Garbage day: Shirley Manson to curate Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall concerts in 2027
Shirley Manson has been announced as the curator for the Teenage Cancer Trust concert series at the Royal Albert Hall in 2027.
The Garbage singer is set to take over the reins from The Cure’s Robert Smith, who this year curated the series for the charity’s annual concerts. His line-up included huge names such as Mogwai, My Bloody Valentine, Wolf Alice, and Manson’s very own band, Garbage.
As such, revealing the news on April 28th that she is set to take over the helm of the series next year, Manson said in a statement: “To follow in the footsteps of the great Sir Roger Daltrey and most beloved Robert Smith by being invited to curate next year’s run of TCT shows is one of the greatest honours that has ever been bestowed upon me.”
She continued: “I consider it an immense privilege to continue helping raise funds and awareness for our all too often forgotten teenagers in the UK who are living with cancer and the struggle that this entails.”
Manson signed off her comments by adding: “I hope to curate a fine week of entertainment, calling upon some of my favourite artists to join the cause. I am so looking forward to seeing it all come together at the Royal Albert Hall next year and I hope to see you there.”
In signing off from his duties and echoing the excitement, The Cure frontman Smith said: “Garbage were one of the highlights of a stellar week, and I am very sure Shirley, with her great energy, commitment and values, will do a fantastic job in 2027.”
Next year’s concert series is set to be a landmark moment for the Teenage Cancer Trust after lead patron Daltrey first set up the event, as it will be celebrating its 25th year of shows.
Although the full line-up will not be revealed until closer to the time, Manson is surely set to curate a huge bill of music legends, both old and new. However, before then, she has a busy summer ahead with Garbage in the UK.
They are set to perform dates in London, Catton Hall, Halifax, Delmere, Margate, Scarborough, Cardiff, Southampton, and Belfast, as well as a special homecoming show taking place at Edinburgh Castle on July 11th.
The Teenage Cancer Trust concert series at the Royal Albert Hall, curated by Manson, will take place from March 15th to 21st, 2027.
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