Paul Weller to headline Final Night of Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall
GUESTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE ANNUAL SERIES OF SHOWS
With nearly all shows sold out for 2013’s Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, a seventh and final show has been added for Monday 25th March headlined by longstanding supporter of the charity Paul Weller.
Curated by Noel Gallagher, a stellar line-up for the annual series of shows sees the likes Ryan Adams, Kasabian, Primal Scream, Rizzle Kicks, Labrinth, Russell Brand, Noel Fielding and now Paul Weller take to the stage to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust.
The music and comedy shows are Teenage Cancer Trust’s flagship event. The money raised makes a massive difference to the lives of thousands of young people with cancer across the UK through life changing care and support. As the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting teenagers and young adults with cancer, Teenage Cancer Trust relies on the support of the general public to fund a range of services that aim to improve their quality of life and chances of survival.
Also just announced are some special guests for the shows running from Tuesday 19th to Monday 25th March. Kasabian are joined by newcomers Dark Horses, acclaimed band Palma Violets will support Paul Weller, and lastly Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys will open for Noel Gallagher for a very special show featuring performances from special guests including Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon. Beth Orton as previously announced will support Ryan Adams.
Noel Gallagher, a key supporter of the charity, was asked to get involved in curating the shows by Teenage Cancer Trust patron and frontman of The Who, Roger Daltrey CBE. Roger, currently on tour with The Who in America has been the driving force behind the concerts which have raised over £15million for Teenage Cancer Trust since they began in 2000. This is the first time he has invited anyone else to handpick the incredible line-up.
The past 18 months have seen Noel Gallagher win the NME Godlike Genius Award, Q Icon Award and gain double platinum album. Noel said:“Teenage Cancer Trust do a brilliant job, and I’ve always been more than pleased to lend my support over the years. It’s also now a charity that is very close to the hearts and minds of dozens of acts in the world of music. It’s an honour to have the task of putting together the bills for this year’s series of concerts at The Royal Albert Hall.”
On being asked to headline Paul Weller said:“I’m looking forward to getting on stage for the final night of Teenage Cancer Trust at Royal Albert Hall. I’ve always supported the charity and have seen first-hand how hard they work and what a huge difference it makes to the kids. When Noel asked me to headline I didn’t hesitate.”
Tickets for Paul Weller are priced from £25.00 (plus booking fee) and go onsale Friday 1st February at 9am.
All other shows are near sold out so keep checking the following outlets below for any extra tickets being released:
www.gigsandtours.com 0844 811 0051
www.ticketmaster.co.uk 0844 844 0444
www.royalalberthall.com 0845 401 5030
Full list of Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts and line up below:
March 2013
Tuesday 19
Ryan Adams
plus special guest Beth Orton
Wednesday 20
An evening of comedy with
Russell Brand
Noel Fielding
and very special guests
Thursday 21
Primal Scream
Friday 22
Saturday 23
Kasabian
Plus support from Dark Horses
Noel Gallagher
Special Guests including Damon Albarn & Graham Coxon
Plus guest Gruff Rhys
Sunday 24
Monday 25
Rizzle Kicks
Labrinth
Paul Weller
Plus special guests Palma Violets
This year’s shows are supported by The Body Shop, Ben Sherman, XFM and NME. American Airlines will be providing transatlantic flights for the show’s artists.
For hospitality bookings and information, emailhospitality@teenagecancertrust.org
–About Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for the six young people aged between 13 and 24 diagnosed with cancer every day. We build specialist units within NHS hospitals bringing young people together to be treated by teenage cancer experts in a place designed just for them. We want every young person with cancer to have access to this specialist support, no matter where they live.
Traditionally treated alongside children or elderly patients at the end of their lives, young people can feel extremely isolated during treatment, some never meeting another young person with cancer. Being treated alongside others their own age can make a huge difference to their whole experience.
Teenage Cancer Trust also educates young people and health professionals about cancer to ensure a swift diagnosis and referral to specialist support. Cancer in young people is rare but we want young people to know the common signs and symptoms so they can seek medical advice if they are worried.
We rely solely on donations to fund our vital work. You can help transform the lives of young people with cancer. Visit www..teenagecancertrust.org to find out how.
Teenage Cancer Trust is a registered charity, no. 1062559 (England and Wales) and SCO39757 (Scotland).