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Sam Smith will perform at Proms and BBC boss says set will be 'appropriate' after Ofcom storm

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Vincent
Published date25 April 2024
Publication titleDaily Mirror, The: Web Edition Articles (London, England)
The 31-year-old Unholy singer will headline a BBC Prom concert on August 2. The star has received many complaints in recent years due to the suggestive nature of many of their shows. The singer has worn many skimpy outfits while performing on stage, angering many people

In 2023, Sam's BRITs performance gained over 100 Ofcom complaints over what people believed to be 'devil worship' and a passionate kiss. People weren't keen on their devil costume. And during their Gloria tour, many complained about how their performance wasn't suitable for younger audiences.

Jumping to Sam's defence, the director of Radio 3, Sam Jackson, said their upcoming performance will be appropriate. He said: "I think what you'll see is a performance that is entirely appropriate for the Proms and entirely appropriate for the audience in attendance.

"The focus will be on Sam Smith and their music and there will be a focus on the unique orchestral arrangement, and the fact that this will be the only opportunity to see Sam Smith in the UK this year. This is very much a Prom – it's not Sam Smith at the Royal Albert Hall. The look and feel will be entirely appropriate for that festival."

At the BRIT Awards last year, Sam performed on stage with Kim Petras for Unholy -which was nominated for Song of the Year. Ofcom later received complaints...

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