Festival Diary
The events and gigs of the BBC Electric Proms hour by hour.
Sunday 29 October 2006
12.00
Dave Chappelle's Block Party film captures an unforgettable street party with comedian Chappelle and performances from Kanye West & The Fugees.
14.00
The Next Stage gig marathon begins at The Barfly with an amazing performance from Belfast act Cashier No 9. They were joined by two Austrian schuhplatter who slapped their thighs, knees and soles of the feet to provide the rhythm as well as adding a bit of colour to proceedings. Nine bands are set to appear between now and 23.00.
14.30
Film Rock The Bells tells the tale of a festival producer who put everything on the line for his dream of reuniting The Wu-Tang Clan.
18.00
Cardiff-based band Spencer McGarry Season hit the stage at The Barfly as part of the on going Next Stage gig. Looking very sharp, they performed a funky, psychedelic set to a buzzing crowd.
19.30
Glasgow three piece The Fratellis shrug off nerves about playing their biggest ever gig as support to The Who and put in a polished set. Highlights included their recent single 'Chelsea Dagger' and a cover of Goldfrapp's 'Ooh La La'.
20.00
The doors opened to Basement Jaxx' Crazy Itch Club at KOKO. A night of music, special guests and kossack dancing.
21.00
The Who put on one hell of a show to an adoring crowd in the Roundhouse as they perform classic tracks as well as premiering their brand new mini opera. This is more than just a gig, it's a musical extravaganza that fits the final night of the inaugural BBC Electric Proms.
22.15
The FREEDM studio's final performance was Rodney P's Word Sound Power for 1Xtra. Three inner city acts used rap, poetry and singing to demonstrate their desire to inspire though the power of words.
