Overview
Teenage Cancer Trust today announces an exclusive line-up of music and comedy to launch its ninth year of gigs at the Royal Albert Hall. The charity's annual shows at one of London's most iconic venues are some of the most eagerly anticipated dates in the music calendar.
The 2009 shows kick-off on Tuesday with an evening featuring critically acclaimed artists. Mercury prize winning Antony & The Johnsons, hot off the heels of celebrated album "The Crying Light", will be joined by Brits Critics choice winners Florence and the Machine
The Stereophonics will take to the stage on Thursday night. Lead singer Kelly Jones has been an inspirational supporter of Teenage Cancer Trust since he joined The Who onstage to perform a storming version of "Substitute" at the very first Teenage Cancer Trust gig back in 2000.
On Friday, one of Britain's hottest bands, Kasabian, will perform their first London show since recording their hotly tipped new album due for release in June. Kasabian will return to the Royal Albert Hall to perform for the second time for Teenage Cancer Trust.
To bring the week of gigs to a close, comedy duo Mathew Horne and James Corden from Bafta winning sitcom, Gavin and Stacey, will host an Evening of Comedy. Hot property, Horne and Corden, are due to present the Brits later this month and launch their much anticipated new sketch show due to be aired on BBC3. This exclusive show for Teenage Cancer Trust will be one of the first live performances following the airing of the new series.
The brainchild of The Who's, Roger Daltrey CBE, the renowned gigs raise money to help the charity provide the best possible care and support for young people with cancer.
Ticketing information is as follows:
• Tuesday 24 March 2009: Antony and the Johnsons with Florence and the Machine
• Thursday 26 March 2009: Stereophonics plus special guests
• Friday 27 March 2009: Kasabian plus special guests
• Sunday 29 March 2009: An evening of comedy hosted by Mathew Horne and James Corden
More acts to be announced – check www.teenagecancertrust.org for details.
Tickets onsale Friday 13th February at 10am.
Tickets are available from the following outlets:
• Teenage Cancer Trust: www.teenagecancertrust.org 0871 231 0836
• The Royal Albert Hall: www.royalalberthall.com 0845 401 5030
• Gigs and Tours – www.gigsandtours.com
• Q The Music – www.qthemusic.com
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