The Who Rock Opera For Electric Proms

| 16 August 2006

The Who will debut their long-awaited rock opera 'Wire And Glass' at the brand new BBC Electric Proms Festival, which takes place in London later this year...

The festival, which encourages artists to perform something different or unique, take places at the Roundhouse in Camden, London, from 25-29 October.

The Who, famed for their 1970s rock operas such as 'Tommy', will play the new production in full on Sunday, 29 October.

Another act already confirmed is Damon Albarn's latest super-group project, The Good, The Bad and The Queen, which also features ex-members of The Clash and The Verve.

The band will perform their debut album from start to finish on Tuesday, 26 October.

The Guillemots are also confirmed to play, although it has not yet been confirmed when.

Three more massive gigs are set to be announced for the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, while organisers have also promised a series of 'early gigs', plus a film programme, workshops, intimate performances and a special John Peel night.

In addition, 14 unsigned artists are being lined up for fringe events at nearby venues.

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