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Electric Proms: Kasabian join a night with the 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra... and line-up for Radio 1's Peel Night revealed
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The 91Èȱ¬ confirmed today that Kasabian - the rock'n'roll band of 2006 - will fulfil a lifetime ambition at the 91Èȱ¬ Electric Proms - performing live with an orchestra.
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The band - whose incredible live shows and world-conquering attitude has seen them join Rock's A-List - will take to the stage at the Roundhouse in Camden with the 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra on Saturday 28 October.
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They will be performing specially commissioned re-workings of tracks from their debut album 'Kasabian' and recent Number One album 'Empire'.
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The festival, dedicated to creating new moments in music, takes place from 25 to 29 October at the Roundhouse and at satellite venues all over Camden.
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All of the artists performing at the festival have been challenged to come up with something innovative for their performance that reflects the ambition of the event.
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Joining them on the bill will be avant-garde Mercury nominees Guillemots, who will also be performing with the 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra.
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They will be bringing to life the lush orchestral sounds of their debut album 'Through the Windowpane'.
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The 91Èȱ¬ today also confirmed that Radio 1's Peel Night will take place on Thursday 26 October as part of 91Èȱ¬ Electric Proms at The Electric Ballroom.
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In true John Peel spirit, the eclectic line up includes garage/punk outfit (and recent NME cover stars) The Horrors and electronic pioneer Squarepusher.
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There will also be a special headline set from US rock act The Raconteurs featuring Jack White, whose other band The White Stripes was championed by Peel.
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The Electric Proms will be broadcast across a number of 91Èȱ¬ television and radio networks including 91Èȱ¬ ONE, 91Èȱ¬ TWO, 91Èȱ¬ THREE, Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, 1Xtra, 6 Music, 91Èȱ¬ Asian Network and 91Èȱ¬ 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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Ticket details
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For information on ticket details for all Electric Proms gigs go to:
Online: bbc.co.uk/electricproms
91Èȱ¬ Electric Proms information hotline: 08703 333 432
Mini-Com: 020 7485 9009
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You can get full info about the Electric Proms on your mobile. Text 'Electric' to 81010 for a link to our mobile site (Text costs 12-15p). Ìý
Notes to Editors
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Acts already confirmed to perform at Electric Proms include:
Jamiroquai, The Good, The Bad and the Queen, (the new project from Damon Albarn with Paul Simonon, Tony Allen and Simon Tong), Jamie T, The Who, Young Tiger and the London Is The Place For Me All Stars, the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, Fatboy Slim, and Basement Jaxx.
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 Electric Proms take place from 25 to 29 October 2006.
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Electric Proms will focus on rock and popular music genres.
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Electric Proms will take place at The Roundhouse, Camden, London.
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There will be musically themed film screenings and events running during the daytime.
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There will be further Electric Proms events staged at The Barfly, The Lock Tavern, KoKo, Jazz Cafe and The Electric Ballroom in Camden, London.
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Highlights of the festival will be available on 91Èȱ¬ TV, Radio and Online.
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Networks covering the event will be 91Èȱ¬ ONE, 91Èȱ¬ TWO, 91Èȱ¬ THREE, Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, 6 Music, 1Xtra, 91Èȱ¬ Asian Network and 91Èȱ¬ World Service.
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Digital viewers will also be able to enjoy performances on demand at the push of the red button during and following the staging of the event.
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Bloggers and people writing about Electric Proms can use the Backstage section of the Electric Proms website. It contains news, interviews and resources designed to be used on non-commercial websites. bbc.co.uk/electricproms/backstage Ìý
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