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BBC Radio 1 announced today a very special John Peel tribute gig to take place at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London on Wednesday 12 October. The London date will precede the massive John Peel Day happening across the country and around the world on Thursday 13 October. The line-up so far for the London date includes New Order, The Fall, Super Furry Animals, Laura Cantrell, Jawbone, Misty in Roots and Venetian Snares.
John's wife, Sheila Ravenscroft, said: "We've been to some incredible gigs involving John at the Queen Elizabeth Hall over the years, including his Meltdown festival. It will be odd being there on the 12th without him, but myself and the rest of the family are looking forward to what should be a terrific night. It's great that so many people have put so much effort into both this night and into all the gigs throughout Britain and other countries on the following night."
Andy Parfitt, Controller Radio 1, said: "The amount of music lovers who have got involved in Peel Day to stage gigs is amazing. With the London gig happening as well now, it feels like a fitting way to honour John's memory."
Following the London gig will be Peel Day itself, which now consists of over 300 gigs across the UK as well as events in Spain, Germany, Italy, USA, Holland, New Zealand and Canada - all taking place under the banner of Peel Day. Radio 1 will be broadcasting a mammoth six-hour show from 7.00pm on Thursday 13 October, presented by a host of Radio 1 DJs. Live music from the nationwide gigs will feature throughout, as well as highlights from the London gig recorded the night before.
A major interactive Peel website will launch on 8 October with full details of all the gigs across the world, every track listing from every session, audio and video and a huge gallery of photographs, all celebrating John's life and work.
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