In what seems a surprising collaboration, Machine Gun Kelly has announced a one-off show at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 31 May, with tickets available here later this week.
In a statement, the Royal Albert Hall’s Director of Programming, Matthew Todd, said: “The Hall has been a home for trailblazers, innovators and cultural icons since we opened in 1871.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome MGK later this year, one of the leading artists of his generation and someone that has evolved constantly as the best artists do.”
The Royal Albert Hall. The Grade I Listed building is situated opposite the Prince Albert Memorial in Hyde park, and has been in continuous use since it was opened in March 1871. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
MGK – real name Colson Baker – will squeeze the performance (titled ‘A Night With Machine Gun Kelly) in on 31 May, before embarking on a number of appearances at European festivals over the summer.
The musician’s sixth studio album, Mainstream Sellout, was released in March 2022 and he last performed in the UK in October, playing Wembley Arena.
Headbang the demons out of YOUR body with @machinegunkelly on 31 May.
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday: https://t.co/BXN2CMAkAq https://t.co/4Q3UPqn2IR pic.twitter.com/LlLxWaNlYw
— Royal Albert Hall (@RoyalAlbertHall) February 8, 2023
It’s not been all plain sailing for MGK lately. Last month, his directorial debut film Good Mourning was nominated for an impressive seven Golden Raspberry Awards, including ‘Worst Picture’ – the night’s biggest prize.
The ‘Razzies’ are a parody awards show, celebrating the worst in cinema. Good Mourning is described as a “laugh-free stoner comedy” on the site, and scored a big, fat zero on Rotten Tomatoes.
