TCT ALBERT HALL GIGS 2008
A STELLAR LINE-UP FOR THE 8TH YEAR OF TEENAGE CANCER TRUST GIGS
APRIL 2008
Marking its 8th year, the biggest names in rock music and comedy are coming together for The Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs at the Royal Albert Hall. 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 regular Noel Fielding and joined by special comedy guests. Thursday night will see 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, 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 for the 2008 shows is as follows:
Wednesday 9th April 2008
An evening of comedy hosted by Noel Fielding plus guests
Tickets priced £19.50 - £60
Thursday 10th April 2008
A special acoustic performance by Paul Weller and Steve Cradock with special guest Duffy
Tickets priced £19.50 - £70
Friday 11th April 2008
The Fratellis, Figure 5, plus guests
Tickets priced £19.50 - £46
Saturday 12th April 2008
Muse plus guests
Tickets priced £19.50 - £70
Further acts to be announced. Information will be available here.
Visit TCT's Royal Albert Hall microsite - https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/royal-albert-hall
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."
Tickets are available from the following outlets from 10 am on Friday 22nd February:
Teenage Cancer Trust - http://www.teenagecancertrust.org 0871 230 5586
The Royal Albert Hall - http://www.royalalberthall.com 0845 401 5030
Aloud - http://www.aloud.com 0870 998 8888
Virgin Radio - http://www.virginradio.co.uk 0330 123 1215
A DVD of previously unreleased footage from the concerts to date will be released on 14th April featuring amonst others:-
THE WHO
THE CURE
RAZORLIGHT
PAUL WELLER
NOEL GALLAGHER
KASABIAN
KAISER CHIEFS
