THE WHO

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RICHARD ASHCROFT

Sandringham, 28th Aug 2023

THE WHO accompanied by THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC CONCERT ORCHESTRA will perform an exclusive outdoor concert, with very special guests RICHARD ASHCROFT and THE LIGHTNING SEEDS

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THE WHO

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RICHARD ASHCROFT

THE LIGHTNING SEEDS


28th Aug 2023

Sandringham


The Who have announced an historic concert with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, hosted at the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

The momentous outdoor summer show will be a special finale to their The Who with Orchestra 2023 UK tour, and is part of the first extensive live music events to be held at the Royal Sandringham Estate, presented by Heritage Live. Special guests for the event will be Richard Ashcroft, and The Lightning Seeds.

Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and band will perform music from throughout the band’s nearly 60-year career, including sections devoted to classic albums Tommy and Quadrophenia as well as other beloved Who tracks and songs from their 2019 ‘WHO’ album, their first studio release in 13 years.

This will be the only show on their 2023 tour which will see The Who perform alongside the iconic Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

Pete Townshend said:

“ Very pleased and excited for The Who to be one of the first artists to perform at the Country Home of the British Royal family on The Sandringham Estate. Opening up the Estate to large scale concerts is a fantastic way of keeping us uplifted and enjoying congregation at what I’m sure will be a fabulous summer celebration. We can’t wait!”

Giles Cooper, Heritage Live Promoter, said:

“It’s been an ambition of us all at Heritage Live to stage a concert for the legend that is THE WHO. It doesn’t get any bigger and to have this iconic band accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic in such a magnificent setting, will be the most amazing and magical experience. It will undoubtedly be a day and evening etched into the memories of all those who attend - for the rest of our lives!”

To be in with a chance of securing tickets, customers MUST PRE-REGISTER at https://arep.co/p/thewho. Pre-sale will being at 9am on Weds 8th March for those who have registered.

The show will feature The Who’s full live band comprised of guitarist / backup singer Simon Townshend, keyboardist Loren Gold, second keyboardist Emily Marshall, bassist Jon Button, drummer Zak Starkey, and backing vocals by Billy Nicholls, along with orchestra conductor Keith Levenson, lead violinist Katie Jacoby, and lead cellist Audrey Snyder; all alongside the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

As the band were unable to play a promised Christmas concert for the Nordoff Robbins charity due to a scheduling conflict, they will be donating part of their fee for this show to the charity.

The Who wound up their The Who Hits Back! tour of the US in November last year having wowed audiences in over thirty cities, with media and fans agreeing that the band were as good as, if not better than ever and that the orchestral arrangements, most of which were done by the legendary David Campbell, brought a new depth and excitement to Pete Townshend’s music.

Richard Ashcroft is a two-time Ivor Novello winner (Songwriter of the Year in 1998 and Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2019) who has released five Top 5 solo albums, including the #1 debut 'Alone With Everybody', and most recently last year his #2 album 'Acoustic Hymns'. He first came to attention with The Verve, with who he released one of the biggest albums of the era in the shape of 'Urban Hymns' (the UK's 18th biggest selling album of all-time) as well as a succession of anthems which remain staples of his live set today, including 'The Drugs Don't Work', 'Bittersweet Symphony', 'Lucky Man' and 'Sonnet'.

The Lightning Seeds are the brainchild of writer, singer, guitarist and producer Ian Broudie. In 1989 Ian as Lightning Seeds released debut album ‘Cloudcukooland’ featuring the hit single ‘Pure’. Second album ‘Sense’ followed before the release of the seminal album ‘Jollification’ in 1994 which has so far sold nearly 1 million copies. In 1996 the iconic single ‘3 Lions’ for the England football team topped the charts many times over.

Heritage Live will be actioning a sustainability plan across the Sandringham Estate concerts in order to adhere to the most up to date advancements in green large scale live music event staging.

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VIP GUEST AREA

Take advantage of a VIP Ticket (must be purchased on top of your concert ticket) which entitles you to the facilities of the VIP GUEST AREA.

