St. Vincent at the BBC Proms

Mary Anne Hobbs presents the St. Vincent Prom, recorded live at the iconic Royal Albert Hall.

On Wednesday 3rd September, Annie Clark—better known as St. Vincent—took to the stage alongside conductor Jules Buckley and his orchestra for Prom 60. The performance showcased bold new arrangements of her songs, drawn from across her Grammy-nominated catalogue.

In this programme, Mary Anne reflects on St Vincent’s musical evolution and key influences. We also hear from Annie herself in conversation with Radio 3’s Elizabeth Alker about curating the Prom set list. Plus, we dive into the BBC Archive to revisit a past interview, where Annie shares her top advice on crafting the perfect "freaky guitar solo."

She’s the queen of ‘raw emotion, electrifying rock and unrestrained self-expression’. Now, fresh from three 2025 Grammy wins – including Best Rock Song and Best Alternative Music Album – St. Vincent makes her BBC Proms debut in a unique UK performance. Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and fascinating artists in modern music, the chart-topping American ‘art-rock siren’ collaborates with Jules Buckley and his orchestra, performing brand-new symphonic arrangements of tracks from her eclectic back catalogue.