances like Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn sharing a stage in 2013, Sir Paul McCartney in 2012, plus everyone from Muse to The Cure, Tinie Tempah, Florence + The Machine, Ed Sheeran, Kasabian, Stereophonics, Paul Weller, Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, Sir Tom Jones and many more. And, of course, some of the greatest concerts of the past 20 years from The Who.
Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall was conceived and curated by the charity’s Honorary Patron Roger Daltrey CBE, the legendary frontman of The Who. The band have already announced a special performance of their classic Rock Opera on two nights (March 30th and April 1st). The first of which will be the 100th Show – a fitting celebration and the first full band performance of Tommy since 1989.
“The Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall are now full fledged teenagers as next year marks our 17th anniversary," says Roger Daltrey, "Yet again we have a really varied line up starting with Olly Murs who is fresh from his fourth number one album and will be embarking on an arena tour before he reaches us.
"I'm very happy to say that the Pet Shop Boys will be bringing their incredible show with Johnny Marr and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra to the Royal Albert Hall, they have only ever played there before as part of The Proms, so it will be one not to be missed.
“I am proud to welcome back my good friend Paul Weller, Paul has supported the Teenage Cancer Trust since the very first Albert Hall shows. He’s been involved in so many memorably moments from duetting with my bandmate Pete on So Sad About Us in 2000, through to playing drums for Damon Albarn and Noel Gallagher when they performed together, thank you Paul for everything that you’ve done and continue to do.
"There’s also a band called The Who, playing for two nights doing some songs from a thing called Tommy, I hear they’re pretty good! All of these incredible musical moments are made even more special by the wonderful young people I have met over the past 17 years. They are young people first – cancer patients second. Their positivity and lust for life is such an inspiration to all of us who work with them and with the public’s help we aim to keep Teenage Cancer Trust leading the world in cancer care for these teenagers."
Pet Shop Boys are one of the most successful duos in music history - a fact listed in 1998’s The Guinness Book of Records no less and backed up by some incredible figures; the 3-time Brit Award winners and six-time Grammy nominees have sold more than 50 million records worldwide and achieved 22 Top 10 hits in the UK. Keyboardist Chris Lowe and vocalist Neil Tennant’s smart and utterly danceable synth pop has led to a West End musical, the London Olympics closing ceremony performance and three Ivor Novello Awards. More acclaim followed the release of their 13th album ‘Super’ earlier this year, which they celebrated with a four-night residency at the Royal Opera House in London.
"This will be a very special night for us, performing with Johnny Marr and the Royal Philharmonic," reveal Neil and Chris, "We have often combined electronics with orchestrations on our records and now we’re going to do this in concert. Johnny has played on many of our albums and it will be a real thrill to have him on stage with us. The Teenage Cancer Trust is a wonderful organisation and we are delighted to be able to take part in this annual series of concerts which helps to fund their essential work.”
The incredible Olly Murs has scored 4 UK Number 1 singles and recently achieved his 4th UK Number 1 album with ‘24 HRS’, ousting Robbie Williams from the top slot. He has sold 10 million records and co-presented the X Factor with Caroline Flack, the show that shot him to fame in 2009. Playing his first Teenage Cancer Trust show, a night with Olly is guaranteed entertainment from one of modern pop’s masters.
National treasure and "Mod-father" Paul Weller has progressed from The Jam, to “The Changingman” solo success, a frontrunner of the 1990’s Britpop movement and winner of four Brit Awards, including the 2006 Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, Described by the BBC as “one of the most revered music writers and performers of the past 30 years,” Paul released his 12th studio album ‘Saturns Pattern’, last year which reached number two on the UK Albums Chart. From duetting with Pete Townshend at the very first Royal Albert Hall show in 2000, to playing drums for Damon Albarn and Noel Gallagher in 2013, to his own shows, Paul has given so much to the charity.
"It’s important to support the continuously incredible work that Teenage Cancer Trust does," says Paul, "It's an honour to be able to perform for them and hopefully help raise money for teenagers when they need it the most."
This year’s shows are generously supported by headline sponsors Aldi and associate sponsors American Airlines.
Further incredible support is provided by media partners Absolute Radio, Metro and NME.
TEENAGE CANCER TRUST AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL IN ASSOCIATION WITH ALDI
Monday 27 March: Olly Murs
Wednesday 29 March: An evening of comedy hosted by Romesh Ranganathan - with special guests Jo Brand and Kevin Bridges, plus more names to be announced
Thursday 30 March: *100th Show* - The Who Play Tommy
Friday 31 March: Paul Weller
Saturday 1 April: The Who Play Tommy
Sunday 2 April: Pet Shop Boys with Johnny Marr and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 2nd December from:
gigsandtours.com 0844 811 0051
Teenagecancertrust.org,
@teenagecancer
#teenagecancergigs
Notes to Editors:
About Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust makes sure the seven young people aged 13 to 24 diagnosed with cancer every day don’t face it alone. They help young people and their families deal with the many ways cancer affects up your body, mind and life. The charity works in partnership with the NHS, providing expert staff and specialist units in Principal Treatment Centres for cancer, and bring young people together so they can support each other.
Teenage cancer Trust also give presentations in schools so young people understand more about cancer and go to the doctors earlier. And they help medical professionals and politicians understand why young people with cancer need specific support.
Almost half of young people with cancer are not treated in Teenage Cancer Trust units. Instead they are treated in hospitals where there isn’t the same level of expertise, and they might never meet another young person with cancer. This is a scary and lonely experience. This must change. So Teenage Cancer Trust are building a wider Nursing & Support Service within the NHS to help all young people, wherever they receive treatment. To make this happen, they need to raise more than £20 million every year by 2020.
Teenage Cancer Trust relies on donations to fund our vital work. Find out more, get involved or make a donation at www.teenagecancertrust.org.
Teenage Cancer Trust is a registered charity: 1062559 (England & Wales), SC039757 (Scotland).