The solemn coronation of Charles III is scheduled for May 6, 2023 at Westminster Abbey, and a day later a special concert is to take place at Windsor Castle – the event will be graced by popular artists. An orchestra performance is also planned, which will play the new monarch’s favorite songs. However, a problem arose. Famous performers decline invitations. What’s the cause?
He was missing from the coronation playlist. He refused to play the concert
As part of the preparation for the historic event, a special coronation playlist was created, containing songs that, as you can read in a statement from the British Department for Culture, Media and Sport, “aim to honor artists from the UK and the Commonwealth in connection with the upcoming coronation “. The list included, for example, “Treat People With Kindness” by Harry Styles or “Come Together” by The Beatles. However, Elton John was missing, which caused some controversy – the musician has been using the title “sir” given by Queen Elizabeth II for charity since 1998. He was also friends with Princess Diana, and performed the famous “Candle in the Wind” at her funeral, but none of his songs were included in the playlist. The singer, known for the hit “Rocket Man”, received an offer to perform during the coronation concert. Refused. As it turns out, he’s not the only one.
Even “Spajsetki” are giving up. There is an opinion of PR specialists
According to the magazine “Rolling Stone”, Adele, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Robbie Williams and … the reactivating Spice Girls were also asked to grace the ceremony. However, none of the performers accepted the invitation. It turns out that most of the artists refused without giving a specific reason. The exception is Elton John, who said that the performance on May 7 interferes with his concert plans. However, the magazine “Page Six” shared the opinion of experts. They believe that the real reason is different – the invited musicians do not want to be perceived as supporting the British monarchy, which raises numerous controversies.
The royal family has faced many PR disasters in recent times, and anyone performing at a concert would have to wonder if it would not meet with a negative reaction from fans.
Simon Jones told Rolling Stone. A similar opinion is expressed by the head of one of the British companies dealing with the PR of music artists, working, among others, at with Adele and Styles.
For them, storytelling is very important. Such large, symbolic connections carry a lot of weight and literally go down in history in bold. I understand why there is a debate in the PR industry about whether artists should do it or not.
– she said. She also added that, in her opinion, the performance on the occasion of the coronation is not a good PR game, because while Queen Elizabeth II was a recognizable figure appreciating artists, Charles can hardly be credited with any merit. The woman asked to hide her full name.
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Coronation of Charles III – who will perform?
Charles III gained the unofficial title of king immediately after the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, last year, but the formalities will not be finalized until spring. “Their Royal Highnesses The King and Queen Consort hope Coronation Weekend will be an opportunity to spend time and celebrate with friends, families and communities in the UK, Realms and Commonwealth,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement. Perhaps the monarch will find artists who will want to celebrate with him. At the moment, the members of Take That, Robbie Williams’ former band (who himself turned down the proposal) – Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Gary Barlow – have agreed. The event will be hosted by Lionel Richie, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Kylie and Dannii Minogue.
Source: Gazeta
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