Smokey Robinson, Doves and Dizzee Rascal are the first headliner’s announced for the fourth annual BBC Electric Proms, which takes place at Camden’s Roundhouse venue from October 20 – 24.

Soul legend Smokey Robinson will be backed by the BBC Concert Orchestra on Saturday October 24, performing tracks from throughout his career, celebrating 50 years of Motown Records.

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Doves will perform their live show on October 22 with the London Bulgarian Choir, with help from choral arranger Avshalom Caspi, whilst Dizzee Rascal will be accompanied by a 16-piece string section from the Orchestra.

More acts to be revealed for the festival, but tickets for these first announced shows go on sale on September 16 at bbc.co.uk/electricproms.

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