The Prog Prom

A chance to hear highlights from the first-ever Progressive Rock Prom at the BBC Proms 2026.

Curated and presented by the Freak Zone's very Stuart Maconie, it features brand-new orchestral arrangements of music by Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Jethro Tull, Soft Machine,, Genesis, Renaissance, the Moody Blues, Van Der Graaf Generator, Yes, Mike Oldfield, Focus, Osibisa, Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, the Incredible String band, Pink Floyd and Supertramp.

Performed by The BBC Concert Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and conducted by Robert Ames its also features guest appearances by Carl Palmer, Peter Hammill, Jane Weaver, Gruff Rhys, the Staves, Vanessa Haynes and Guy Garvey.