The Who’s Daltrey to quit Teenage Cancer Trust gigs
ROGER DALTREY, the curator of the Teenage Cancer Trust gigs, has revealed he will be stepping down after this year’s concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.
It comes as this year’s line-up is announced, with bands including Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and the Chemical Brothers billed to perform.
The Who star Daltrey, 79, has driven every show since his band kickstarted the Teenage Cancer Trust concert series back in 2000.
This year the charity’s annual event, taking place from March 18 to 24, will celebrate the work of its founder and curator, who will continue as an honorary patron of the charity.
Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) says that from 2025 it will be working with a series of guest curators to take the music shows forward.
Daltrey said: “The £32 million raised from these concerts has been the foundation for the 28 specialised units within the NHS, as well as specialist nurses and youth workers to be there for a young person when cancer has turned their world upside down.” This year’s events will kickstart on March 18 with music from Daltrey and The Who, who will perform alongside an orchestra and special guests, 80s new wave band Squeeze.
An evening of comedy will follow on March 19, with a line-up that is yet to be announced, before The Who return for another performance alongside Squeeze on March 20.
On March 21, former Oasis star Noel Gallagher will perform with his band and special guests, rock outfit Blossoms. Gallagher, 56, said: “The TCT continue to make a real difference to teenagers in what undoubtedly must be the most challenging years of their lives. Having performed at the very first event back in 2000, it is a charity very close to my heart. Twenty-four years and counting is a triumph in itself. NGHFB will be there en masse. Together we will make the night unique. I’d buy a ticket if I were you.”
On March 22, Scottish group Young Fathers will perform alongside some special guests who have not yet been announced. On March 23 electronic duo the Chemical Brothers will take to the stage before the celebrations culminate in one final concert called Ovation, taking place on March 24.