We are thrilled to be announcing the inaugural SISTERS: Annie Lennox and Friends. A special fundraising concert at London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall, to support women and girls facing violence and injustice across the world.
Taking place on 6th March 2025, the concert will be headlined by music icon, singer-songwriter, activist and The Circle Founder Annie Lennox.
Marking Annie’s first headline show in the UK since 2019, the concert will come two days ahead of International Women’s Day, and during Women’s History Month. Further details of the concert, including the full line up will be revealed at a later date.
In Annie’s own words: “I am delighted to be headlining ‘SISTERS: Annie Lennox and Friends’ at the Royal Albert Hall during Women’s History Month next year. The money raised will go to The Circle NGO, a global feminist organisation that I founded back in 2008. The Circle is committed to standing in solidarity and action with women facing violence and injustice across the world. The need has never been greater or more urgent. Millions of women and girls globally are facing increased oppression, while shockingly, 1 in 3 will face violence in their lifetime. I am proud to be part of an event that will make a vital difference to women worldwide who are striving for safety, gender equality and justice. It’s going to be an inspirational occasion.”
Named after the Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin’s 1985 feminist anthem ‘Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves’, SISTERS: Annie Lennox and Friends at The Royal Albert Hall will be raising funds to support marginalised women and girls around the world.
The Circle funds and supports grassroots women-led organisations worldwide from Afghanistan to South Sudan, that are working on the frontlines of gender-based violence, global crises including conflicts, and economic insecurity. Bringing together global feminist changemakers, we advocate and campaign to tackle unjust systems and amplify women’s voices to those in power.
Over the past 15 years, we have supported over 1.4 million people directly on women’s rights and empowered more than 700,000 women and girls facing violence, discrimination and fear.
Raakhi Shah, CEO of The Circle says: “We are delighted to be launching the inaugural SISTERS: Annie Lennox and Friends fundraising concert with our founder Annie Lennox at the Royal Albert Hall to mark Women’s History Month in 2025. Proceeds will go towards supporting the vital work of The Circle NGO across the world, in countries such as Afghanistan, Rwanda, and the UK. As a global feminist organisation, The Circle is committed to standing in solidarity and action with women facing violence and injustice worldwide.
Funding has never been so needed. Things are getting worse for many women around the world. Figures show that in 2024, no country has achieved gender equality, and that the situation of women has deteriorated in 18 countries. Money raised from the event, which falls just before International Women’s Day 2025, will make a vital difference to the world’s most marginalised women and girls striving for safety, gender equality and justice. A huge thank you to everyone for supporting such a crucial concert.”
Matthew Todd, Director of Programming at the Royal Albert Hall, said, “It is an honour for us to be working alongside The Circle during Women’s History Month for this special Sisters at the Royal Albert Hall event. Annie Lennox has been an inspiration to millions around the world as both a musician and activist, so it is incredibly exciting to have her perform her first headline show since 2019 on our stage. It will be great to see the auditorium filled with like-minded individuals who want to contribute to The Circle’s continued fight against injustice towards women, while simultaneously celebrating her iconic music and career.”
After walking the catwalk at the Hall for Fashion Aid in November 1985, Annie Lennox made her musical bow at the Hall the following year, singing at the Colombian Volcano Disaster Appeal Concert, alongside The Pretenders. Her other appearances at the venue have included spectacular guest spots at the famous Concert for George memorial in 2002 – which celebrated the life of George Harrison – the Peace One Day concerts in 2007 and 2008, and the Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall show in 2009.
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