Jarvis Cocker reveals Pulp to perform exclusive BBC sessions

Jarvis Cocker was a guest on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on Radio 2 earlier, where it was revealed that Pulp will be performing world exclusive live sessions for the station and BBC Radio 6 Music.

The sets will be recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre in London’s Broadcasting House, with the band playing some of their hits, as well as tracks from their upcoming album, More.

6 Music Session: Pulp Live – will be broadcast in Nick Grimshaw’s show on Thursday 29 May, alongside an interview between Nick and the band.

For Radio 2 In Concert, Pulp will perform in front of a small audience at the BBC Radio Theatre on Wednesday 7 May.  It will be broadcast in Jo Whiley’s show on Thursday 29 May, which will also feature an interview.

On Friday 30 May, The Scott Mills Breakfast Show will also feature some exclusive tracks from the recording from 9am.

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.”

Nick Grimshaw said: “It was amazing to hear Pulp’s new music exclusively on Lauren’s show last week.

“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.”

Jo Whiley said: “I have been a fan of Pulp for as long as I have been presenting on the radio, and it’s a joy to still be following their hugely successful career all these years later.

“I’m so looking forward to hearing all those songs that have such personal significance to me – and to our Radio 2 listeners – as they play to a small audience of lucky fans in the BBC Radio Theatre next month.”

Jeff Smith, Head of Music for Radio 2 and 6 Music, said: “Pulp are one of the UK’s most loved bands, with a steady stream of hits and songs that have grown in popularity and status over the years.

“I’m delighted that the band have agreed to give the BBC two contrasting sets, one for Radio 2 appealing to musical mainstream audiences and another for 6 Music whose listeners’ tastes lie beyond the mainstream.”

Pulp’s 6 Music performance will also be available in vision on BBC iPlayer from Thursday 29 May and on demand for 30 days. The band’s Radio 2 in Concert will also be broadcast on BBC Two in June and then be available on BBC iPlayer.