The annual Teenage Cancer Trust concerts kick off at London’s Royal Albert Hall next week, and right on the eve of the gigs, we have news of an art exhibition taking place at the space.
‘Good Energy’ is running at the iconic venue between today (March 18) and April 9, showing a series of silk screen prints of band photography. Like the concerts, it comes in aid of Teenage Cancer Trusts, with signed prints from the likes of The Cure, The 1975, Nick Cave, Wolf Alice, Bring Me The Horizon, Nia Archives, and many more available for purchase.
This year’s Teenage Cancer Trust concerts begin on March 23 and run each day next week until March 29. It marks the first year with Robert Smith at the helm of curation duties, after Sir Roger Daltrey stepped down from the role he had held since the concert’s began in 2000.
Elbow, Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, my bloody valentine, Garbage, and Wolf Alice will all headline shows at the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts this year.
Which artists have prints on display at the ‘Good Energy’ exhibition?
- The Cure
- The 1975
- Geese
- Fontaines D.C.
- Wolf Alice
- Yungblud
- Nick Cave
- The Kooks
- Nia Archives
- Keane
- Loyle Carner
- Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter
- The Big Moon
- Shame
- The Snuts
- Courteeners
- Bring Me The Horizon
- Skunk Anansie
- Enter Shikari
- Wunderhorse
- Elbow
Each artist has provided signed prints for the exhibition, which attendees will be able to view. They can purchase any prints they like, either on site or online, with proceeds going to Teenage Cancer Trust.
Speaking on his image being used as the title image of the exhibition, Frank Carter said: “The picture was taken in the legendary Royal Albert Hall. I honestly never thought I would have a chance to play such an iconic venue and to play there with the Sex Pistols was a dream come true. Seeing a mosh pit inside such a prestigious venue felt like the definition of Good Punk Energy and before I had time to reconsider I dived in.
“There is so much misery and suffering in the modern world, people want a chance to escape. When the crowd comes with the same energy as the band on stage and everyone moves as one… that’s where the best energy is born and it moves everyone present. It’s a gift to be part of that and is the reason why we do what we do.”
‘Good Energy’ runs at the Royal Albert Hall from March 18 to April 9. You can view and purchase in person, or pick them up online, with proceeds going towards Teenage Cancer Trust.