The Queen's Concerts - Quick Guide - 10 Key Points

• There will be 12,000 invitations for each Concert.
• People to be invited will be chosen by ballot from those who have applied. There are two ways to apply for an invitation:

  By calling 0900 1952 2002

  Data collection is automated, and the caller will be asked for:

  • their name and address and postcode
  • which concert they wish to attend
  • how many tickets they require - one or two (two is the maximum).

  Calls will cost no more than £1 (except from mobiles when costs may vary) with proceeds, after related costs, going to The Queen's Jubilee Charity.

  By logging on to www.bbc.co.uk/queensconcerts

• Those with addresses in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Isles and the Isle of Man may apply.
• There is no age restriction. However it is recommended that children under 8 do not attend. One of the guests must be 18 or over. Full provision will be made for people with disabilities.
• People may apply for both Concerts, although they will only be allocated seats for one Concert. Different people within one family or household may apply. Those who are successful in the ballot may nominate the other guest.
• Calls to apply can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week starting at 8.15 am on Tuesday, 26 February and ending at midnight on Sunday, 17 March.
• Invitations will not be allocated on a first come first served basis. There is as much chance of being selected if the application is made on 17 March as on 26 February.
• Invitations will be allocated according to the broad spread of population around the country. Therefore, if a city or county has 2% of the population, 2% of the invitations will be allocated to that area.
• Successful applicants will be contacted in writing between 8 April and 19 April. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified. Advice on travel and accommodation, if required, will be provided.
• To confirm their attendance, guests will be asked to call a dedicated Helpline and will be asked who will be accompanying them, if applicable. The official invitation will be sent, along with further information on the Concerts, at the beginning of May. The Helpline will not be open until 8 April. Invitations are non-transferable.