I think we dissed the BBC's Electric Proms when they were first announced - and I remain unconvinced another live music event is the very best use of licence fee payers money - but even the cynics round here have to admit the line up is looking pretty special.
Among the shows being planned for the Beeb's live music fest will be a mini-opera by The Who, which has been described by Pete Townsend as a "a concept piece about three children forming a rock band", and the very first live performance of Damon Albarn's previously reported new project The Good, The Bad And The Queen. Mercury Music Prize nominees The Guillemots will also appear, in collaboration with the BBC Concert Orchestra.
As previously reported, the Electric Proms will take place from 25 to 29 Oct in Camden. The first batch of tickets go on sale tomorrow.