HALL, YEAH! The Royal Albert Hall sold 1.7 million tickets across 1,500 events in 2019, which included 391 shows in the main auditorium. (Christie Goodwin) Historic London venue is celebrating a big birthday, and no virus is going to stop it Imagine planning your birthday party, a year-long birthday party with entertainment every day that includes some of the biggest names in music. Imagine the organization this would require, the scheduling, the negotiations — in addition to producing the entire show yourself. And imagine that before the festivities ever begin, life as we know it comes to a standstill. That’s pretty much the situation the team of London’s Royal Albert Hall has found itself in. The iconic venue turns 150 on March 29, and the original idea was to celebrate this milestone beginning in November 2020 and lasting through all of 2021. A dedicated anniversary committee, chaired by UTA’s legendary… Continue Reading Royal Albert Hall: The Big 150

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