THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE CONCERT
February 7th, 2012 | By TomJones
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
A line up of musical stars from the worlds of rock and pop, along with the best of classical music and musical theatre, will perform at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert, on Monday 4th June, Buckingham Palace and the BBC announced today.
This historic concert, a celebration of The Queen’s 60-year reign through music, will be attended by Her Majesty The Queen, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and other Members of the Royal Family.
Staged in the stunning surroundings of the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace, the BBC and Gary Barlow have brought together leading talent from the world of music. The concert will include classic hits and one-off collaborations from artists including Shirley Bassey, Alfie Boe, Jools Holland, Jessie J, JLS, Elton John, Tom Jones, Lang Lang, Annie Lennox, Madness, Paul McCartney, Cliff Richard and Ed Sheeran. Other names will be announced in due course.
The unique concert stage has been designed by world-renowned architect Mark Fisher, and it will make full use of the historic backdrop with spectacular lighting and projections.
Today a national ballot is launched through which 10,000 members of the public will be selected to receive free tickets to this unique event. People are invited to apply by logging on to www.bbc.co.uk/diamondjubilee or by post, anytime between 7th February and 2nd March. Tickets are not being allocated on a first-come first-served basis, so there is as much chance of being selected if an application is made on 7th February as on 2nd March.
Those chosen by the ballot will be invited to attend both the concert and a Jubilee Picnic in the Buckingham Palace Garden. These “Diamond Ticket” invitations will be allocated according to the broad spread of the population around the UK. In addition, a significant number of people from a selection of nominated charities will receive invitations to the concert.
The concert will be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC One HD and on BBC Radio 2 in the UK and to millions around the world. Viewers in the United States will be able to watch exclusive highlights on ABC the next day.
Danny Cohen, Controller BBC One, said: “BBC One is honoured to be the broadcast host of this magnificent concert to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. This will be a musical event like no other, with Britain’s greatest musical stars performing to celebrate this great occasion.”
Gary Barlow said: “The Diamond Jubilee concert will celebrate the 60 years of The Queen’s reign with an amazing line-up of world-class artists coming together to play at one of the biggest and most exciting live music shows in recent years. With Buckingham Palace as a backdrop, it’s going to be a fantastic event which transcends multiple decades of music. It’ll be a great, unique, experience for the thousands attending, watching on TV and listening on Radio. I can’t wait!”
For further information, please see www.bbc.co.uk/diamondjubilee
[Applications can also be sent by post, to The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012, PO Box 798, Manchester M60 1WU]
I wish i could go see Tom but it is too far cuz i live in Scotland
but i still love him
I read on the internet at BBC news UK that the concert will be broadcast on local ABC channels here in the states the 5th of June (a day later). Not sure though of the time or if it will be the entire concert. There is a picture of the stage also on the news report, and it looks fantastic. I too wish we had a chance to win tickets. Congrats Sir Tom you deserve to be there. Please give Her Majesty our very best wishes.
What an honour Tom,see you there!
lets show the world that britain is still great
I HAVE DISH CABLE IS BBC AMERICA WERE I CAN SEE ALOT SIR.TOM JONES AT? TOM JONES NEEDS AIR PLAY AT LOS ANGELES RADIO STATIONS THAT IGNORE HIM ..100.3FM THESOUNDLA CLASSIC ROCK.ATT HEYSOUND@thesoundla.com /94.7the wave/kost 103.5fm/92.7fm playlist/99.9kola oldies /101.1fm k-earth/ —ampa theatre/ anaheim honda center/staples center/sir.tom jones has never had a concert at thieys places in southern calif///theys los angeles radio stations tell me tom jones isn’t rock n roll ..yes he is 100.3fm the sound every sunday they have guess celebrity dj at the station 6pm till 7pm they never ask sir.tom jones to be guess dj at 100.3fm the sound ..but they play alot of sir.elton john and sir.paul mccartney ..i ask them why not sir.tom jones ..bonevill international e mail jsimpson@ksl.com for 100.3fm thesoundla/94.7fm music director don’t think sir.tom jones is playable at 94.7fm the wave/kost 103.5fm same thing there music director don’t think sir.tom jones ia playable ..this is sad there forgetting good singers ..hope sir.tom jones and staff do something ..we love our sir.tom jones
great tom, congratulations. but why isn’t this show in the tour calendar? it doesn’t work and seems to be empty. no upcoming shows?
The Queen has good taste
great news Tom will look foward to see you in The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert love you
can people in America sign up for the chance to win tickets?
No, I read it on the website. You must be a resident of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Isles and the Isle of Man; and to those who have a BFPO address. It’s a shame though. I wish that we here in the United States could go.