> VIP toilets, VIP Bar (cards only), unreserved additional relaxed seating areas, plus picnic benches scattered on the grass within the VIP compound, plus 'street artist' entertainment.

> VIP ticket holders will also have early access to the concert arena, when possible.

ACCESSIBLE TICKETS

For discounted Accessible tickets, please purchase your tickets online at AXS Ticketing. Please note that if you also require a space on our Access Viewing Platform (AVP) and/or a space in our disabled car parks, you MUST book this option when buying your concert tickets via AXS Ticketing. Spaces on the AVP and within the Disabled Car Parks cannot be booked separately, or at a later date. Please note these tickets are sold on a first-come-first-served basis.

Access Toilets will be provided in the main arena and within the AVP compound.

Access Zone - a roped off area in front of the AVP will also be provided, allowing Access Customers space on the grass to relax and view the concert in a secure area. Anyone with an Access ticket (purchased via AXS) will be permitted entry to this area on the day of the concert, which is also in close proximity to Access toilets. Camp chairs are also permitted in the area and some chairs will be provided - first come first served.

In addition, ‘Vehicles for Change’ will be providing one of their vehicles for individuals who require either a changing bench and/or hoist or where more space for wheelchair users to access the toilet is needed. The vehicle has either a tail-lift or side-lift with large opening doors which enable the wheelchair user to move straight into the toilet and washroom space. Inside, there is plenty of room for carers or family members who may need to assist or accompany the user. There is a sink at wheelchair height, a toilet with drop down grab rails at either side, a full sized (6 ft) free standing and height adjustable changing bench and an electric ceiling tracked hoist which is compatible with all loop slings. A shower is included with hot and cold running water. They all have heating and consumables such as wipes and disposable gloves and a bin for waste will be provided.

Alcohol, Soft Drinks, Food, Chairs

Food, alcohol and soft drinks must be purchased on site and cannot be brought into the concert arena. Prohibited items will be confiscated upon entry. There will be an array of artisan food traders and bars onsite.

In common with all large-scale outdoor concerts and festivals, camping chairs cannot be brought into the concert arena for safety reasons, but there will be picnic benches and hay bales scattered around the edges of the concert arena and also placed within the Food Village, Craft Village and Funfair field (where deck chairs can also be hired). For those who have purchased VIP tickets, there will also be some relaxed (unreserved) scattered seating withing the VIP Compound.

E-TICKETS

Please download your E-tickets to your mobile phone (or print them off) before leaving for the concert, as Wi-Fi and 4G signals are very limited onsite.

TRAVELLING BY CAR

Access to the Sandringham concert site via road on concert days will be very busy - we recommend setting off early and being prepared to wait for parking. Leaving the site will also take a considerable time due to the limited road infrastructure surrounding the estate. We request that customers please be patient and respectful to our staff and neighbours when leaving the venue. Please allow a maximum of 120mins to enter and to leave the car parks. Car parks will open from midday (concert arena will open at 2pm).

There is plenty of car parking space in the grounds of Sandringham for the Heritage Live concerts, which will be clearly signposted as you approach the estate. We do advise purchasing a parking ticket in advance - when purchasing your concert tickets you will be offered the option to also purchase a parking ticket (priced at £10 per car). It will also be possible to purchase a car park ticket (cash or card) on the evening of your chosen concert.

Sandringham is 6 miles north-east of King's Lynn and is signposted from the A148 Fakenham road and the A149 Hunstanton road.

Newer satellite navigation systems should recognise the Royal Park’s postcode of PE35 6AB.

TRAVELLING BY BUS

Travelling on the way to the concert:

Bus number 35 from King's Lynn Bus Station or from Hunstanton.

Tel: 01553 611955 (Lynxbus) Lynxbus Timetable

On leaving the concert, National Express run coaches to King's Lynn Bus Station. For detailed timetables and enquiries please phone 0871 781 8181 or visit www.nationalexpress.com

TAXIS

TRAVELLING BY TRAIN

The nearest train station is King’s Lynn (6 miles approximately), where you can connect to the First bus service.

