Absolute to run 'Rock'n'Roll Football' live event

Absolute Radio will stage a live version of its 'Rock'n'Roll Football' show at Club Wembley on 12 March, inviting listeners to quiz the station's lead football anchors on the minutiae of football tactics, before a screening of Arsenal v Newcastle United.

Ian Wright: host on Absolute Radio's Rock'n'Roll Football show
Ian Wright: host on Absolute Radio's Rock'n'Roll Football show

Dubbed a 'Lads' Night In', the event features Ian Wright leading Russ Williams, Jim Proudfoot and others from Absolute's roster through a charity silent auction on behalf of charity The Prince's Trust, before a Q&A with the pundits and a screening of that night's Premier League game.

Those wanting to attend must be either Club Wembley members, who have priority booking for big international and national fixtures and other events at Wembley, or must win tickets through Absolute.

The event will be filmed and recorded for , and a special podcast will be made for listeners to enjoy after the event.

Cat Macdonald, Absolute Radio's communications director, said: "Club Wembley and 'Rock'n'Roll's football values are well aligned. The opportunity for football fans to watch an Arsenal match with a legendary team player at one of the world's most iconic football venues, while raising funds for the Prince's Trust, is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity."

Ian Wright, Jim Proudfoot and Russ Williams lead the commentary for Absolute Radio's Premier League coverage every Saturday. Absolute holds the rights until 2013.

Earlier this week Absolute joined Digital Radio UK, the body tasked with managing digital radio switchover.

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