Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall
The essential concert series returns for 2025
Incredible gigs raising funds for young people with cancer
Announced Today:
GK Barry presents: James and Clair of
The Buckleys podcast
Full comedy lineup
Micky Flanagan hosts
Scott Bennett
Finlay Christie
Romesh Ranganathan
Katherine Ryan
Jack Skipper
Josh Widdicombe
The Corrs announce special guests
Dea Matrona
Tickets go on sale now at www.teenagecancertrust.org/gigs
TikToker and podcaster GK Barry has today announced her Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall headline show will feature James and Clair from The Buckleys, and a full lineup is announced for Micky Flanagan’s comedy night, featuring Scott Bennett, Finlay Christie, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan, Jack Skipper and Josh Widdicombe.
The Buckleys join GK Barry’s previously announced guests Melvin Odoom and Reverend Richard Coles, with whom she became close friends while in the jungle on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!. Tickets for the show are on sale now.
Also announced today is that The Corrs will welcome special guests Dea Matrona for their headline show on Friday 28 March.
Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall runs from 24-30 March with the other headliners comprising The Who, James Arthur and Frank Carter and Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols.
GK Barry’s headline night will take place on Saturday 29 March and tickets are on sale now. The star, known for her comedic and relatable persona and the hit podcast Saving Grace, has attracted a huge fan base among young people, including 4 million followers on TikTok.
James (of The Inbetweeners fame) and Clair Buckley are a one-of-a-kind duo who will bring a mix of humour, everyday life, and absurdity to the hallowed venue. The couple last year launched the podcast The Buckleys, which followed their hit vlog At Home With The Buckleys, which has seen them document their relationship for over 3 years and gain over a million social followers in the process. James and Clair have shared everything from family road trips and home DIY updates to off-the-cuff duets accompanied by James on guitar and drunken kitchen chats after a night out. The couple previously hosted In Sickness And In Health, their debut podcast which focussed on marital life and gained over 5 million downloads securing the No.1 spot in Apple podcast’s Comedy Charts. James and Clair will share their latest gripes, unique perspectives and hilarious observations on life, as well as providing reassuringly funny – but not always sensible – advice on a whole host of topics.
The Buckleys said: “We’re truly honoured to be a part of Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall! The work they do is nothing short of incredible, and these legendary concerts raise vital awareness and funds. A huge thank you to GKBarry for the invitation—we’re excited for a brilliant night ahead and can’t wait to share some laughs with you all!”
Micky Flanagan leads the legendary night of comedy on Tuesday 25 March. A self-described “working-class boy done good”, Micky has risen to be one of the biggest names in UK comedy. “For precision-tooled laughs he’s still (out) out there on his own,” wrote the Standard of his 2023 return show, If We Ever Needed It.
Micky says: “This is an incredibly important charity, a huge thank you to everyone involved, so let’s all go Out … to help Teenage Cancer Trust!”
Scott Bennett has a busy year ahead, not only continuing his regular BBC radio work with the likes of The News Quiz, but also taking two shows, Stuff and Blood Sugar Baby, on the road. After starting comedy in late 2009, Scott is a stand-up comedian and writer whose star is most definitely on the rise. His last two shows, Leap Year and Relax, were nominated for ‘Best Show’ at the Leicester Comedy Festival and has been named by Chortle as One To Watch for 2018 and 19. He has supported the likes of Rob Brydon and John Bishop, and written for Jason Manford and Chris Ramsey.
At 19, Finlay Christie became one of the youngest ever winners of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny competition. Three years later, his debut Edinburgh show, OK Zoomer, was nominated for NextUp’s Best Show award. His material, based around his experience as a Gen Z, led Chortle to describe him as “the voice of his generation”. His 2024 Fringe show, I Deserve This, won the Entertainment Now WoW award and was nominated for the ISH Best Show award. His YouTube channel has over 450k subscribers, and his TV appearances include 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and The Stand-Up Sketch Show.
Romesh Ranganathan is a multi award-winning comedian, known for hosting The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, the BAFTA-winning Rob & Romesh Vs…, A League of Their Own, Parents Evening and The Weakest Link. In 2024, he took over as host of BBC Radio 2’s Saturday 10am–1pm show. He hosts For The Love of Hip Hop on BBC Sounds and Radio 2, which won the 2023 Radio Academy ARIA Gold Award for Best Specialist Music Show, as well as co-hosting the popular podcast Wolf & Owl with Tom Davis. 2024 saw Romesh embarking on his largest tour yet, taking Hustle around the world, with his UK shows raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust and CALM. Romesh became Teenage Cancer Trust’s first Comedy Icon in 2023 after supporting the charity for many years and he continues to tirelessly campaign for young people with cancer. In April he is running the London Marathon for Teenage Cancer Trust.
