On Tuesday 16 September 2008 Echo and the Bunnymen performed live at the Royal Albert Hall, accompanied by LMO. The 16 strong orchestra was conducted by Rupert Christie and led by Cathy Thompson. For the show, which marked their 30th anniversary, Echo and the Bunnymen performed their 1984 classic album ‘Ocean Rain’ in its entirety.

This concert was reprised on 27 November 2008 to a sold out Liverpool Echo Arena.