The Darkness Announced as Special Guests for Huge Toto Outdoor London Show

LIVE OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT IN WEST LONDON

SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUCNED

Thursday 13TH JUNE

ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA SW3

British hard-rock stalwarts, The Darkness, have been announced as special guests for a huge outdoor summer show in West London in the stunning grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, which will see the legendary Toto headline what promises to be a night of unadulterated anthems!

Consisting of Justin Hawkins (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Dan Hawkins (guitar, vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass) and Ed Graham (drums), The Darkness first came to prominence in 2003 with the unprecedented success of their debut album ‘Permission to Land’. With hits ‘I Believe in a Thing Called Love’, ‘Growing on Me’, and ‘Get Your Hands off My Woman’, the album went an incredible quadruple platform in the UK selling over 1.3 million albums.

Catapulted to huge success, the band have gone on to release a further 4 studio albums, as well as 2018’s ‘Live at Hammersmith’ live album, garnering four Kerrang awards, as well as three BRITs.

Currently celebrating 40 years since the release of their debut album, Toto are one of the world’s foremost rock bands. With their current line-up of Joseph Williams (Lead Vocals), Steve Porcaro (Keyboards), and Steve Lukather (Guitars, Vocals), the group are celebrating an incredible legacy of unparalleled hits and accolades.

With ubiquitous hits including ‘Africa’, ‘Hold The Line’, and ‘Rosanna’, the band have won an incredible 6 GRAMMY Awards, including Best Record in 1983. Inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2009, Toto continue to sell out huge shows to audiences the world over.

About Live At Chelsea

The Live At Chelsea Concert Series returns for its 5th year in 2019, having established itself firmly as a welcome fixture in the summer calendar for many. This is in no small part due to the eclectic range of artists who have been featured previously, including Rufus Wainwright, Simply Red, Ludovico Einaudi, Belle & Sebastian, and the Kaiser Chiefs, amongst many more. As well as this, the warm welcome to audiences from the Chelsea Pensioners themselves into their home of the immaculate grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Every year a portion of the ticket sales from the event is donated towards the care of the Chelsea Pensioners, as well as the maintenance of the Grade I listed site which has provided care and comradeship to ex-military personnel since 1682 when it was founded by King Charles II.

For more information on the Chelsea Pensioners and the Royal Hospital Chelsea, please visit: www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

Live At Chelsea Showreel

Tickets: 
Start from £45

Royal Hospital Chelsea
Royal Hospital Road, London.
SW3 4SR

Toto plus special guests The Darkness at the Live At Chelsea Concert Series 2019– Thursday 13th June 2019 

Hospitality Packages:

The Quartermaster’s BBQ:
a delicious casual dining package set on the beautiful South Terrace of the Royal Hospital Chelsea: a BBQ feast including a choice of white, red or rosé wine, a choice of salads and your own private dining area on the lawn.

The State Apartments Dining Experience
A truly exceptional dining experience par excellence, in what promises to be an unparalleled concert fine-dining experience, enjoy cuisine of the highest order within the majestic confines of Royal Hospital Chelsea’s State Apartments.

The Gazebos:
Entertain up to 6 guests in your own private gazebo, with your own designated waiter to attend to your needs

For more information on hospitality packages, visit: www.liveatchelsea.com

About Louise Swift

I first went to a gig in 1981, Gillan at Leeds University. I've been a regular gig goer ever since. I haven't kept count of how many gigs I've been to over the intervening years, but it's a lot! My favourite bands are AC/DC then, in no particular order, Anti-Nowhere League, Slaughter and the Dogs, Towers of London and Dirt Box Disco. I tend to like Glam/Punk and rude offensive lyrics, not sure what that says about me but as Animal would say 'So What!' The question was recently put to me - did I write for any online publications? My reply - No, but I'd like to! Planetmosh was suggested and I found myself offering to review Aces High Festival. Easy peasy I thought! Well not quite, if a jobs worth doing it's worth doing well! I had sixteen bands to research. I found I actually enjoyed that and it kept me too busy to be making lunatic comments on Facebook! ;) Then I felt a bit inadequately qualified. I mean, who am I to comment on others, when my musical expertise extends to being able to play a mean Greensleeves on the recorder and a passable Annie's song on the flute! Haven't picked up either instrument for years! What I do have, however, is over 30 years of experience as a gig goer, so I can comment on what I like and what I don't! It's only my opinion and, if I don't like a band it doesn't mean they are bad, just not to my own liking. I admire anyone who has the guts to get up on that stage and have a go!