Florence, Jessie J to play Teenage Cancer Trust shows

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Florence and the Machine will headline on Tuesday 3 April

Florence and the Machine, Example, Jessie J and Pulp are among the acts who are to play shows for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Sir Paul McCartney will kick off the run of concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall on 29 March.

The series also features a night of comedy hosted by Jason Manford.

Acts who have played the shows in the past include Tinie Tempah, Arctic Monkeys and Noel Gallagher.

A number of additional acts for this year's events are yet to be confirmed.

The Who's Roger Daltry, a Teenage Cancer Trust patron, said: "The line-up of artists donating their time and talent is incredible. I hope there's something for everyone."

The original line-up of Pulp reunited in 2011 for a string of shows including a headline appearance at the Wireless and Reading and Leeds festivals.

Tickets go on sale at 9.30am on Friday 24 February.

The full dates are:

Example - 30 March

Pulp - 31 March

Jessie J - 1 April

Jason Manford plus guests - 2 April

Florence and the Machine - 3 April

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