Mikhail Gorbachev is one of the few people who can justify the label ‘the man who changed the world’.

In March 2011, he will turn 80. Outstanding representatives of the world of culture, science, sport, entertainment and politics from around the globe will join together at the Royal Albert Hall 2011 to celebrate the life of the Nobel Peace Prize winner and transformational 20th Century figure. The evening will be presented by special guests including Sharon Stone.

This fantastic gala evening will bring together the greatest artists from East and West, who will perform unique duets on the Royal Albert Hall stage to honour Gorbachev’s achievements. Together, they will celebrate the seven stages of Mr Gorbachev’s life including his childhood, rise to high office, the reforms of Perestroika, his international peace efforts and the charitable work of the Gorbachev Foundation.

Artists currently confirmed to be performing at this event include:

Bryan Ferry

Katherine Jenkins

Scorpions

Melanie C

The London Symphony Orchestra

Maestro Valery Gergiev

Bolshoi and Mariinsky Soloists

Dmitry Hvorostovsky

Andrey Makarevich and Mashina Vremeni

Igor Krutoi

Turetsky Choir

Andrey Gavrilov

Artists line-up may be subject to change.

A long list of high profile VIPS will attend the red carpet event including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Angela Merkel, the RT Hon Sir John Major and mayor Boris Johnson.

For more information please visit www.gorby80.com

Tickets are now on sale from the Royal Albert Hall Box Office and online at www.royalalberthall.com