Three of the original Sex Pistols members and The Who are returning to the stage for separate Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) shows.
Irish family group The Corrs, singer James Arthur, and comedian Micky Flanagan have also been announced for the series of gigs this year to raise money for the charity.
The Who singer Sir Roger Daltrey is remaining honorary patron of the TCT, after helming the charity gigs for more than two decades.
TikTok star and 2024 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant GK Barry, an ambassador for TCT, is the face of the performances at the Royal Albert Hall, which will host a series of gigs.
Drummer Paul Cook, bass player Glen Matlock, and guitarist Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols will perform their punk classics such as Pretty Vacant, Anarchy In The UK, and God Save The Queen on March 24, as Frank Carter of Gallows and The Rattlesnakes replaces John “Johnny Rotten” Lydon on vocals.
They reformed with Carter in 2024, and continue with a 2025 tour, performing their 1977 album Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols, after last playing a concert as a full band in 2008.
Matlock, who was originally replaced by Sid Vicious, returned to bass in 1996 for the Filthy Lucre tour, and in following years.
Jones said: “After an incredible 2024, we are itching to get going again this year and what better way than on home territory at a venue that wouldn’t have let us near it back in the day.
“Albert will be turning in his tomb. It’s an honour to help this great charity.”
The Who classics will be performed as they return for two shows, with special guests Level 42, a jazz band, on March 27 and March 31.
Flanagan, who will host a night of comedy on March 25, and Barry will be joined by special guests on March 29.
Barry said: “I wanted to get involved with Teenage Cancer Trust because a lot of my followers are teenagers and young people.
“I think it’s so amazing to support a cause that could help my audience and their friends or a loved one.
“Being a teenager is hard enough as it is, so if there’s anything I can do alongside the charity to help to support the people they work with, I’m there.”
The Corr siblings – lead singer Andrea, violinist and pianist Sharon, drums and pianist Caroline and guitarist, and keyboardist Jim – will take to the stage on March 28, while Arthur plus special guests is on March 26.
Since 2000, £34 million has been raised for TCT through the series of gigs.
Kate Collins, chief executive of TCT, said: “These gigs would not exist without Roger, who remains a tireless honorary patron for the charity and is unstoppable in his support for young people with cancer.
“Teenage Cancer Trust exists because cancer care wasn’t made for young people.
“Without us, a young person diagnosed with cancer today would find themselves lumped together with small children or much older adults. It’s only thanks to our supporters that we can continue to be there for every young person who needs us.”
Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday.
