Line-up announced... and it's a corker!
Friday 22 February 2008
Marking its eighth year, the biggest names in rock music and comedy are coming together for The Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs at the Royal Albert Hall in April.
These gigs are one of the most eagerly anticipated dates in the music calendar, each year selling out in record time and raising vital funds for Teenage Cancer Trust.
The gigs begin with a night of comedy on Wednesday, hosted by TCT (Teenage Cancer Trust) regular Noel Fielding and joined by special comedy guests.
Then Thursday night see's the return of the legendary ‘Mod-Father’ Paul Weller, joined by Ocean Colour Scene’s Steve Cradock and hotly-tipped soul singer, Duffy.
Friday is a not-to be missed show by the mighty Fratellis, and the finale to this year’s series of concerts will be headlined by one of Britain’s most ambitious live acts and Brit nominated Muse.
The TCT gigs were the brainchild of The Who’s Roger Daltrey CBE, patron of Teenage Cancer Trust, who has once again persuaded the best of British talent available across rock, pop and comedy to give up their time to raise money for this unique charity.
Announcing this year’s line-up, Roger Daltrey said: “These shows, now in their eighth year, continue to help Teenage Cancer Trust raise essential funds to build specialist teenage cancer units within the NHS.
"The UK is a world leader in providing this support for teenagers with cancer and in 2008, the charity will open five new units and will start building work on a further two. This means that many more teenagers with cancer will have access to one of our units and will get the support they need to fight this disease."
The Line-Up
Wednesday 9 April 2008
An evening of comedy hosted by Noel Fielding plus guests
Tickets priced £19.50 - £60
Thursday 10 April 2008
A special acoustic performance by Paul Weller and Steve Cradock with special guest Duffy
Tickets priced £19.50 - £70
Friday 11 April 2008
The Fratellis plus guests
Tickets priced £19.50 - £46
Saturday 12 April 2008
Muse plus guests
Tickets priced £19.50 - £70
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THE TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
Each day in the UK, six teenagers will be diagnosed with cancer – that is over 2,200 diagnoses per year. TCT funds specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals, providing an environment where teenagers can get on with being teenagers, a positive environment expected to improve survival rates and ensure a better future for patients and their families.
In 2008, the charity will open 5 new units (in Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff, Glasgow and Southampton) and will start building work on a further 2 (in Birmingham and Cambridge). More units are needed to ensure every single young person with cancer has access to one. Over the past seven years these shows have directly led to the development of three major Teenage Cancer Trust units across the country as well as much awareness for this neglected group of young people.
Roger Daltrey has worked tirelessly year on year to secure the best line-up. Previous music acts include The Who, Oasis, Coldplay, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, Eric Clapton, The Cure, Madness, The Stereophonics, Keane, Razorlight, Franz Ferdinand, Jools Holland, Tom Jones, Noel Gallagher, Kasabian and Kaiser Chiefs. In addition to music’s biggest stars, TCT shows have played host to the cream of British comedy, including Ricky Gervais, Peter Kay, Little Britain, Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg, Russell Brand and Noel Fielding.
Dr Adrian Whiteson OBE, Chairman of Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “We are indebted to Roger Daltrey CBE for the work he continues to do for Teenage Cancer Trust. It is his determination which has helped TCT to reach many more young people with cancer and to raise awareness of this often-neglected group. As in previous years, funds raised from these shows will go towards creating Teenage Cancer Trust units and related services around the country.”
David Elliott, Chief Executive of the Royal Albert Hall commented, "The Royal Albert Hall is delighted to once again host the Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts. This week is one of the highlights of our programme each year and we are thrilled to see such a fantastic line-up of artists in support of such a worthwhile cause."