Numerous prominent artists, including The Cure, The 1975, Geese, Fontaines D.C., Wolf Alice, Yungblud, and Nick Cave, contribute limited-edition prints to the Teenage Cancer Trust’s ‘Good Energy’ exhibition at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Exhibition Highlights Live Music Connections
The display runs from March 18 to April 9 and showcases 21 silk screen prints that capture the intense bond between performers and audiences during live shows. These works emphasize the emotional power of concerts, reimagining the mosh pit as a haven of safety and unity rather than disorder.
Artists personally select the images, which depict candid onstage moments. Contributors include Nia Archives, Keane, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, The Big Moon, The Snuts, Courteeners, Bring Me The Horizon, Enter Shikari, Elbow, and others. Featured photographers comprise Niall Lea, Jez Pennington, Tom Pallant, Peter Neill, Jordan Curtis Hughes, Tanya Hanley, Andrew Whitton, Aaron Parsons, Harriet T K Bols, and more.
Frank Carter Shares Insights on His Print
Frank Carter selected a photo of himself performing with the Sex Pistols at the Royal Albert Hall last year. He states, “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.”
Carter adds, “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.”
Proceeds Support Teenage Cancer Trust
Micky England, Head of Music Merchandise and E-Commerce, explains the exhibition’s purpose: “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.”
Prints go on display at the Royal Albert Hall, with signed editions available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Teenage Cancer Trust.
2026 Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs at Royal Albert Hall
The exhibition coincides with the annual charity concerts, curated this year by The Cure’s Robert Smith, who steps in for longtime patron Roger Daltrey. The Cure has supported the trust through memorable fundraising performances in 2006 and 2014. Smith’s lineup features Garbage, Wolf Alice, Manic Street Preachers, Chvrches, My Bloody Valentine, and more.
The shows begin March 23:
- Monday 23: Elbow and MRCY
- Tuesday 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 25: Mogwai, Craven Faults, and Annika Kilkenny
- Thursday 26: Manic Street Preachers and The Joy Formidable
- Friday 27: My Bloody Valentine and Chvrches (stripped-back performance)
- Saturday 28: Garbage and Placebo (rare stripped-back performance)
- Sunday 29: Wolf Alice and Nilüfer Yanya
Tickets for remaining shows become available soon.
