Category: Radio
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Date: 23.08.2005
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91Èȱ¬ Radio 1 announced today that
the first John Peel Day will take place on Thursday
13 October 2005.
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The day will be a celebration of John's life and massive
contribution to music and broadcasting, with as many venues as possible
staging gigs across the UK under the banner of Peel Day.
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Prior to this, there will be a very special London gig
organised by Radio 1, with details to be confirmed nearer the time.
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John Peel died in October last year whilst on holiday in Peru.
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Sheila Ravenscroft, John's wife, said: "John would
have been honoured and fairly amazed that the anniversary is being marked
in such a way.
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"He would appreciate that in years to come Peel
Day will give new bands across the country the chance to be heard."
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Andy Parfitt, Controller of Radio 1, said: "Peel
Day is about celebrating John's legacy and his unrivalled passion for
music.
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"It'll be a day of gigs taking place up and down
the country - something we feel will be a fitting tribute to John."
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Jason Carter, Executive Producer of Live Events at Radio
1, said: "Having spoken to all the major promoters in the UK and
many people involved in live music, the strength of the feeling for
this day has been fantastic, with everyone pledging their support."
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Listen to Radio 1 and visit bbc.co.uk/radio1 for further
information.
