Diana, Princess of Wales Tribute Concert facts for kids

The Diana, Princess of Wales Tribute Concert was a special music event. It was held in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. The concert took place on 27 June 1998. This was just a few days before what would have been her 37th birthday.

The concert happened at Althorp Park. This is a large estate in Northamptonshire, England. It is the family home of the Spencer family. Diana grew up in this very home. Many famous artists performed at the concert. These were musicians Diana herself enjoyed. Some performers included Cliff Richard, Chris de Burgh, David Hasselhoff, and Duran Duran.

About 15,000 people attended the concert. Money from ticket sales went to a good cause. It was donated to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. This fund helped charities Diana supported. However, the ticket price was £39.50. Some people thought this was too expensive. Phil Collins, a famous musician, even commented on the high cost. Parts of the concert were shown on BBC One on July 1st.

What Was the Concert About?

The concert was a way to remember Princess Diana. It celebrated her life and her work. It was also a way to raise money for her memorial fund. This fund continued her charity work.

Who Performed?

The concert featured many popular artists. They played different types of music. This included classical, pop, and rock. These were all kinds of music Princess Diana liked. Some of the well-known performers were:

• Cliff Richard
• Chris de Burgh
• David Hasselhoff
• Duran Duran
• Jimmy Ruffin
• Lesley Garrett
• Lawrence Gowan

Planning the Event

The idea for the concert came from Earl Spencer. He is Diana's brother. He first shared details about the concert in January 1998. This was soon after it was announced that Althorp would open to the public. It was the first time the public could visit the estate.

The list of performers was announced on February 27th. Tickets went on sale the very next day. Two-thirds of the tickets sold quickly. They were gone by the end of February. However, BBC News reported that tickets didn't sell as fast as expected. This led to comments about the high price. Phil Collins shared his thoughts on the cost in a radio interview.

Ticket Talk

The concert tickets cost £39.50. This was a lot of money for many people. Some felt it was too expensive for a tribute concert. The goal was to raise money for charity. But the price might have stopped some fans from attending.

Visiting Althorp Park

Althorp Park opened to the public a few days after the concert. Visitors could enter for a fee of £9.00. Inside, they could see an exhibition. This display showed items from Princess Diana's life. It also highlighted her charity work. The exhibition stayed open until August 30th. This was just before the first anniversary of her death.