Explore the fascinating history behind the making of the Royal Albert Hall. Discover facts about its construction, architecture, and more.
Built in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall has been one of London’s most popular entertainment venues for nearly 150 years.
Many people attended the memorial concert at Albert Hall. 473 musicians from 7 different orchestras in London played at the occasion. They came from the Royal Opera Orchestra, the Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, etc. It was called the ‘greatest professional orchestra ever as...
Riverdance was first performed during the interval act of the Eurovision Song Contest 1994. One of the most popular interval acts in the history of the contest The first Eurovision that was broadcast in color, was the 1968 contest at the Royal Albert Hall Morocco has participated in the Eurovis...
‘sweaty’ gymnasiums that had already existed, and he made exercise fashionable for all classes. Sandow organized the first ever bodybuilding contest on September 14, 1901 called the ‘Great Competition’ and held it in the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK. The event was judged by himself, Sir...
In 2019, Isata performed as a soloist at the Royal Albert Hall forClassic FM Live, and in 2023 she hosted the first episode in a six-part Sunday night series,The Kanneh-Mason Family Takeoveron Classic FM. Here’s everything you need to know about this brilliant young pianist and musical...
In 1990, Eric played '24 Nights' at London's Royal Albert Hall; his 'residency' there became an annual event. Eric explored the Delta Blues roots of his music on his 2004 album 'Me and Mr. Johnson'. Every three years since 2004, Eric has hosted his Crossroads Guitar Festival It is ...
42.Doctor Who monsters have twice invaded the Royal Albert Hall for special Proms. One included a pre-recorded segment featuring David Tennant’s Doctor (Music of the Spheres) and in the second Matt Smith was among the audience, interacting with one lucky young fan. ...
Albert Finney made his film debut in 1960 with a role in Tony Richardson's The Entertainer. The film, which starred Laurence Olivier, was a modern-day adaptation of John Osborne's play of the same name. Finney played the role of Archie Rice, a failing music hall entertainer, and his per...
Ah, West London. So good the Pet Shop Boys wrote a song about its neon-lit nightlife. So nebulous that even long-term West Londoners will squabble about where it actually begins and ends. Some say it’s pretentious and aloof; others would argue that’s in fact West London is the city...