21 November 2009
The UK's round-the-clock entertainment guide
Change My Location: Langley Mill

BBC Children In Need Rocks The Royal Albert Hall:
Gary Barlow + Take That + Paul McCartney + Muse + Leona Lewis + Lily Allen + Dizzee Rascal + Snow Patrol + Dame Shirley Bassey + Paolo Nutini + Mika + Cheryl Cole + Katherine Jenkins + Chris Moyles + Peter Kay + Fearne Cotton + James Corden + Terry Wogan + Surprise Guests!

Ticket Info

This event has passed.

Event Info

Event image
At Royal Albert Hall (RAH), London
Thursday, 12 November 2009

For BBC Children in Need 2009, Gary Barlow and Take That are adding to the magic by inviting an all-star line-up of rock and pop's finest, who in total have amassed over 50 UK number one hits, to take part in BBC Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall.

More Information

Gary Barlow

Gary first found fame as a member of Take That in the '90s, and is generally regarded as the musical talent behind the group, writing 16 hit singles during the '90s and receiving the Ivor Novello Award 5 times. Following the band's split in 1996, Gary went on to enjoy a successful solo career, but is now back with take That following their reformation in 2006.

For more information, see the website

Take That

Take That

The rumours were true: they said it would never happen, but a decade on, Take That, the biggest and best boy band since the 60s are back. The line-up is minus one Robbie Williams, but that doesn't matter. They are still the band who scored four consecutive number one singles and the first act to release eight singles entering the UK chart at Number 1. Since their return the fearsome foursome completed The Ultimate Tour and released the Beautiful World album, and as of 2008 the band boasts The Circus, their fifth studio album to date.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Nov 2005

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Former Beatle and one of the world's greatest pop composers. His work with John Lennon will live on for ever, but he also achieved chart success with Wings, and his solo hit 'Mull Of Kintyre' is one of the biggest selling singles of all time.

For more information, see the website

Muse

Muse

Strong and powerful, atmospheric altrock band with vocalist Matthew Bellamy having graduated with honours from the Thom Yorke Radiohead School of impressive vocal control and range. Not quite comparable with any other band, a huge variety of tastes and styles and with a list of successful records, run of gigs and a dedicated fan base, these guys have won numerous accolades for being one of the greatest live acts on the planet!

For more information, see the website

Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis

Winner of the 2007 X-Factor, whose debut single, A Moment Like This, hit the coveted Christmas Number 1 spot just a week after her win.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Jan 2007

Lily Allen

Lily Allen

For a London girl who kick-started her career on the Internet, Lily Allen is flying higher than ever. With hit singles Smile and Everything's Wonderful under her belt the new princess of pop can do no wrong. Her cheeky songs, down-to-earth lyrics and dramatic sense of fashion have earned her a place at the top of the charts and have seen her climb her way out of Internet-based cultdom, into mainstream critical acclaim.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: May 2006

Dizzee Rascal

Dizzee Rascal

Underground dance master who stunned the UK garage scene with his debut album 'Boy In Da Corner' and single 'I Luv U' in 2003, both of which warped the sound into something dark, disturbing and deliciously innovative. Considered the most popular and influential Grime artist in the world, and also recognised as an innovator with his production style. 2007's 'Maths + English' is a masterpiece and a credit to the genre.

For more information, see the website

Snow Patrol

Snow Patrol

Belfast alt-rockers who've dominated the UK indie rock scene since their breakthrough success with the album Final Straw and the single 'Run' reaching #3 in 2003. From there, Snow Patrol have taken their sound into powerpop territory and even scored a place on the soundtrack to Spiderman 3 with their hit song 'Signal Fire'.

For more information, see the website

Dame Shirley Bassey

Dame Shirley Bassey

One of the world's favourite divas. Probably best known as the singer on many well-known Bond themes (including 'Goldfinger' and 'Diamonds Are Forever'), Shirley has been lending her powerful voice to classic songs since the 1950's. As early as 1977 her status as a major musical figure was recognised (when she won a Britannia Award for Best Female Solo Singer in the Last 50 Years), and with more than a quarter-century of activity since, she is truly a living legend.

For more information, see the website

Paolo Nutini

Paolo Nutini

More than just a youth from Paisley - following a long musical apprenticeship into his 22nd year, earning him a sizeable chunk of industry knowledge, Paolo Nutini is well on his way to becoming the name on everyone's lips thanks to his incredible singing voice. As BBC sessions and huge-scale tours (not to mention being billed alongside Paul Weller, Aretha Franklin and Kid Rock to name but a few) have become part and parcel of Paolo's life and career he looks set to accomplish an exceptional degree of fame and recognition.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Jan 2006

Mika

Mika

Were Queen and ABBA to be caught in a car crash, Mika would be the mutant that crawled out of the wreckage. The Beirut-born star was vocally trained at London's Royal Opera school and developed a fetish for pop hits in his adult years, from there taking it upon himself to become a unique and glorious pop star.

For more information, see the website

Cheryl Cole

One fifth of Girls Aloud and an X Factor judge, Cheryl is now embarking on a solo career.

Katherine Jenkins

Katherine Jenkins

Brought up in Neath, South Wales, by the time Katherine was seven her interest in pop music had been superseded by classical music. She started taking piano lessons and joined her local church choir. Since then, her singing career has gone from strength to strength, and during the 2003 World Cup the 23-year-old rugby fan recorded the Welsh Rugby Team's Official Song, a rousing, spine tingling rendition of 'Bread of Heaven', backed by a 100-piece male voice choir.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Jun 2004

Chris Moyles

Radio 1 DJ.

Peter Kay

Peter Kay

Arguably Britain's most popular comedian of the last five years, Bolton-born Peter Kay is equally well known for both his hilarious stand-up routine and his spoof TV docu-drama 'Phoenix Nights', about a struggling Lancashire nightclub.

For more information, see the website

James Corden

The BAFTA - winning writer & star of Gavin & Stacey, Corden began his career as a dancer in the West End. Soon after, he and Ruth Jones co-starred in 'Fat Friends'. Along with Mathew Horne, Corden has hosted various Big Brother shows including Big Mouth and Celebrity Hijack. His film credits include How To Lose Friends and Alienate People and Lesbian Vampire Killers.

Listed on Ents24.com since: Feb 2009

Terry Wogan

Terry Wogan

Irish BBC Radio2 broadcaster, Terry Wogan, has had a long and illustrious career in TV and radio. Perhaps best known for his amusing commentary for the BBC on the Eurovision Song Contest, Wogan's career began at Radio Telefis Eireann, before getting his big break on BBC Radio1 in the 1960s. He can currently be found presenting the Radio2 Breakfast Show, which boasts an audience of nine million.

For more information, see the website

Loading...

Use of this site is subject to our Terms & Conditions. For information about Ents24's use of cookies, please see our Privacy Policy.
© 1999 - 2009 Ents24.com All Rights Reserved.

Invisible image for statistics