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The Royal Festival Hall is closed on Thursday 3 September, re-opening at 5pm to ticket holders only for Letters Live at 7.30pm. The National Poetry Library remains open with entry via the Royal Festival Hall Artists’ Entrance.

Musician Che Lingo wearing a cream outfit, in front of a black background

Che Lingo

Che Lingo is a leading figure in contemporary British music and rap, using his artistry to reflect and drive societal change. He wrote and performed the official soundtrack for the Olympic Refugee Team at the Paris Olympics. His album The Worst Generation earned critical acclaim, while his advocacy for racial justice has positioned him as a prominent voice in the British Black Lives Matter movement. His music has been featured in FIFA and NBA2K soundtracks, anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, and British series Top Boy. He has collaborated with Queen, receiving support from Roger Taylor on his album Coming Up For Air. He has collaborated with global brands like Audemars Piguet, Crunchyroll and Riot Games, and recently presented at the Anime Awards in Tokyo, marking his growing global recognition.