A vote has been opened which offers the public the possibility of attending the concert at Windsor Castle on the occasion of the coronation of King Charles III.
A total of 10,000 free tickets will go on sale for the May 7 event, the day after King Charles III’s coronation at Westminster Abbey.
The concert will be broadcast on TV, radio and online by the BBC, which has confirmed a lineup that will feature “musical icons and contemporary stars”, yet to be confirmed. Voting will be open until 11:59 p.m. on February 28, with 5,000 pairs of tickets available. More information and participation in the vote here.
The BBC said tickets will be allocated based on the geographic distribution of the UK population and winners will be notified at the end of April.
“Assisted by an audience of volunteers from the King’s and Queen’s many charities, the concert will feature a world-class orchestra performing the favorite tunes of top performers, as well as performers from across the world of dance and the arts. “, reported the BBC in a statement.
“Performances will be supported by sets and effects located on the Castle’s East Lawn and will also include a selection of spoken word footage by stars of stage and screen.”
BBC Content Manager Charlotte Moore said: “The Coronation Concert on the BBC will unite the nation to mark this momentous occasion and we are delighted to offer the public the opportunity to be part of the event at Windsor Castle through a national vote, while providing the public with exclusive television and radio coverage.”
In another vein, it is rumored that the Spice Girls will perform again at the coronation of King Carlos III.
According to an article published in The Sun, the group is one of the main people behind the three-day celebration which will take place in May.
If the reunion takes place, it will be the first time the five singers – including Victoria Beckham – have performed together since the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics.
Mel B recently hinted at an upcoming announcement involving the five original members: “I’m probably going to get scolded. This is a project we’re really excited about. We’ll be all five of us.”