Pulp are set to perform two exclusive gigs for BBC Radio 2 and Radio 6 Music as they build towards their first album release in 24 years.
The britpop legends will record two special sets at the BBC Radio Theatre in London, with the shows being broadcast in full – along with interviews with the band – on Thursday May 29.
‘6 Music Session: Pulp Live’ will be an intimate performance available to listen to on Nick Grimshaw’s 6 Music show (7-10am) on May 29, with ‘Radio 2 In Concert’ being performed in front of a small live audience and available that same evening on Jo Whiley’s Radio 2 show (7-9pm).
The announcement of these special concerts comes off the back of the band sharing details of their upcoming album ‘More’, which will be the Sheffield rockers first new album since 2001’s ‘We Love Life’.
Jarvis Cocker and co’s first album in 24 years will hit the shelves on Friday June 6, as they gave fans a sneak peak into their new sound with the release of the records first single, ‘Spike Island’, last week. The ‘festival-ready’ single is a synth-led indie pop tune that gives a nod to the iconic 1990 Stone Roses gig of the same name. This will be the first music the band will release since the tragic passing of their bassist Steve Mackey in 2023, with the record being dedicated to his memory.
Speaking of his excitement for the upcoming gigs, Pulp lead man Jarvis Cocker said: “We are really looking forward to this. From my time at 6 Music, I remember that the BBC Radio Theatre is a very intimate venue. As long as we can fit all our equipment in there it’s going to be great to play some songs for Radio 2 and 6 Music.”
This excitement is shared by Nick Grimshaw, who’s 6 Music show will broadcast one of the performances, with Grimshaw saying: “I’m so excited to hear more from their new album as part of their 6 Music session and to speak to the band about the process of writing and recording their first album in almost 24 years.”
Tickets will be available for the ‘Radio 2 In Concert’ show via a random draw. The performance will take place at the BBC Radio Theatre on May 7 and the ballot is available to sign up to now, running until Tuesday April 22. Head to www.bbc.co.uk/inconcert to apply now.
As well as the two special shows next month, Pulp will be touring all over UK and Europe this summer, including a homecoming gig at Sheffield’s Tramlines Festival in July.
They will also be heading on a UK arena tour throughout June with dates in Glasgow, Dublin, London, Birmingham and Manchester. Although availability is running low, you can still find any remaining tickets here.
The buzz continues to grow around the return of the ‘Common People’, with summer 2025 shaping up to be a very exciting time for fans of britpop.
