LN To Run Princess Di Show

Live Nation has announced that it will work with Royal princes William and Harry to produce a memorial concert for their mother Diana, Princess of Wales, but staff are declining interviews because the company feels the day really belongs to her two children.

“We’re not doing any interviews at present as we feel the moment belongs to the princes rather than us, although we’ll be able to comment on the staging of it closer to the time,” explained Live Nation U.K. PR director Christine Gorham.

The December 12th statement only had Graham Pullen, vice president of Fulfillment and Client Services, saying, “I am privileged to be chosen to produce such an amazing event on behalf of both Princes. I’ve been lucky enough to produce large events for Clarence House over a number of years and this will prove to be one of the most exciting.”

Live Nation U.K. president Paul Latham weighed in with a comment on what a “great honor” it is to be doing the show and promised the company will draw on its extensive knowledge and expertise to make it a truly memorable occasion for all concerned.

The July 1, 2007, show at Wembley Stadium comes 10 years after Princess Di’s controversial death in a Paris car crash, which is still the subject of investigation by the English and French authorities and a regular favourite cover story for The Daily Express.

Live Nation will also be the official TV producer, providing feeds to U.K. and Europe in real time, with confirmation of transmission to North America, Canada and the rest of the world to be announced.

The event, called “Concert for Diana” will feature some of her favorite acts and some of the young princes’ own favorites.

All of the artists are being invited to perform by William and Harry. So far, the lineup includes Elton John, Duran Duran, Bryan Ferry, Pharrell Williams, The English National Ballet, Joss Stone, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, who will stage a medley of songs from some of his greatest West End shows.

A number of other major acts will be announced in due course.

So far, the first show in the new Wembley Stadium looks to be a June 16th concert with Muse.