BBC Electric Proms
Overview
The BBC Radio 2 Electric Proms was an October music festival in London run by the BBC for five years, 2006–2010, with each event broadcast domestically on both radio and television.
Seasons
Season 1 (2006)
In 2006 the BBC Electric Proms brought together the best new and established live performers. From massive gigs in Camden's Roundhouse to intimate performances, everyone was encouraged to try something new. Be it debuting a new project, a collaboration or a performance with an orchestra.
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Paul Weller & Jamiroquai
2006-10-25The BBC Electric Proms kicks off with the world premier headlined by Paul Weller & Jamiroquai Set list: Pete Doherty; The Magic Numbers ; Klaxons; Jamiroquai; Paul Weller ; The Young Knives
Runtime: 65 minEpisode 2: Damon Albarn feat. The Good, The Bad and The Queen & The Raconteurs
2006-10-26Headliners: Damon Albarn & The Raconteurs 1. Damon Albarn turns the clock back to the turn of the century as his gang of vagabonds, The Good, The Bad and The Queen, headline the Main Space. 2. The Raconteurs produce a fantastic set at the Electric Ballroom, performing tracks from their debut album 'Broken Boy Soldiers'.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 3: James Brown & Band, Fat Boy Slim & Nitin Sawhney
2006-10-27Headliners: James Brown's band 1. James Brown's band appears on stage in the Main Space and whips the crowd into a frenzy. Twenty minutes later the Godfather of Soul finally appears and delivers an incredible set that features some seriously funky music. 2. Fat Boy Slim plays one of his most intimate gigs in years as he performs an outstanding set at the Lock Tavern in Camden. 3. Nitin Sawhney hosts a two-hour event featuring a very special line-up of guest musicians and vocalists.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 4: Kasabian
2006-10-28headliners: Kasabian
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 5: The Who
2006-10-29Headliners: The Who
Runtime: N/A minSeason 2 (2007)
Headliners: Mark Ronson, Paul McCartney; Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party, Ray Davies and Friends;
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Mark Ronson
2007-10-24Mark Ronson and the BBC Concert Orchestra (with guests Daniel Merriweather, Charlie Waller, Candie Payne, Wale, Ricky Wilson, Sean Lennon and others); The Coral; Editors; Blanche; Charlie Louvin; Sigur Rós; Siouxsie Sioux; Agaskodo Teliverek; Daft Punk's Electroma; The Beatles' Help!; Radio Luxembourg
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 2: Paul McCartney
2007-10-25Paul McCartney performs a selection of old Beatles hits plus newer solo songs at the Roundhouse in London.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 3: Kaiser Chiefs
2007-10-26Kaiser Chiefs via David Arnold; Reverend and The Makers; New Cassettes; Cold War Kids; The Metros; Daler Mehndi and The Wolfmen; Bishi; Basquiat Strings with Seb Rochford, Ellery Eskelin and Simon H Fell
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 4: Bloc Party
2007-10-27Bloc Party in The Roundhouse Main Space; Kano Presents London Town; Ghetto; Maps
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 5: Ray Davies and Friends
2007-10-28Season 3 (2008)
Headliners: Burt Bacharach, The Streets; Nitin Sawhney; Saturday Night Fever & Razorlight; Oasis
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Burt Bacharach
2008-10-22LONDON: Burt Bacharach with the BBC Concert Orchestra; XX Teens; Wild Beasts; Africa Express; Goldfrapp LIVERPOOL: Tony Christie
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 2: The Streets
2008-10-23LONDON: The Streets; Santogold; Keane; Maddy Prior LIVERPOOL: BBC Merseyside Peel Night – Milanese; Rolo Tomassi; 2 Hot 2 Sweat
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 3: Nitin Sawhney
2008-10-24LONDON: Nitin Sawhney and the London Undersound Orchestra LIVERPOOL: The Last Shadow Puppets; Stephen Fretwell; BBC Merseyside event with Steve Lamacq
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 4: Saturday Night Fever curated by Robin Gibb & Razorlight
2008-10-25LONDON: Saturday Night Fever curated by Robin Gibb, with special guests Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Sam Sparro, Sharleen Spiteri, Gabriella Cilmi and Bryn Christopher; Justice, Coldcut via The Radiophonic Workshop; Red Light Company; Fox Cubs; Micachu LIVERPOOL: Razorlight; Kitty Daisy and Lewis; Thomas Tantrum; Esser
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 5: Oasis
2008-10-26LONDON: Oasis with the Crouch End Festival Chorus; Glasvegas; Lowkey; BBC Introducing – Pete and the Pirates; General Fiasco; Pull in Emergency; Chew Lips LIVERPOOL: Wave Machines; The Maybes?; Candie and Howard; Elliott Payne
Runtime: N/A minSeason 4 (2009)
Headliners: Robbie Williams; Dizzee Rascal; Doves & Florence + the Machine; Shirley Bassey; Smokey Robinson
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Robbie Williams
2009-10-20Robbie Williams (Musical Director – Trevor Horn)
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 2: Dizzee Rascal
2009-10-21Dizzee Rascal with The Young Punx and the Heritage Orchestra. (Musical Director – Hal Ritson) BBC Radio 1Xtra After Party (Studio Theatre)
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 3: Doves
2009-10-22London: Doves with the London Bulgarian Choir and arrangements by Avshalom Caspi; Magazine Manchester: Florence + the Machine; Metronomy
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 4: Shirley Bassey
2009-10-23Shirley Bassey with the BBC Concert Orchestra; Richard Hawley
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 5: Smokey Robinson
2009-10-24Roundhouse: Smokey Robinson and his band with the BBC Concert Orchestra
Runtime: N/A minSeason 5 (2010)
Headliners: Elton John, Robert Plant & Neil Diamond
3 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Elton John
2010-10-28Elton John (collaborators – Leon Russell, Plan B, Rumer )
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 2: Robert Plant
2010-10-29Robert Plant (collaborators – Band of Joy, London Oriana Choir)
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 3: Neil Diamond
2010-10-30Neil Diamond with Lulu and Amy MacDonald
Runtime: N/A min