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The Electric Proms 2009 |
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Now in their fourth year, the Electric Proms have grown into a fine fixture of the musical calendar, centred on Camden, north London, and its handsomely renovated Roundhouse theatre.
We round up the coverage on TV and radio:
Tuesday 20 October
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Robbie Williams
Robbie returns with horns, strings and band to introduce his eclectic new album.
9:00pm, BBC Radio 1
11:20pm, BBC2
Wednesday 21 October
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Dizzee Rascal
The homegrown, chart-topping rapper jazzes up East-End grime with a live orchestra.
7:00pm, 1Xtra
11:20pm, BBC2
Thursday 22 October
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Doves
The indie rockers are joined by The London Bulgarian Choir and sitarist Baluji Shrivastav.
9:00pm, BBC 6 Music
11:20pm, BBC2
Magazine
The reformed post-punk icons deliver a set of A- and B-sides from their previous hit singles.
7:00pm, BBC 6 Music
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Florence and the Machine
Feisty Florence Welch and her band will be performing tracks from her Mercury Prize-nominated debut album Lungs.
9:00pm, BBC 6 Music
Metronomy
The soundclash group mix guitars and dance music.
9:00pm, BBC 6 Music
Friday 23 October
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Shirley Bassey
The legendary diva celebrates 50 years in the business ahead of her new album release.
8:00pm, BBC Radio 2
Saturday 24 October
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Smokey Robinson
The soul survivor celebrates the 50th anniversary of Motown records.
8:00pm, BBC Radio 2
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Official Electric Proms site
For more information on the acts, visit the BBC's
Electric Proms site.
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