Later… With Jools Holland will rejoice its thirtieth anniversary with an evening of music on the Eventim Apollo in west London.
The BBC Two staple has seen 60 collection and greater than 450 episode since launching on October 8 1992.
Host, pianist and bandleader Holland will mark the event in entrance of three,000 followers on Wednesday October 5, with the published going down later this yr.
It’s a testomony to the nice energy of music that we're nonetheless going sturdy, and are actually the longest-running worldwide music present on earthJools Holland
The road-up will stay secret till the night time however organisers mentioned it's going to function “a usually thrilling mix of artists from totally different eras and musical worlds”, lots of whom could have appeared on the present through the years.
Later… With Jools Holland has performed an essential function in launching expertise within the UK, with acts together with Adele, Stormzy, Amy Winehouse, Taylor Swift and Alicia Keys all that includes as friends.
Holland, 64, mentioned: “It’s unbelievable that this yr sees my present attain its thirtieth birthday. It’s a testomony to the nice energy of music that we're nonetheless going sturdy, and are actually the longest-running worldwide music present on earth.
“I’m delighted and honoured that we’re going to rejoice this monumental milestone with a particular one-off occasion within the fabulous Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, the scene of so many legendary musical moments.”
Lorna Clarke, the BBC’s director of music, mentioned: “The BBC’s dedication to stay music stays sturdy and in a yr which has seen the return of stay music efficiency, I’m massively proud that after 30 unimaginable years Later… With Jools Holland remains to be busy unearthing the superstars of tomorrow in addition to that includes a few of the world’s best-loved musicians, all to entertain the music-loving BBC viewers at residence.”
Alison Howe, govt producer, mentioned: “Later… reaching its thirtieth birthday is testomony to Jools, all of the unimaginable musicians who've supported us and our crew whose love and dedication of showcasing stay music for the viewers is unmatched.
“With our upcoming collection, this particular present and our thirtieth Annual Hootenanny, it’s going to be an unimaginable three months of stay music.”
A brand new collection of Later… With Jools Holland begins on October 1 on BBC Two and iPlayer and friends this collection will embody The 1975, Self Esteem and Marcus Mumford.
Tickets for the thirtieth anniversary celebration go on sale from Friday September 23 at 10am.