Radio 2 In Concert 2017

Radio 2 In Concert is back for 2017! A stellar line up of legendary artists will play live for Radio 2 in the BBC Radio Theatre.

On Thursday 26 October, Radio 2 will welcome Tears for Fears into the BBC Radio Theatre for a special In Concert performance!

Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith formed Tears for Fears in Bath in 1981 and the band enjoyed huge international success in the 1980s with hits such as "Shout" and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World".

On Thursday 9th November, Radio 2’s Jo Whiley will welcome songstress Paloma Faith into the BBC Radio Theatre for a very special In Concert performance!

Paloma released her debut album "Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?" in 2009 and is the only British female artist other than Adele to have three platinum albums.

On Thursday 2nd November, Radio 2’s Jo Whiley will welcome Britpop icon Liam Gallagher to the BBC Radio Theatre to perform In Concert!

Liam rose to fame as the lead singer of Oasis, and later as the singer of Beady Eye, before performing as a solo artist. Oasis are famous for some of the biggest anthems of the 90s including "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger".

On Thursday 16th November, classic rockers Deep Purple will join Radio 2’s Jo Whiley in the BBC Radio Theatre for a special In Concert performance!

Formed in Hertford in 1968, the band were pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, with hits including "Smoke on the Water" and "Child in Time".

On Monday 30th October, disco legends CHIC feat. Nile Rogers will join Radio 2’s Jo Whiley will in the BBC Radio Theatre to perform In Concert.

CHIC was founded in 1976 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards. They enjoyed huge success in the 70s charts with hits including "Le Freak" and "Good Times".