The stalwart BBC music series Later… With Jools Holland had celebrated its 30th anniversary in October with a live concert in London. A secret lineup will play the Hammersmith Apollo on October 5, before footage airs later in the year.
The performance was recorded last October 5, but the video recording has now been made public on YouTube by the BBC, while the entire show for the 30th anniversary of "Later... with Jools Holland" is available on the streaming platform of the English public service for UK viewers.
Performers had span “different eras and musical worlds,” according to a press release, and will mix previous guests to the show with newer artists. (Pitchfork)
Jools Holland, the show host and former member of Squeeze, said, “It’s unbelievable that this year sees my show reach its thirtieth birthday.
It’s a testament to the great power of music that we are still going strong, and are now the longest running international music show on earth.
I’m delighted and honoured that we’re going to celebrate this monumental milestone with a special one off event in the fabulous Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith the scene of so many legendary musical moments.”
A celebration of the 30th anniversary of Later... with Jools Holland, held in west London and featuring a blend of artists from different eras and musical worlds who have appeared on the show over the years, as well as several newer acts. With performances by Robert Plant, First Aid Kit, Michael Kiwanuka, Richard Hawley, Seasick Steve, Benjamin Clementine, Martin and Eliza Carthy, Gogol Bordello, Poppy Ajudha, Imelda May, the Joy and Celeste.
You can watch other perfromances on Facebook Holland page: https://www.facebook.com/laterwithjoolsholland/
