The essential concert series returns for 2025 Incredible gigs raising funds for young people with cancer
Announced Today:
GK Barry to be reunited
on stage with
I’m A Celebrity… buddies Reverend Richard Coles and Melvin Odoom
Saturday 29th March 2025
Tickets on sale now at www.teenagecancertrust.org/gigs
Wednesday 5th March 2025: Superstar TikToker and podcaster GK Barry has today announced her Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall headline show will feature a reunion with her fellow I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! stars Reverend Richard Colesand Melvin Odoom – with more to be announced!
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.
Last year, GK Barry, Teenage Cancer Trust’s latest ambassador, won over millions of fans on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!. Viewers fell in love with the blossoming jungle friendships and Grace will be reuniting with co-stars Reverend Richard Coles and Melvin Odoom for an exclusive chat about what REALLY happened.
Among a long and varied list of achievements, the Reverend Richard Coles is the only vicar to have had a No 1 UK single, as the instrumentalist half of pop band The Communards, together with Jimmy Somerville. He co-presented BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live for 12 years and he has popped up on television as a regular guest panelist on shows such as Would I Lie To You?, Have I Got News For You, QI and Celebrity Masterchef. Richard was the inspiration for the main character in the BBC hit comedy Rev, a programme for which he also served as a consultant. He is also a best-selling author, with twelve books to his credit including the number one best-selling crime series The Canon Clement Mysteries, and he co-hosts the podcast The Rabbit Hole Detectives.
Melvin Odoom is one of UK radio’s foremost DJs. Having previously fronted the Kiss FM breakfast show for 9 years, these days he is at BBC Radio 1, where he presents Rickie, Melvin and Charlie alongside Rickie Haywood-Williams and Charlie Hedges. His television work has included Dick & Dom in da Bungalow, Basil’s Swap Shop and The Xtra Factor, and he has hosted the MOBO Awards. Before his 2024 stint on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! He was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016.
Grace says: “I can’t wait to catch up with my I’m A Celebrity friends for some eye-opening chats about life in the jungle and what they’ve been up to since. We’ve also got some more VERY special guests to announce – it’s going to be a night like the Royal Albert Hall has never seen before!
The work Teenage Cancer Trust does is absolutely amazing. A lot of my followers are a similar age to the young people they support, so I’m proud to be an ambassador for the charity, which helps young people facing such tough times when they are diagnosed with cancer.”
The seven-day concert series also features nights headlined by The Corrs; The Who; James Arthur; Micky Flanagan; and Frank Carter and Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols.
To mark the 25th anniversary of Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall, the British artist and Gorillaz co-creator, Jamie Hewlett – a long-time supporter of Teenage Cancer Trust – has re-designed his iconic Teenage Cancer Trust logo for 2025. Inspired by Teenage Cancer Trust’s theme ‘TEEN SPIRIT’, Hewlett’s original design for the Teenage Cancer Trust live shows has been reimagined as a brand new, full colour artwork which celebrates the many young people who are supported by the important work of Teenage Cancer Trust, as well as the joyful energy of youth and music.
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 Celebrityco-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
Wednesday, March 26: James Arthur plus special guests
Thursday, March 27: The Who plus special guests Level 42
Friday, March 28: The Corrs plus special guests
Saturday, March 29: GK Barry Live! With very special guests Rev Richard Coles and 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:
@teenagecancer
#teenagecancergigs