Award-winning comedian, writer, presenter and actor Katherine Ryan is a powerhouse. She can be seen in Channel 4’s Joe & Katherine’s Bargain Holidays, UKTV’s Parental Guidance, Amazon Prime’s Backstage with Katherine Ryan, BBC Two’s All That Glitters, Sky’s Romantic Getaway, Netflix’s The Duchess and Sky’s A League of Their Own: Lionesses Special, as well as her smash hit standup specials In Trouble, Glitter Room & Missus. Katherine is a regular on our screens, with multiple appearances on Cats Does Countdown, Celebrity Gogglebox, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, A League Of Their Own and Live At The Apollo to name just a few. She hosts the chart-topping podcast Telling Everybody Everything. She is currently on tour with her new standup show, Battleaxe.
South London’s Jack Skipper has recently gone from a carpet fitter with no qualifications, to becoming an internet sensation and full-time comedian with no qualifications. His ‘everyday guy’ persona has gained over 16 million likes on TikTok alone and 360,000 followers on Instagram.
Jack was a runner-up in the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? New Comedian of the Year competition in 2022. He recently starred in the Stand Up Sketch Show on ITV2, soon to be on Comedy Central Live and has been supporting Michael McIntyre and Russell Kane on tour. His debut stand-up show, Skint, was nominated for the Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 after a sell-out run at the Pleasance.
“Ace observationalist” (The Guardian) Josh Widdicombe is a household name. He’s starred in more than 30 series of the multi award-winning Channel 4 show The Last Leg, as team captain on Sky Max’s new show Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and alongside Nish Kumar on Hold The Front Page. Josh has had multiple appearances on Hypothetical, QI, Live At The Apollo, A League Of Their Own, Have I Got News For You and Taskmaster, and has performed at the Royal Albert Hall for The Royal Variety Performance. Josh co-hosts Parenting Hell podcast with Rob Beckett. He will be returning to the road with his brand-new show, Not My Cup Of Tea.
On Friday March 28, The Corrs will be joined by special guests Dea Matrona. School friends Mollie McGinn and Orlaith Forsythe spent their early years as a band cutting their teeth busking on the streets of Belfast. They have since played festivals including Reading and Leeds, and 2024’s debut album, For Your Sins, features hard hitting riffs, melody and style. It brings an intoxicating blend of indie pop and rock, influenced by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, HAIM, The White Stripes and Arctic Monkeys. Silent Radio described it as “a quintessential album which spans multi genres and masters them all without a glitch”.
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support for young people with cancer.
Cancer kills more teenagers and young adults in the UK than any other disease. And for those who survive, going through it without the right support can be devastating – physically and emotionally. Every day, more than seven young people aged 13-24 hear the words “you have cancer”. By 2030 that number will be closer to 10.
There’s never been a worse time to receive that news, with healthcare services under enormous pressure. Money from these iconic gigs at the Royal Albert Hall means Teenage Cancer Trust can fund specialist nurses and youth workers to be there for a young person when cancer has turned their world upside down. Cancer rates in young people in the UK have gone up by a quarter since the early 1990s. And by 2030, it’s projected that the number of young people living with a cancer diagnosis will be 65% higher.
Since 2000, over £34 million has been raised by Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, and that money has helped fund specialist nurses, hospital units and support services right across the UK that help get young people through some unimaginably hard times.
As ever, the Ultimate Backstage Experience will be run for young people from across the country, who are being supported by Teenage Cancer Trust. Every day, these groups will visit the Royal Albert Hall to enjoy an unforgettable experience. From the moment they arrive, they’ll enjoy access and opportunities that money can’t buy, before taking their place in some of the best seats in the house to watch the shows in style.
Kate Collins, Chief Executive of Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “We are delighted that some of the biggest names from across the music, and entertainment industry are performing at this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at the Royal Albert Hall. We couldn’t be more grateful for their commitment to raising vital funds for young people with cancer.
“These concerts, brainchild of – and driven by – the legendary Roger Daltrey since 2000, have raised a phenomenal £34 million to fund Teenage Cancer Trust’s work across the UK – making our specialist support possible across the UK so that young people with cancer get the expert, individual care and support they need at this unique and critical stage of their lives.
“These gigs would not exist without Roger, who remains a tireless Honorary Patron for the charity and is unstoppable in his support for young people with cancer.
“Teenage Cancer Trust exists because cancer care wasn’t made for young people. Without us, a young person diagnosed with cancer today would find themselves lumped together with small children or much older adults. It’s only thanks to our supporters that we can continue to be there for every young person who needs us.
