Arctic Monkeys to release live recording of Royal Albert Hall performance in support of War Child
Band played a charity show at the London venue in 2018, after the release of their album ‘Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino’
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Your support makes all the difference.Arctic Monkeys are releasing a live recording of their performance at the Royal Albert Hall in 2018, with proceeds going to War Child UK.
The Sheffield-formed rock band performed at the London venue on 7 June 2018, at the beginning of their Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino tour.
“On 7 June 2018 we played a very special show at London’s Royal Albert Hall,” the band said in a statement.
“All the proceeds from that memorable night were donated to War Child UK in support of the vital work they do protecting, educating and rehabilitating children who have experienced the trauma of conflict and the horror of war.”
They continued: “The situation that was bad in 2018 is now desperate and those children and their families need our help more than ever. To enable War Child UK to reduce their funding deficit and continue their valuable work, we are happy to be able to release a live album, recorded that evening at The Royal Albert Hall.”
See the tracklist below:
1. “Four Out Of Five”
2. “Brianstorm”
3. “Crying Lightning”
4. “Do I Wanna Know?”
5. “Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?”
6. “505”
7. “One Point Perspective”
8. “Do Me A Favour”
9. “Cornerstone”
10. “Knee Socks”
11. “Arabella”
12. “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino”
13. “She Looks Like Fun”
14. “From The Ritz To The Rubble”
15. “Pretty Visitors”
16. “Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair”
17. “I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor”
18. “Star Treatment”
19. “The View From The Afternoon”
20. “R U Mine?”
All proceeds from the release will go directly to the charity, which could help fill a £2m deficit caused by impact of the the Covid-19 pandemic.
Arctic Monkeys – Live At The Royal Albert Hall will be available on limited clear double vinyl standard black double vinyl, double CD, and on streaming platforms on 4 December.
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