Mumford & Sons and Breabach to appear alongside Opry members at Royal Albert Hall
The Grand Ole Opry announces that Grand Ole Opry: Live in London will be broadcast exclusively on BBC Two and BBC Radio 2, bringing the Opry to millions across the UK.
Special UK guest artists Mumford & Sons and Breabach are slated to appear alongside Opry members Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Darius Rucker, and Marty Stuart for the first-ever live international broadcast at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall on Friday, September 26th.
Fans can tune in to BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds on Thursday, October 2nd at 7 pm to hear the show in its original format as a live radio broadcast, as part of an evening celebrating country music. Following the radio presentation, BBC Two will air a special TV broadcast in October, with highlights from what promises to be an unforgettable night.
The radio and TV programs will be available on BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer for 30 days after broadcast.
The collaboration with the BBC marks a significant milestone in the Opry’s global journey and underscores their shared commitment to showcasing country music in the UK.
During the program, which will follow the traditional Opry show format, fans can look forward to a blend of contemporary and classic country hits, showcasing country music styles and featuring exclusive collaborations.
A limited selection of tickets, including Gallery Standing tickets, will be available on Friday, September 12th at 10 am local time through the Royal Albert Hall box office and website.
In the United States, fans will be able to experience the show live on its flagship home, WSM radio, which will broadcast the September 26th performance in its entirety. The airing is planned as part of a special day of “Live in London” programming celebrating the Opry’s historic first international broadcast.
Grand Ole Opry: Live in London will be co-hosted by BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay and WSM radio host Kelly Sutton. The telecast is executive produced by Guy Freeman with LiveWire Pictures, Steve Buchanan with SteadiBeat Media and Bob Shennan, along with Martin Fischer, Patrick Q. Moore and Dan Rogers for the Grand Ole Opry. The BBC Two broadcast of Grand Ole Opry: Live in London is commissioned by Rachel Davies, Commissioning Editor, BBC Popular Music TV. The Head of BBC Popular Music TV is Jonathan Rothery.
In celebration, the Opry has partnered with Julien’s Auctions to offer a rare experience benefiting the Opry Trust Fund, which has supported members of the country music community in times of need since 1965. The winning bidder will receive two premium tickets to the Opry show at Royal Albert Hall, exclusive access to a rehearsal earlier that week, and signed memorabilia, including an event poster and a copy of 100 Years of the Grand Ole Opry. Bidding closes on September 19th.
Grand Ole Opry: Live in London is part of a series of events, limited-edition releases, special performances, exhibits, book publications, and merchandise celebrating the historic year.
