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If you didn't know
already, this week marks the 15th anniversary of the always anticipated Teenage
Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall which includes a star-studded
line up of music and comedy. The week long celebration of the incredible work that
the Teenage Cancer Trust does every day for young people suffering with cancer,
is set to be as impressive as ever with loyal artists like Noel Gallagher,
Sterephonics, Paul Weller and of course Roger Daltry CBE returning to perform
in front of the sold out crowds. The event has become more than a highlight in
Britain's musical calendar with more than 200 artists having graced the
legendary stage since the single night that started the fundraising back in
2000.
The line-up for the week is set to fulfil the expectation of previous years as
charity ambassadors take the stage once again to bring awareness of the Teenage
Cancer Trust and appreciation for the specialist care that they provide. Last night saw Stereophonics with special guests
Gaz Coombes take to the stage with the rest of the schedule as follows:
Tuesday 24th March - An evening of comedy hosted by KEVIN BRIDGES plus very
special guests:
JON RICHARDSON, KERRY GOLDLIMAN, DOC BROWN, FRANKIE BOYLE, NOEL FIELDING
Wednesday 25th March - VAN MORRISON plus very special guests
Thursday 26th March - THE WHO plus very special guest WILKO JOHNSON
Friday 27th March - PAUL WELLER plus very special guest JOHNNY MARR
Saturday 28th March - NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS plus very special
guests FUTURE ISLANDS
Sunday 29th March - FRANK TURNER AND THE SLEEPING SOULS plus very special
guests IDLEWILD
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Tonight is set to be a specific highlight
with the likes of our favourite comedians Noel Fielding, Jon Richardson and
Kevin Bridges taking a break from their hectic tour life to put on an
unforgettable show once again. It will be Noel Fielding's fifth show since
becoming an ambassador in 2009, showing that it is an electric experience not
only for the audience but the performers as well. It's sure to be a night you
can't miss.
The concerts will definitely end on a high note as Frank Turner and the
Sleeping Souls will take the stage to produce an electrifying performance as
usual, one that will have to be savoured as there doesn't seem to be another UK
show lined up as of yet. If his Olympic Games opening ceremony performance is
anything to go by then we are bound to be in for a treat. It makes the shows
even more valuable to the artist's when, like Turner, he experienced the
incredible work at that the Teenage Cancer Trust does in one of their many
specialist units for all the young people, many of whom will be in the audience
enjoying each and every moment.
LEARN MORE ABOUT TEENAGE CANCER TRUST HERE