Do you know which song is banned from performance at the Royal Albert Hall? Well accoridng to archives its the Beatles Classic - A Day In The Life The 1967 song makes reference to the iconic venue in the lyrics ‘...and though the holes were rather small, they had to count them all, now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall” A letter from the CEO of the RAH to The Beatles manager, Brian Epstein highlights concern from the venue that the idea of 4000 holes might put off future visitors who may be concerned about falling into one of the alleged holes. Indeed Ernest O”Follipar goes onto suggest alternative lyrics for the song and explain how Ringo could provide backing vocals that would help to protect the venues identity & reputation. John Lennon wrote back to highlight that the band wouldn’t be changing the lyrics, or indeed apologising. The ban was unwittingly broken by Milli Vanilli in 1989 - not a band you’d be expecting to cover The Beatles and the venues authorities have long forgotten the ban is seems. The Royal Albert Hall continues to stand strong - and is celebrating 150 years with an array ogf special events. But who actually owns the Hall? Why was it built - and who is the one star that they would love to host a performance from that hasn't *yet* stood on that very special stage? I was lucky enough to visit earlier this year and talk to the CEO Craig Hassall and Director of Events, Lucy Noble

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