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Garbage Shines at Teenage Cancer Trust Concert, Advocates for Social Issues

3/30/2026

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At the Teenage Cancer Trust concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, Shirley Manson and Garbage performed The Cure's "Lovesong."
Garbage's set included "Push It" and "Stupid Girl" and earned a standing ovation.
Placebo opened the night.
The event was curated by Robert Smith.
Shirley Manson addressed social issues, including support for the trans community and anti-far-right protests in London, and she praised Placebo.

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At the Teenage Cancer Trust concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, Shirley Manson and Garbage performed The Cure's "Lovesong."
Garbage's set included "Push It" and "Stupid Girl" and earned a standing ovation.
Placebo opened the night.
The event was curated by Robert Smith.
Shirley Manson addressed social issues, including support for the trans community and anti-far-right protests in London, and she praised Placebo.