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The Queen's Birthday Party

A celebration concert for Her Majesty the Queen's 92nd birthday, taking place at the Royal Albert Hall in London and attended by HM the Queen and members of the royal family.

A celebration concert for Her Majesty the Queen's 92nd birthday, taking place at the Royal Albert Hall in London and attended by HM the Queen and members of the Royal Family. Alongside contemporary hits, there are songs from classic musicals, swing favourites and much more.

Performers include Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Sting and Shaggy. Also on the show are Shawn Mendes, South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Anne-Marie, Craig David, Jamie Cullum, Donel Mangena, Laura Mvula and the Dhol Foundation, led by Johnny Kalsi.

Performing songs from the likes of Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady and Top Hat are Luke Evans, Tom Chambers and Helen George. Alfie Boe celebrates the sound of Benny Goodman and the swing era, and there is a celebration of the music of the legendary ukulele maestro George Formby, featuring 40 players from the George Formby Society.

Many of the performers are accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by musical director Steve Sidwell.

1 hour, 40 minutes

Last on

Sat 21 Apr 201820:00

Music Played

  • Gordon Macrae, Jay Blackton

    Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'

  • George Formby

    Little Stick of Blackpool Rock

  • Joseph Haydn

    Finale: Trumpet Concerto

  • Daughter

    Youth

  • Craig David, Mark Hill

    Fill Me In

  • Craig David

    7 Days

  • Julie Andrews, Original Soundtrack

    I Could Have Danced All Night (Album Version)

  • Shaggy

    Boombastic

  • Ben Foster, Jackie Evancho

    What A Wonderful World

Credits

RoleContributor
PerformerTom Jones
PerformerKylie Minogue
PerformerSting
PerformerShaggy
PerformerShawn Mendes
Music GroupLadysmith Black Mambazo
PerformerAnne-Marie
PerformerCraig David
PerformerJamie Cullum
PerformerDonel Mangena
PerformerLaura Mvula
Music GroupThe Dhol Foundation
PerformerLuke Evans
PerformerTom Chambers
PerformerHelen George
PerformerAlfie Boe
Music GroupGeorge Formby Society
OrchestraBBC Concert Orchestra
Music DirectorSteve Sidwell
EditorClaire Popplewell
Executive ProducerAlison Howe
DirectorSimon Staffurth

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