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Radio 1 Peel Night bill revealed

John Peel

John Peel

It's part of London's Electric Proms bash

The Raconteurs, recent NME cover stars The Horrors and Squarepusher have been confirmed as the acts for the forthcoming Radio 1 Peel Night.

The event, which will be held as part of the Electric Proms shows, takes place at The Roundhouse in Camden, north London on October 26.

As previously reported on NME.COM, the gig will be preceded by a special compilation 'John Peel - Right Time, Wrong Speed: 1977-1987' on October 9.

Before the big show, several gigs will be held across the country on October 12 for the second annual John Peel Day, in tribute to the broadcaster who died of a heart attack in 2004.

Other big names confirmed for Electric Proms are Kasabian, who will perform with a full orchestra at Camden Roundhouse on October 28. Also, Jamiroquai will play the Jazz Cafe on October 25, Fatboy Slim will play a yet-to-be announced pub in the area on October 27, and Basement Jaxx play KOKO on October 29.

They join already announced acts susch as James Brown, The Who and Damon Albarn's new band The Good, The Bad And The Queen.

For ticket details, go to bbc.co.uk/electricproms.



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