Coronation Concert: Star-studded line-up introduced for Windsor Castle occasion

Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are amongst musical acts on the “world class” line-up for the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle, it has been introduced.

Take That‘s efficiency will function three of the unique members – Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen.

However Robbie Williams and Jason Orange have been given the chance to re-join for a one-off reunion.

The occasion, hosted by the BBC, may even embody performances by Italian opera star, Andrea Bocelli; Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel; singer-songwriter Freya Ridings and classical-soul composer, Alexis Ffrench.

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More Coronation Concert acts are anticipated to be introduced quickly.

In a joint assertion, Barlow, Donald and Owen stated they “couldn’t wait” for the present, scheduled for Sunday 7 May – the day after the King Charles III and Queen Camilla are formally topped at Westminster Abbey.

“This will be our first live show since the Odyssey Tour, four years ago in 2019, and what a stage to come back on.

“An enormous stay band and orchestra, a choir, army drummers, the backdrop of Windsor Castle and the celebration of a brand new King.”

Meanwhile, Perry stated she was “excited” to carry out in addition to “shine a light further” on The British Asian Trust, a charity based by the King when he was the Prince of Wales, which works to deal with widespread poverty and hardship in South Asia.

The American singer-songwriter is an envoy for the charity and has highlighted its work to lift funds to search out options to youngster trafficking.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Richie stated it was an “honour” to be a part of the occasion.

“To share the stage with other performers at the Coronation Concert is a once-in-a-lifetime event and it will be an honour and a celebration,” he stated.

Bocelli – who has beforehand had the “great honour” of singing for the late Queen on a number of events – and Sir Bryn will carry out a duet of an “iconic song of love and collective solidarity”.

Ridings, from north London, will take to the stage with Ffrench, additionally a producer and pianist.

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The present may even embody a efficiency from the Coronation Choir, made up of group teams and beginner singers from throughout the nation.

Different areas shall be illuminated utilizing projections, lasers, and drone shows as a part of the Lighting Up The Nation, described because the centrepiece of the live performance.