Pete Townshend will be delivering the inaugural John Peel Lecture on October 31st:
BBC Radio 6 Music will launch The John Peel Lecture, a keynote speech given by a leading figure in music and/or broadcasting, at this year’s Radio Festival in October. Taking its inspiration from one of the greatest radio broadcasters of all time, The John Peel Lecture aims to discuss and create insight into music and music-related media from the past, present or future.
The inaugural John Peel Lecture will be given by Pete Townshend, acknowledged around the world as the creative force, guitarist and chief songwriter of The Who - one of the biggest bands to come out of Britain ever, at this year’s Radio Academy Radio Festival on Monday 31st October 2011 in the Lowry Theatre, Salford.
The BBC is offering the opportunity to be in the audience. The lecture will be broadcast live:
The BBC 6 Music John Peel Lecture with Pete Townshend will be broadcast live on 6 Music at 19:00 on Monday 31 October 2011 and you can apply for tickets to be with a chance of attending this groundbreaking event.
