It's been a busy year for Albert Hall - from countless Bongo's Bingo to one of our busiest gig seasons yet, so many memories have been made! We couldn't have done it all without our beloved staff, so we're passing them the mic to see which tracks have defined the year for them.
Starburster – Fontaines D.C. | Jenny Martin, Supervisor
“Such good vibes and I even saw it live this Summer!”
It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be – Olivia Dean | Millie Brown, Bartender
“A whimsical track, sweeps you off your feet! Wish I was here to have seen her show at our venue last year”
Heavy Eyes – Zach Bryan | Jack Crawford, Bartender
“My most listened to song this year and easily the best. Got to see him at BST Hyde Park this Summer and have just booked to see him again next year!”
Times Like These – Addison Rae | Frankie Austick, Team Leader
“I got to see her live at Manchester Academy in the Summer and ‘Addison’ has been on an endless repeat. This track specifically resonates as it embodies the resilience needed to navigate life – my go-to for motivation!”
Drums of Death – FKA Twigs, Koreless | Niamh Gardner, Bartender
“One word: iconic. Just so unique and full of energy, perfect way to get ready for a shift. Hoping to see her in London next year!”
take me by the hand – Oklou, Bladee | Aimee Hankinson, Team Leader
“I became hooked on Oklou right before she released ‘choke enough’ in February and I was instantly obsessed! It’s easily my Album of the Year (which I pretty much knew from the moment it dropped) and this song is always in my head and on repeat!”
Delete – Ninajirachi | Kenzie Glover, Team Leader
“A really fun and sweet track that I can dance to anytime”
On and On – Sub Focus, bbyclose | Amelia Hickling, Bartender
“Just reminds me of summer, dancing the night away for five days straight at a festival”
Don’t Take the Night Away – Chris Rainbow | Oscar Furmidge, Bartender
“I’ve been listening all year and I’ve never gotten sick of it. Everything about it is just everything I love about a 70’s track”
Other Side of the River – Big Boy | Danny Doherty, Bartender
“As a whole, hardcore music has really helped get through some tough times this year. The visceral energy on display is perfect for all moods and this song in particular is spectacular. The vocals are the biggest draw, a complete departure from the bands other songs. It’s moving, fun and just a standout in what has been a brilliant year for not just the hardcore genre but music in general!”
Slide Away – Oasis| Arthur Scrivener, Bartender
“I used to dream of them reuniting when I was a young musician so was over the moon to see them perform at Heaton Park with my best friend and at Wembley with my family. Got to share an incredible experience with people who I care about so much – which is the essence of what we do every day! This song was an absolute highlight”
Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt – The Mars Volta | Kate Gardner, Team Leader
“I was recommended this album earlier this year and have since became a big fan of the band! This is my favourite from the album and was one of my top songs in my Spotify wrapped”
Cellophane – DON BROCO | Niamh Christian, Team Leader
“I’m honestly obsessed with this band and this song is me of my favourites. It’s about trying hard despite everything life throws at you, so it’s definitely got me through some busy shifts!”
Never Enough – Turnstile | Anna Graham-Martin, Bartender
“A banger of a song”
Wide Open Spaces – The Chicks | Shannon Riley, Bartender
“I graduated this year and this is the anthem to that! It represents me becoming a real life adult girl in a real life adult world – somehow… Haha”
Makes You Fly – Dumbo Gets Mad | Megan McArdle, Bartender
“My go-to for getting ready. Be it for a shift or a night out, this always gets me going!”
EURO-COUNTRY – CMAT | Oli Railer, Team Leader
“A certified bop and the top of my Spotify Wrapped”
Free Now – Gracie Abrams | Emily Harrison, Team Leader
“‘The Secrets of Us’ has been on repeat this year. This track gets me in my feels and I got to see it live in the Spring!”
I Feel the Earth Move – Carole King | Olivia Twinn, Team Leader Support
“Warm, cosy vibes. Proper heartwarming”
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For the first time ever, we’re bringing a special late-night edition of Bongo’s Bingo to Albert Hall to celebrate New Year’s Eve!
Complete with a countdown at midnight and running until 2am, there’ll be cheesy sing-a-longs (Aul Lang Syne included, of course), dance-offs and plenty of mega prizes…
New Year’s Eve