The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert 4 June 2012

[Dave]

The first batch of performers has today been announced for this musical extravaganza, which will take place on 4th June in front of Buckingham Palace London to celebrate 60 years of The Queen's reign.

The initial list includes Alfie Boe and Lang Lang, both of whom I know are popular among some of our members. Also announced are: Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran, JLS, Jools Holland, Jessie J, Tom Jones, Annie Lennox, Madness and Cliff Richard.

This is a joint venture between the BBC and Gary Barlow and it was discussed on tonight's "The One Show" on BBC1 TV. I will quote part of what Gary Barlow replied when asked if The Queen had specified the type of music she'd like to hear at the concert; he said:

"We've had a few requests from the Princes, about the type of artist they'd like, and The Queen has specified that she'd like to focus on The Commonwealth, artists from The Commonwealth, although we are [also] having global artists, artists from all over the World."

More performers will be announced in due course.

From BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16925230

A national ballot, which can be applied for online, will distribute free tickets to 10,000 people.

Members of the public can also apply by post anytime between 7 February and 2 March.

They said on The One Show that tickets will be allocated randomly in twos, not first come first served, and you need a UK address. It will be televised live or recorded pretty well everywhere, highlights the following day on ABC in the US.

This could be quite an exciting event!

Cheers, Dave

[dutchjoyce]

What about all speculations i read (also in dutch newspapers)about a reunion of

THE SPICE GIRLS ?

Greetz Joyce

[Jillian]

Hi Dave and Joyce!

I saw someone on twitter tweet that Hayley was going to be performing at this, but I can't find any sources to back it up at this stage.

Cheers,
Jillian

[stevemacdonald]

Feb 8, 2012 2:02:16 GMT Jillian said:

...i saw someone on twitter tweet that Hayley was going to be performing at this, but I can't find any sources to back it up at this stage. ...

AS I see it, if anyone's earned the privilege to sing at the Jubilee it must surely be Hayley! Look at what she's done for the armed forces, charity and, of course, the fine arts. I didn't watch the Royal Wedding because she wasn't invited, and I can promise you I'll skip this event if she's not on hand as well.

[Bamafan]

I certainly hope she is included. She deserves it! AND she's from the commonwealth (as if that weren't obvious).

[Richard]

Hello folks!

I'll be disappointed if Hayley doesn't perform in this concert. She must be the obvious choice to represent New Zealand.

Richard

[Richard]

Feb 8, 2012 2:02:16 GMT Jillian said:

I saw someone on twitter tweet that Hayley was going to be performing at this, but I can't find any sources to back it up at this stage.

Could this have been a reference to the concert in Guernsey on 27 May?

hwi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Concert&action=display&thread=6277

Richard

[Jillian]

Feb 9, 2012 9:02:29 GMT Richard said:

Feb 8, 2012 2:02:16 GMT Jillian said:

I saw someone on twitter tweet that Hayley was going to be performing at this, but I can't find any sources to back it up at this stage.

Could this have been a reference to the concert in Guernsey on 27 May?

hwi.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Concert&action=display&thread=6277

Richard

Hi Richard!

The twitte user who first mentioned the concert was kind enough to tweet me the link!

Cheers,
Jillian

[tireman]

As a first year high school student in 1952 I remember when Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne. Although television was still in it's infancy then I remember that the coverage was quite extensive. I thought the Queen looked very beautiful in her royal robes. It's hard to believe that sixty years have passed since the coronation.

Larry

[Libby]

It's especially hard for me to fathom that she became Queen just a few months before my mom was born!

That's a really, really long time! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

[martindn]

I was at primary school when it happened. We were all given a book about Elizabeth, and a coronation mug. I think I was 7 years old!

Martin D

[Dave]

Feb 9, 2012 21:32:03 GMT martindn said:

I was at primary school when it happened. We were all given a book about Elizabeth, and a coronation mug. I think I was 7 years old! Martin D

Me too! I well remember my coronation mug, even though I was only five going on six!

Dave

[postscript]

Feb 9, 2012 17:15:51 GMT tireman said:

As a first year high school student in 1952 I remember when Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne. Although television was still in it's infancy then I remember that the coverage was quite extensive. I thought the Queen looked very beautiful in her royal robes. It's hard to believe that sixty years have passed since the coronation.

Larry

Oh! Don't we all feel old!?

Peter S.

[postscript]

Feb 9, 2012 21:27:57 GMT Libby said:

It's especially hard for me to fathom that she became Queen just a few months before my mom was born!

That's a really, really long time! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Your mum younger than I am. Oh now I really do feel old!

Peter S

[postscript]

Feb 9, 2012 22:23:50 GMT Dave said:

Feb 9, 2012 21:32:03 GMT martindn said:

I was at primary school when it happened. We were all given a book about Elizabeth, and a coronation mug. I think I was 7 years old! Martin D

Me too! I well remember my coronation mug, even though I was only five going on six!

Dave

I was 10. Now where did my mug go? I'd forgotten that and I know I had one, can vaguely picture it in my mind's eye.

Peter S.