16 July 2004
PRESS INFORMATION:
Artists announced for PRODUCED BY TREVOR HORN,
a concert for The Princeıs Trust
Details of Produced by Trevor Horn, a concert for The Prince's Trust were
announced today. The star-studded concert, celebrating Trevor Horn's 25
years as one of the worldıs most successful music producers, takes place on
Thursday 11 November at Wembley Arena. The venue is supporting the event
as part of its affiliation with the youth charity for 2004. The artist
line-up will reflect Trevor's hit-making career and so far confirmed are:
ABC, Art of Noise, Belle & Sebastian, Lisa Stansfield, Pet Shop Boys, Seal
and Yes: an incredible mix of artists together on one night, on one stage
for one man. To mark this landmark event, Trevor Horn will perform with the
other original members of Buggles, the first time the band have ever played
live. Tickets go on sale 9am Friday 16 July (see below for details).
Trevor Hornıs groundbreaking musical career reads like a 'who's who' of
popular music. Starting with his own band, Buggles and the legendary global
hit, Video Killed The Radio Star, he then joined Yes, first as band member,
then Producer. His production career has continued with artists such as
Frankie Goes to Hollywood, ABC, Godley & Creme, Paul McCartney, Seal,
Simple Minds, Lisa Stansfield, Rod Stewart, Tatu and the list goes on and
on. He is the only producer to ever have simultaneous number one records
in both the UK and the USA with two different acts, Owner of a Lonely Heart
with Yes and Relax with FGTH. His musical genius has created countless
worldwide hits and in the process, played a hugely influential role in
shaping many artists careers.
The Wembley concert, Produced by Trevor Horn, a concert for The Prince's
Trust, will bring together many of the musicians who have worked with
Trevor and who now take this opportunity to pay tribute to his talent. The
concert for The Prince's Trust aims to raise a substantial sum for the
youth charity. Trevor Horn, commented: "I am thrilled to have the
opportunity to work again with some of the world's greatest talent, helping
young people who just need a second chance. As we are fortunate enough to
have such an array of hits to choose from we will make 11 November 2004 an
exceptional evening for everyone to remember."
Martina Milburn, Chief Executive, The Prince's Trust said: "Weıre
delighted that this concert will raise funds to help even more young people
get their lives back on track. The Prince's Trust uses a variety of ways to
engage young people, an important method being through music, which helps
them achieve goals they never thought possible."
Tickets priced £55/£45/£35 (subject to booking fee) are available from
Wembley Box Office on 0870 060 0870 or on-line from the Wembley website: www.whatsonwembley.com. Hospitality packages are available from The
Prince's Trust on 020 7543 1389.
Further press information contact:
Lucy Hopkins / Claire Singers
LD Communications Tel: 020 7439 7222
Prince's Trust website: www.princes-trust.org.uk
Trevor Horn website: www.trevorhorn.com
Note: The Prince's Trust exists to help young people to overcome their
barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including
training, mentoring and financial assistance, it helps 14-30 year-olds to
realise their potential and transform their lives. The Trust focuses its
efforts on young people who have struggled at school, have been in care,
are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law. Since the
charity was founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1976, it has helped
nearly half a million young people. For more information on The Prince's
Trust go to www.princes-trust.org.uk
or call 0800 842 842.
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