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Capacity: 5,272 (maximum; depends on configuration of seating)

Concert starts: 8:00pm

Address of venue: Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. MAP

Website: www.royalalberthall.com

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Due to the critical success of the four initial shows in May 2018, held in tiny venues in London's Camden and Putney, Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets announced a full European tour for September that year. The expanded shows for the full tour were even more highly acclaimed, and it came as no surprise when further dates for 2019 were announced. The insatiable demand for more dates, in more locations, has resulted in the band carrying on from where they left off, with shows for 2020 taking the music to new fans, as well as those who have already experienced the show, eager for more!

Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets brings together some familiar names, all great musicians: joining Nick are Gary Kemp and Lee Harris on guitars, Guy Pratt on bass, and Dom Beken on keyboards. Kemp is best known for his work with Spandau Ballet, Harris as having played guitar with The Blockheads (Ian Dury's band), Pratt needs no introduction, and Beken is principally known for his work with The Orb, and Transit Kings (with Pratt). The band will be playing early Pink Floyd songs.

This is a unique opportunity to experience Pink Floyd's celebrated and significant early body of work played live including songs from albums 'The Piper At The Gates of Dawn' and 'A Saucerful Of Secrets'.

The regular sale of tickets starts on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th 2019 at 10am (UK time), via this direct link at Seetickets.com, and the venues themselves.

UPDATE, 2nd February 2021: Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, this concert, along with the others on the 2020/2021 tour, has been re-scheduled; tickets remain valid for the new date (shown in the title of this page) so there should be no need to contact the venue for clarification or to change the ticket. 

WARNING - SPOILERS AHEAD!

Do not read on if you don't want surprises to be spoilt, regarding what the band played!

London shows are normally special occasions, and this gig was no exception. With a real "homecoming" feel - most of the band were born and raised in London - the grand surroundings ensured a show that no-one was going to forget.

With Lee Harris literally growing up next door to the Hall, it was always his ambition to tread the boards of the legendary venue. Nick pointed this out, saying that Lee lived "literally a stone's throw from the venue, which explains all the broken windows!" Lee's bedroom window looked down on the stage door of the Hall, and he saw countless shows there - only ever dreaming that he would eventually change places with his musical heroes.

Suffice it to say, the performance from all the band was exemplary, and the visuals incredible. The lighting team made the most of the uniqueness of the venue, with the audience and hall lit up at various points, and they even used the pipes of the organ - above the stage - as an additional projection screen.

Next stop - Ipswich!

CONCERT PICTURES by BD CONTRIBUTOR, Ian McKenzie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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