Teenage Cancer Trust - Good Energy - The Cure, The 1975, Geese, Fontaines DC, Wolf Alice, Yungblud, Nick Cave and many more.
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In the mosh pit: capturing the visceral bond of artist and crowd
A New exhibition and print series at the Royal Albert Hall
With Kind Contributions from:
The Cure, The 1975, Geese, Fontaines DC, Wolf Alice, Yungblud, Nick Cave, The Kooks, Nia Archives, Keane, Loyle Karner, Sex Pistols feat Frank Carter, The Big Moon, Shame,The Snuts, Courteeners, Bring Me The Horizon, Skunk Anansie, The Snuts, Enter Shikari, Wunderhorse, Elbow
Exclusive Prints Signed by the Artists On Sale To Benefit The Charity
TEENAGE CANCER TRUST AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL, MARCH 23-29, 2026
LONDON, UK – Teenage Cancer Trust is proud to announce "Good Energy," a new art exhibition and print series launching at the Royal Albert Hall. Running from March 18th – April 9th, 2026, alongside the charity’s legendary gig series, this collection captures the visceral, shared experience of live music between artist and fan, positioning the "mosh pit" not as a place of chaos, but as a sanctuary of safety and community.
Drawing on the legendary legacy of the Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall shows, the campaign reclaims the term "Good Energy" - a code used by fans to look out for one another in the crowd. The project explores the emotional core of live music, visually documenting the unique connection between performer and audience.
The exhibition features 21 limited-edition silk screen prints, chosen by iconic acts including The 1975, Geese, Fontaines DC, Wolf Alice, Yungblud, Nick Cave, Nia Archives, Keane, Sex Pistols feat Frank Carter, The Big Moon, The Snuts, Courteeners, Bring Me The Horizon, Enter Shikari, Elbow and more.
Photographers featured include….Niall Lea, Jez Pennington, Tom Pallant, Peter Neill, Jordan Curtis Hughes, Tanya Hanley, Andrew Whitton, Aaron Parsons, Harriet T K Bols, Caroline Safran, Sacha Lecca, Christian Sarkine, Sterling Chandler, Cameron Brisbane, Charlie Barclay Harris, Jon Stone, Andy Paradise, Emily Chase, India Fleming, Andy Ford, Megan Cullen and Andy Vella.
These pieces are music history. Each image utilises a unique 5-6 layer screen process pioneered by White Duck Editions, who have developed a one-of-a-kind printing technique, which creates depth and detail unlike anything else in photographic printing. This separates black-and-white photography to create architectural depth and texture, effectively capturing the feeling of the gig, not just a snapshot.
While the art captures the high-octane energy of the stage, the project is grounded in the "foundational love" of Teenage Cancer Trust founders, Adrian Whiteson OBE and wife Myrna Whiteson MBE. A candid black-and-white image shows them watching from a box at the Royal Albert Hall, a quiet moment in the Good Energy chaos, bridging the gap between the adrenaline of the pit and the charity’s enduring mission.
Frank Carter says of the title image, taken when he performed with Sex Pistols at 2025 Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Ball, “The picture was taken in the legendary Royal Albert Hall. I honestly never thought I would have a chance to play such an iconic venue and to play there with the Sex Pistols was a dream come true. Seeing a mosh pit inside such a prestigious venue felt like the definition of Good Punk Energy and before I had time to reconsider I dived in.
“There is so much misery and suffering in the modern world, people want a chance to escape. When the crowd comes with the same energy as the band on stage and everyone moves as one… that’s where the best energy is born and it moves everyone present. It’s a gift to be part of that and is the reason why we do what we do.”
Micky England, Head of Music Merchandise and E-Commerce - ‘’Good energy is that feeling when a gig locks in and the crowd becomes part of the show. We have created stunning limited edition artworks featuring Frank Carter crowd-surfing, an intimate gig with The 1975, Nia Archives lost in the spotlight and many more special moments chosen by the artists for this project. Each image has been captured by incredible photographers who really get live music and reinterpreted by experts White Duck Editions into beautiful silk screen prints. These are shots you want on your wall to remember how it felt to be right there in it and they are hand signed by your favourite artists. Every sale helps fund vital support for young people with cancer across the UK.’’
Elbow, Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, my bloody valentine, Garbage and Wolf Alice will headline the legendary Teenage Cancer Trust at The Royal Albert Hall in 2026, after being personally invited by The Cure’s frontman Robert Smith, who is ‘cureator’ for the year. In addition, Robert Smith’s Comedy Favourites will feature some of the best stand-up comedy the UK has to offer.
The unique week of events at London’s greatest concert hall will take place from March 23-29, 2026.
Event Overview
Event Name: Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall 2026
Exhibition Title: "Good Energy"
Venue: Royal Albert Hall, London
Exhibition Dates: 18 March – 9 April 2026
Show Dates: 23 March – 29 March 2026
Online Image Purchase: https://shop.teenagecancertrust.org/photographic-prints
Exhibition Featured Artists (Prints)
Courteeners by Niall Lea
Enter Shikari by Jez Pennington
Yungblud by Tom Pallant
Yungblud Elbow by Peter Neill
The 1975 by Jordan Curtis Hughes
Nia Archives by Tanya Hanley
Fontaines D.C. by Andrew Whitton
Big Moon by Aaron Parsons
Wolf Alice by Harriet T K Bols
Geese by Caroline Safran
Shame by Sacha Lecca
Bring Me The Horizon by Christian Sarkine
The Kooks by Sterling Chandler
The Kooks The Snuts by Cameron Brisbane
Wunderhorse by Charlie Barclay Harris
Keane by Jon Stone
Sex Pistols ft Frank Carter by Andy Paradise
Loyle Carner by Emily Chase
Skunk Anansie by India Fleming
Nick Cave by Megan Cullen
The Cure by Andy Vella
Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall Show Dates:
Monday, March 23: Elbow and MRCY
Tuesday, March 24: Robert Smith’s Comedy Favourites - Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, Jack Dee, Andy Hamilton, Dom Joly, Miles Jupp, Athena Kugblenu, Stewart Lee and Dara Ó Briain
Wednesday, March 25: Mogwai, Craven Faults and Annika Kilkenny
Thursday, March 26: Manic Street Preachers and The Joy Formidable
Friday, March 27: my bloody valentine and Chvrches (stripped back performance)
Saturday, March 28: Garbage and Placebo (rare, stripped back performance)
Sunday, March 29: Wolf Alice and Nilüfer Yanya
Tickets: www.gigsandtours.com | www.ticketmaster.co.uk | www.royalalberthall.com
Resale: teenagecancertrust.twickets.live
The shows are proudly supported by:
Aldi
Aldi is the headline sponsor for this year’s Royal Albert Hall series. The supermarket giant has partnered with Teenage Cancer Trust since 2017 and has raised over £12 million for the charity to date.
Domino’s:
Domino’s has partnered with Teenage Cancer Trust for ten years, has raised £8 million for the charity, and is the official sponsor of the Ultimate Backstage Experience.
American Airlines
American Airlines has generously donated many millions of air miles to support our event series at the Royal Albert Hall.
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About Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity providing specialised nursing care and support for young people with cancer. The charity funds specialist nurses, youth workers and hospital units within the NHS, and is there for anyone diagnosed with cancer aged 13-24, and their loved ones too.
Teenage Cancer Trust is a registered charity: 1062559 (England & Wales), SC039757 (Scotland).
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