This is an initiative supported by the entire music industry and has the backing of ambassador Jessie J. She says, “I’m so proud of being British, my accent says it all. I think it’s very important to be proud of where you’re from, and I don’t think anywhere is like the UK. I think music is a perfect way to celebrate and we make it very well.”
The aim is to use this week to spotlight the amazing musical heritage that Great Britain has. A DVD of some of the most memorable British live performances ever seen will be released on Monday 14th May to mark the start of a week that will involve live performances, events and discussions on Great British Music.
Here's a trailer for the DVD featuring a mash-up of all those live moments that have been shortlisted:
Full Track Listing
01 David Bowie / Ziggy Stardust Hammersmith Odeon, 1973 02 The Who / Won’t Get Fooled Again Shepperton Studios, 1978 03 Queen / Radio Gaga Wembley Stadium, 1986 04 Orbital / Chime Glastonbury Festival, 1994 05 Pulp / Common People Glastonbury Festival, 1995 06 Spice Girls / Wannabe/Who Do You Think You Are? BRIT Awards, 1997 07 Radiohead / Karma Police Glastonbury Festival, 1997 08 Robbie Williams / Let Me Entertain You Knebworth, 2003 09 Muse / Knights Of Cydonia Wembley Stadium, 2007 10 George Michael / Faith Earls Court, 2008 11 Blur / Tender Glastonbury Festival , 2009 12 Adele / Someone Like You BRIT Awards, 2011 13 Coldplay / Every Tear Is A Waterfall Glastonbury Festival, 2011 14 Take That / The Flood City of Manchester Stadium, 2011
Bonus track Amy Winehouse / Back to Black iTunes Festival , 2007 (available on iTunes download only)
