An exceptional performance entitled A Night When Hope and History Rhyme is set to be held at the White House on 23rd September 2023. The event will be put on in partnership with A&E Networks and The History Channel, set to perform at the world’s most famous building is, Sir Elton John.
During the” Rocketman” singer’s appearance at The White House, he will perform for American president Joe Bidden; the two have a famously close relationship. Within his 2017 memoir, Biden revealed that he listened to Sir John’s music with his children, and when one of his sons was struggling with brain cancer Biden would sing Sir John’s music to his son in the hospital.
Sir John has played for a myriad of noted figures; the upcoming performance will mark the second president who has enjoyed an intimate performance from the “Tiny Dancer” singer. In 1998 the beloved artist was invited to perform a one-off set at a state dinner; those in attendance were then President Bill Clinton and then Prime Minister Tony Blair. During the concert, Sir John was joined by fellow iconic pianist Stevie Wonder. Speaking on Sir John’s upcoming return to the Washington residence, a White House official told CNN Sir John had “expressed an interest on his behalf in playing again at the White House“.
A press release offers further information about the event; it states the concert will “celebrate the unifying and healing power of music, commend the life and work of Sir Elton John, and honor the everyday history-makers in the audience, including teachers, nurses, frontline workers, mental health advocates, students, LGBTQ+ advocates and more.“
It has been reported that plans for the concert were set out months ago, and the funding from the event has been acquired from A&E Networks and The History Channel. At this moment, a large tent is being raised on The White House’s South Lane; the preparation and construction for the event started on Monday. Information concerning the guest list has also been confirmed; it has been reported that 2,000 guests have received an invitation to attend the event. Alongside recently elected Joe Bidden, the president’s wife, Dr Jill Biden, will also be in attendance. The married couple will address the crowd before the concert and are also expected to make remarks during the performance.
The concert set to take place this Friday is promised to be televised for the public to consume and enjoy; however, no concrete date has been issued for fans to tune in to watch Sir John.
