U2’s Bono and The Edge, Depeche Mode and Cat Burns will perform in BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room at Maida Vale studios this month and next.
Each artist performs three tracks – a new song, one of their well-known tracks and a classic cover version from another artist – accompanied by an orchestra.
These latest performances, which have already been recorded and filmed, will be broadcast during Gary Davies’ show in March and April and on BBC Sounds. They will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and hear on BBC Sounds, available for 30 days afterwards.
Gary Davies says: “U2 are quite simply my favourite band ever so to interview Bono and The Edge and see their Piano Room performance was a dream come true for me.
“Follow that up with the legendary Depeche Mode, who have crafted some of the best loved songs in the world, and amazing new talent Cat Burns, and I can safely say that Radio 2’s Piano Room really has a treat in store for listeners.”
Jeff Smith, Head of Music, Radio 2, says: “Radio 2 offers its 14 million listeners the finest live music offering of any radio station in the UK, and I’m very proud of our stunning Piano Room month in February which delivered exquisite performances from some of our listeners’ favourite artists, including Suzanne Vega, Haircut 100 and P!nk.
“Hot on its heels, we now announce three more stunning performances to be added to the Piano Room canon – Bono and The Edge with orchestra, and Depeche Mode and Cat Burns delivering unique performances accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra.”