King’s Lynn train station has the following connections:

  • London (Kings Cross): Hourly service to and from King’s Lynn
  • Peterborough: Hourly service to and from King’s Lynn
  • Norwich: Hourly service to and from King’s Lynn
    Detailed timetables can be found at nationalrail.co.uk

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), run trains to King's Lynn Railway Station. This is still an hourly service on weekends and Bank Holidays. qjump.co.uk

TRAVELLING BY BIKE

National Cycle Route 1 passes close to Sandringham. View map.

Telephone 0117 929 0888 (Sustrans). www.sustrans.org.uk

CAMPING

We have a limited number of caravan/ motorhome/ camper van spaces available on the Sandringham Estate - see 'Caravans' below.

Tents are not permitted on the concert site, but there are numerous campsites in the local area. We advise booking well in advance:

Sandringham Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Sandringham Estate, Coach Road, The, Sandringham PE35 6EA 01485 542555

Sandringham Estate Caravan & Motorhome Club Campsite, Glucksburg Woods PE35 6EZ 01553 631614

Pinecones Camping, A149 Dersingham by pass, King's Lynn PE31 6WL 01485 544224

Gatton Waters, King's Lynn PE31 6BZ 01485 600643

Hunstanton Camping & Glamping, S Beach Rd, Heacham, King's Lynn PE31 7BB 01485 571635

Norfolk Nibbles, Pinecones Campsite, King's Lynn PE31 6WL 07895 399041

Diglea Holiday Park, 32 Beach Rd, Snettisham, King's Lynn PE31 7RA 01485 541367

Kings Lynn Caravan and Camping Park, Parkside House, New Rd, North Runcton, King's Lynn PE33 0QR 01553 840004

Four Acres Campsite, 1, Hall Farm Barns, Walton Rd, East Winch, Norfolk PE32 1HH 07538 607130

South Beach Farm Camping, 70 S Beach Rd, Heacham, King's Lynn PE31 7BB 07775 322397

Dreamy Hollows Woodland Campsite, Fakenham Rd, King's Lynn PE31 8PX 07564 226780

Rickels Camping, Bircham Rd, King's Lynn PE31 8PU 01485 518671

Norfolk Coast B&B's and Camping, 72 S Beach Rd, Heacham, King's Lynn PE31 7BB 01485 571635

CARAVANS

We have a limited number of caravan/ camper van/ motorhome spaces available on the Sandringham Estate - priced at £75 per pitch for an overnight stay. Please note that tents are not permitted.

Marked out pitches, with waterpoints, bins and some outdoor toilets will be provided and customers are permitted to arrive (with their caravan) at the site from midday, on the day of your concert, and must depart by 10am the following morning. Outdoor campfires or open fires of any kind are strictly prohibited. Tickets must be purchased in advance from AXS TICKETING

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW

> Food, alcohol and soft drinks must be purchased on site and cannot be brought into the concert arena. Prohibited items will be confiscated upon entry.

> In common with all large-scale outdoor concerts and festivals, camping chairs cannot be brought into the concert arena for safety reasons, but there will be picnic benches and hay bales scattered around the edges of the concert arena and also placed within the Food Village, Craft Village and Funfair field (where deck chairs can also be hired). For those who have purchased VIP tickets, there will also be some relaxed (unreserved) scattered seating withing the VIP Compound.

> Single-use plastics are prohibited.

> Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

> There is plenty of car parking available at Sandringham, which is charged at £10 per car (cash or card), but please allow plenty of time for your journey to and from the venue as the local road infrastructure is very limited and there are likely to be some delays. We request that customers please be patient and respectful to our staff and neighbours when leaving the venue. Please allow a maximum of 120mins to enter and to leave the car parks. Car parks will open from midday (concert arena will open at 2pm).

> Please do not set-off to the concert without having first arranged how you are going to get home.

> Please download your E-tickets to your mobile phone (or print them off) before leaving for the concert, as Wi-Fi and 4G signals are very limited onsite.

> We have a limited number of caravan/ camper van/ motorhome spaces available on the Sandringham Estate - priced at £75 per pitch for an overnight stay. Please note that tents are not permitted.