Performers
- Michael Englandconductor
- Ken Brucepresenter
- Garry Richardsonpresenter
Event Information
Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 2's Friday Night is Music Night returns to Hackney Empire, just in time for this year's Rugby World Cup kick off.
Ken Bruce and Garry Richardson present a very special celebration of this great sporting competition. Artists include Louise Dearman (Wicked, Evita, Guys & Dolls), Camilla Kerslake (Les Miserables in Concert); with good sports Alistair McGowan, Richard Stilgoe, Will Carling, Bill Beaumont, Maggie Alphonsi, and a special contribution from England coach Stuart Lancaster. Plus the gutsy sound of London Voices choir alongside the 60 piece Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Concert Orchestra, conducted by Michael England.
The concert will feature rugby’s great anthems including Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Flower of Scotland, Ireland’s Call and Bread of Heaven, as well as sporting songs of inspiration including Search For The Hero, Let The River Run, This Is The Moment and World in Union from the classic rugby movie, Invictus.