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The Who, Guillemots and music from The Good, The Bad and The Queen at Â鶹Éç Electric Proms
Exclusive collaborations and new moments in music from pioneering artists
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The Â鶹Éç today announced the first acts confirmed to perform at Â鶹Éç Electric
Proms this autumn.
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From 25 to 29 October 2006, Â鶹Éç Electric Proms will take over
the Roundhouse and satellite venues all over Camden, London to create new moments in
music.
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Â鶹Éç Electric Proms is a celebration of new and innovative musical styles.
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Each
of the artists performing will be undertaking a unique performance either by
showcasing new, previously unheard material or via new collaborations.
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Legendary rockers The Who will give a one-off premiere of their rock opera Wire & Glass.
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And
the new project from Damon Albarn with Paul Simonon, Tony Allen and Simon Tong will premiere with a performance of their new album The Good, The Bad and the Queen in its entirety.
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Guillemots will also be creating a new performance with
the Â鶹Éç Concert Orchestra as they embrace the opportunity to create a unique
musical collaboration.
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More acts will be announced throughout August and September along with details
of satellite events at venues all over Camden including the Electric Ballroom,
Jazz Café, Barfly, Koko and The Enterprise.
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Alongside the more established acts
at Â鶹Éç Electric Proms, upcoming artists and acoustic sets will be performed in
the other parts of the Roundhouse.
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During the day there will also be film
screenings, masterclasses and other musical and visual installations taking
place.
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Tickets go on sale for the first acts tomorrow, Wednesday 16 August.
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Â鶹Éç Electric Proms Festival Director, Lorna Clarke, said:"Â鶹Éç Electric Proms is
about creating new moments in music - we are giving new and established artists
a unique platform to push musical boundaries, premiere new work and to explore
collaborative possibilities."
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Â鶹Éç Electric Proms will be broadcast across a number of Â鶹Éç television and radio
networks including Â鶹Éç ONE, Â鶹Éç TWO, Â鶹Éç THREE, Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3,
1Xtra, 6 Music, Â鶹Éç Asian Network and Â鶹Éç World Service.
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There will be extensive
online coverage, and digital television viewers will be able to enjoy
performances on demand at the push of the red button.
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Notes to Editors
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Ticket details
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For further information on ticket details for Â鶹Éç Electric Proms go to bbc.co.uk/electricproms or www.roundhouse.org.uk (£1 booking fee per
ticket).
Roundhouse Box Office: 0870 389 1846 (£2.50 booking fee per ticket).
Â鶹Éç Electric Proms information hotline: 08703 333 432.
Mini-Com: 020 7485 9009.
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You can get full info about Â鶹Éç Electric Proms on your mobile. Text 'Electric'
to 81010 for a link to our mobile site (Text costs 12-15p).
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There will be a very restricted number of reduced price tickets available the
week before the event. People can register their contact details online and they
will be randomly selected and contacted the day before each main stage
performance, and invited to collect their tickets from the Roundhouse Box Office
on performance nights.
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About The Roundhouse
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It is only fitting that an event bringing together the best of music past,
present and future should take place in London's legendary Roundhouse, famous
for its innovative staging and rich musical heritage, allowing dynamic views and
top class seating for each and every audience member.
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The Roundhouse has been recently redeveloped and is making its return to live
events with Â鶹Éç Electric Proms, reaffirming its reputation as one of London's
most important music venues.
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Chief Executive Marcus Davey said: "We are thrilled to work with the Â鶹Éç and
participate in the first Â鶹Éç Electric Proms, which promises to be a ground
breaking, world class festival of contemporary music.
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"I can't wait to experience
wonderful performances in the intimate environment of the Roundhouse."
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New music, film and photography at Â鶹Éç Electric Proms
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Â鶹Éç New Music Shorts
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Â鶹Éç Electric Proms is offering a chance for young movie-makers to plug their
talents into the event with a new film-making initiative.
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Teaming up with the
sharpest in UK record labels - Warp Records, Ninja Tune, Domino and 679
Recordings - film-makers were invited to pitch movie short ideas inspired by
tracks from the labels' trailblazing musicians.
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A shortlist of chosen film-makers
will be announced in September, and six commissions will be awarded a £5,000
budget and a Â鶹Éç Electric Proms premiere for their film.
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More info: bbc.co.uk/newtalent
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Next Stage - New Moments In Music
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As well as showcasing the greatest past and present music legends, Â鶹Éç Electric
Proms is looking to pass the baton onto the next generation of music makers with
its Next Stage competition.
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The Â鶹Éç is now scouring the country for the most
exciting new bands and musicians around.
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Musicians can get involved through
regional Â鶹Éç radio stations where panels of industry experts are waiting to get
their teeth into the careers of the winning artists.
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More info: bbc.co.uk/electricproms
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Live/Life: Digital Photography Competition
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Great events in music history have always been accompanied by great photography,
and now photographers have a chance to make their own mark.
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Whether working with
a high-spec digital camera or a mobile phone, Â鶹Éç Electric Proms is looking for
photography that captures the spirit of modern music.
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Mates on a big night out
at a club, late night band rehearsals, the highlight of a festival experience or
the gig of the year - the winner will work as the exclusive photographer for Â鶹Éç
Electric Proms.
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Send photos to electricpromsphotos@bbc.co.uk.
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