Biffy Clyro singer and guitarist Simon Neil has announced his new six-part series entitled ‘The Simon Neil Experience‘ which will air on BBC Radio Scotland from 9th June 2021 at 10 pm and will also be available to stream and listen to via BBC Sounds. The announcement was made on the band’s Instagram page, the post details the air dates and gives a brief outline of the show’s premise.
Neil has spoken to the BBC regarding his new show and expresses his passion for the medium of radio.
“It’s a pleasure to be doing The Simon Neil Experience with BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Sounds and I’m proud to present six shows that each explore a different style of music that I love. Radio has been a big part of my life as a musician and music fan, and whilst we were not able to travel and share our music with the world, I wanted to share the songs, and artists, that have helped me through the last year, and more, alongside some very special guests that I am incredibly excited about.”
The show will provide an intimate insight into the Scottish singer’s relationship with music through a wide variety of genres and styles, which will also chart Neil’s personal and professional life through the tracks chosen. Each instalment will concentrate on an individual genre and style of music thus providing the listener with a clear, concise and comprehensive education and story behind the chosen songs. Neil will not be alone in his new musical journey; the singer will be joined by a special guest with which he will discuss the music and will conduct interviews with concerning their own personal relationship with music.
The series was commissioned by Gareth Hydes, commissioning editor who is responsible for commissions and scheduling for BBC Radio Scotland. Hydes has also spoken to the BBC regarding the network’s new show.
“It’s fantastic to welcome Simon to Radio Scotland’s presenter stable with this new series. We are excited to be working with him and looking forward to hearing the music that has inspired him through the decades and the stories behind them. It promises to be a must-listen for all Biffy Clyro fans but also for anyone interested in getting more insight in to what influences the front man of one of Scotland’s most successful musical exports.”
Neil’s band Biffy Clyro, which consists of fellow members and brothers, bassist James Johnston and drummer Ben Johnston, have remained a favourite for many music fans since their debut album ‘Blackened Sky’, released 10th March 2002 via Beggars Banquet Records. The band recently celebrated their third number one album with the release of their eighth studio album ‘A Celebrations of Endings’. The album was released on 14th August 2020 and debuted at the number one spot and has sired six singles, with the most recent single entitled ‘North of No South’ released 10th January 2021.
Since their inception, the Scottish rockers have been delighting fans at festivals as well as collecting substantial accolades. Their most recent award saw the band nominated in 2021’s Brit Awards, the group were nominated for British Group which was snagged by popular girl group Little Mix. The band, famed for big festival performances, will be playing at Glasgow Green set to be held on 9th September 2021 as well as a headline spot at next year’s Download Festival.
After their appearance at Glasgow Green the group will be hitting the road in October until November with their sold-out tour, ‘The Fingers Crossed Tour’. The tour will begin on 21st October 2021 with the group performing at University Mountford Hall located in Liverpool and will end on 4th November 2021 with a performance at 02 Academy in Bristol.
Biffy Clyro UK tour dates
09/09/2021 – Glasgow Green – Glasgow
29/10 – University (Mountford Hall) – Liverpool
30/10 – Corn Exchange – Cambridge
31/10 – O2 Academy – Sheffield
02/11 – O2 Forum Kentish Town – London
03/11 – O2 Guildhall – Southampton
04/11 – O2 Academy – Bristol