“We’re deeply thankful to everyone who is involved in making these concerts possible—from the artists and the teams to the people who buy tickets to the shows.
“This year’s line-up will be an incredible week of live music and comedy that you won’t want to miss. We’re very excited to welcome GK Barry as our newest Teenage Cancer Trust ambassador and we can’t wait to see her headlining the Saturday night gigs.”
Jamie Johnson, Head of Music and Entertainment at Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “I see firsthand the incredible impact the music and entertainment industry can make when it rallies behind a cause. The Royal Albert Hall shows are a cornerstone of our charity’s work, and their success is only possible thanks to the unwavering support of artists, managers, agents, promoters, crew, and our generous audiences.
“To date, these concerts have raised millions to funding specialist care and transform the experience of cancer for young people at a critical time in their lives. But the need has never been greater. The support of the music and entertainment industry remains vital to ensuring we can continue this life-changing work.
“This year we are delighted to welcome GK Barry as a Teenage Cancer Trust ambassador and to see her headlining the Saturday night slot at the gigs this year.
“GK Barry understands the highs and lows of what it’s like to be a young person today, and how difficult that can sometimes be even without the additional challenge of cancer to deal with.
“We’ve never had anyone like GK Barry performing at the gigs before. Content creators play a huge part in today’s entertainment world and we hope that by embracing this new genre, we can reach another new type of audience, which will help us to raise even more funds and awareness of cancer in young people.”
The shows are also proudly supported by American Airlines, Metro, Absolute Radio, S.J.M. Concerts, Twickets, and the Royal Albert Hall.
Aldi, which has partnered with Teenage Cancer Trust since 2017, and raised over £11 million for the charity to date is the headline sponsor for this year’s Royal Albert Hall series. Domino’s, which has partnered with Teenage Cancer Trust for ten years and has raised £8 million for the charity, is the official sponsor of the Ultimate Backstage Experience.
GK Barry and Teenage Cancer Trust
As an ambassador for the charity, Grace will be collaborating with Teenage Cancer Trust to raise awareness and money to ensure that young people with cancer receive the very best care and support during treatment and beyond, making sure cancer doesn’t stop them living their lives.
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity providing specialised nursing care and support for young people with cancer. The charity supports anyone diagnosed with cancer aged 13-24, and their loved ones too.
The charity exists because cancer care wasn’t made for young people. Without Teenage Cancer Trust, a young person diagnosed with cancer today would find themselves on a ward with babies and small children if they are under the age of 18, or on wards with much older adults and the elderly.
You only get one chance at being young, and those years will shape the person you become. The charity ensures that young people with cancer get the sensitive, individual care and support they need at this unique and critical life stage. GK Barry, who has spent time learning about Teenage Cancer Trust and the work they do, has 4 million followers on TikTok, 1.3 million followers on Instagram and a chart-topping podcast called Saving Grace. Celebrity guests on the podcast range from TV presenter Alison Hammond, comedian Alan Carr, her I’m a Celebrity co-stars Tulisa Contostavlos and Reverend Richard Coles, and fellow content creators Behzinga aka Ethan Payne who is a Teenage Cancer Trust Icon, and Faith Kelly.
Fresh out of appearing on the latest series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in December, GK Barry took her podcast to London’s OVO Arena Wembley as part of her Saving Grace XXX-Mas Show. From September 2025 she’ll be appearing at venues across the UK as part of her Jungle Fever Tour.
During her busy schedule, GK Barry has already dedicated her time to get involved with Teenage Cancer Trust, including holding a no-hold-barred Q&A with their staff and young people who have been supported by the charity, hanging out with members of the charity’s Youth Advisory Group who help shape future services for the next generation, and inviting a group of young people to see her podcast being recorded.
Royal Albert Hall Show Dates:
Monday, March 24: Frank Carter and Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols plus special guests Kid Kapichi and The Molotovs
Tuesday, March 25: A night of comedy hosted by Micky Flanagan featuring Scott Bennett, Finlay Christie, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan, Jack Skipper and Josh Widdicombe
Wednesday, March 26: James Arthur plus special guests Venus Grrrls
Thursday, March 27: The Who plus special guests Level 42
Friday, March 28: The Corrs plus special guests Dea Matrona
Saturday, March 29: GK Barry Live! With very special guests The Buckleys + in the Jungle with Rev Richard Coles, Melvin Odoom
Sunday, March 30: The Who plus special guests Level 42
Tickets:
Tickets are on sale now.
For line-up and ticketing information please visit:
www.gigsandtours.com
www.ticketmaster.co.uk
www.royalalberthall.com
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