Aug 30, 2006 • 1 min read

Second John Peel Day planned for October

BBC Radio 1 will hold a second John Peel Day on 12 October, with gigs and club nights encouraged worldwide, backed by Peel's widow Sheila Ravenscroft.

BBC Radio 1 has announced it will hold a second John Peel Day on 12 Oct to mark the anniversary of the late great DJ's final show on the music station.

As last year, bands, artists and DJs all over the world will be encouraged to stage gigs and club nights that honour Peel and, where possible, his passion for new and alternative music.

Confirming her support for the second John Peel Day, Peel's widow Sheila Ravenscroft told reporters: "I hope many bands and venues will want to celebrate John's anniversary. Everyone should have a fantastic night."

Last year more than 500 events took place as part of the celebrations. Radio 1, for their part, will repeat a number of classic 'Peel Sessions', as well as reporting on John Peel Day events.

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