Prominent artists including The Cure, The 1975, Geese, Fontaines D.C., Wolf Alice, Yungblud, Nick Cave, and others contribute limited-edition prints to the ‘Good Energy’ exhibition at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Organized by Teenage Cancer Trust, the showcase runs from March 18 to April 9 and highlights the electric connection between performers and fans during live concerts.
Capturing Live Music’s Essence
The exhibition features 21 silk screen prints that transform the mosh pit from a scene of chaos into a haven of community and safety. These works explore the emotional heart of live performances, showcasing candid stage moments selected by the artists themselves.
Contributing acts include Nia Archives, Keane, Sex Pistols with Frank Carter, The Big Moon, The Snuts, Courteeners, Bring Me The Horizon, Enter Shikari, and Elbow. Photographers such as Niall Lea, Jez Pennington, Tom Pallant, Peter Neill, Jordan Curtis Hughes, Tanya Hanley, Andrew Whitton, Aaron Parsons, and Harriet T K Bols capture these intimate instants.
Frank Carter on Punk Energy
Frank Carter shares insights on his selected image from a Sex Pistols performance at the Royal Albert Hall: “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.”
He 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.”
Ties to Charity Gigs
The display coincides with Teenage Cancer Trust’s 2026 concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, curated this year by The Cure’s Robert Smith, who steps in for longtime patron Roger Daltrey. The Cure has supported the charity through memorable fundraisers in 2006 and 2014. Smith’s lineup features Garbage, Wolf Alice, Manic Street Preachers, Chvrches, My Bloody Valentine, and more.
Micky England, Head of Music Merchandise and E-Commerce, explains the exhibition’s goal: “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.”
Exclusive signed prints go on sale, with proceeds benefiting Teenage Cancer Trust.
2026 Concert Lineup
- March 23: Elbow and MRCY
- March 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
- March 25: Mogwai, Craven Faults, and Annika Kilkenny
- March 26: Manic Street Preachers and The Joy Formidable
- March 27: My Bloody Valentine and Chvrches (stripped-back performance)
- March 28: Garbage and Placebo (rare stripped-back performance)
- March 29: Wolf Alice and Nilüfer Yanya
Remaining tickets for the shows are available through official channels.
