Public Service Broadcasting

Public Service Broadcasting is a popular music group from Great Britain that actively tours around the world. The band has released several albums and has many successful songs to its credit. In this article, we will discuss PSB's participation in major festivals, the awards they have received, and, of course, the band members themselves.

Who are Public Service Broadcasting?

The history of Public Service Broadcasting began in 2009 in London. The band became famous for its unique approach to music creation. It combines elements of post-rock with electronica and indie rock, archival audio recordings and documentary material.

Initially, the group was a solo project by J. Willgoose, Esq. He wrote songs based on old films, propaganda broadcasts, and archival recordings.

Later, drummer Wrigglesworth joined him. Thanks to the new member, dynamic percussion appeared, complementing the electronic textures and vintage samples.

The band dedicated their first EP, The War Room, released in 2012, to World War II and related propaganda materials. The EP's success was due to the band's signature style — a combination of historical samples with post-rock, electronica and live instrumentation.

In 2024, the musicians released their fifth studio album, The Last Flight, dedicated to the last flight of the famous aviator Amelia Earhart, who made a round-the-world trip in 1937 and disappeared without a trace over the Pacific Ocean.

List of awards and nominations received by Public Service Broadcasting

In 2012, Public Service Broadcasting's debut song ROYGBIV won the Rebel Playlist award on BBC 6 Music.

In 2015, the musicians won the Breakthrough of the Year award at the fourth annual Progressive Music Awards, presented by Prog magazine.

Public Service Broadcasting at festivals

Over the years, Public Service Broadcasting has taken part in loads of music festivals in different cities. They've played gigs in Edinburgh, Brighton O2 Academy Brixton, Liverpool, Roundhouse, Oxford, Cardiff, Glasgow, and Leeds.

Here are some of the most famous festivals featuring Public Service Broadcasting:

• Aestival in Suffolk (September 2010);
• LeeFest (2013).
• Festival of the Moon in Wakefield (September 2019).

In 2021, the musicians had a big tour of Great Britain.

In 2025, the band is scheduled to perform at festivals and events such as:

Summer Nights at The Bandstand 2025 — 6 August, Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, Scotland;

Latitude Festival 2025 — 26 July, Henham Park, Henham, England;

Wychwood Festival 2025 — 31 May, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England;

Bearded Theory 2025 — 25 May, Catton Hall and Gardens, Walton-on-Trent, England;

Live at Leeds 2025 — 24 May, Temple Newsam, Leeds, England.

Members of Public Service Broadcasting

The members of Public Service Broadcasting complement each other perfectly. They are a close-knit team that has won the hearts of music lovers from different countries. The band consists of four musicians.

Willgoose Esq

One of the leaders of the musical collective. It is to him that Public Service Broadcasting owes its existence. J. Willgoose Esq has mastered the art of playing the guitar and string instruments to near perfection. He creates electronic music, and performing on stage has long been an integral part of his life. J. Willgoose Esq is in his early thirties, and according to one of his interviews, it can be concluded that he is involved in music for his own pleasure. He likes to combine electronic beats with fragments of old films and socio-political themes, telling stories through songs.

Wrigglesworth

Wrigglesworth joined Public Service Broadcasting a little later, so the solo project turned into a duo, and then into a full-fledged band. The musician is an excellent drummer, as well as a pianist and player of other instruments. Wrigglesworth is actively involved in creating set lists. He rarely talks about his personal life, as his career is his priority.

J F Abraham

The bass guitarist of Public Service Broadcasting also plays the drums and a variety of other musical instruments. He has proven many times that he is a natural artist who feels confident on stage. The musician's charisma has helped him gain an army of fans. J F Abraham is responsible for the energetic sound of Public Service Broadcasting.

Mr B

Another member of the band, Mr B, is responsible for creating visual effects and stage designs for live performances. Thanks to him, Public Service Broadcasting's performances are vibrant, memorable and dynamic.

Public Service Broadcasting albums

Public Service Broadcasting became famous for using old films, public information, archival and propaganda materials to replace traditional vocals.

Over the years of their active career, the musicians have recorded several successful albums:

• Inform — Educate — Entertain (2013).
• The Race for Space (2015).
• Every Valley (2017).
• White Star Liner (2018).
• Bright Magic (2021).
• The Last Flight (2024).

Popular songs

Public Service Broadcasting's songs often touch on topics related to historical figures and events.

1. ‘Go!’ (2012).
2. ‘Valentina’ (2015).
3. ‘Progress’ (2017).
4. ‘Gagarin’ (2015).
5. ‘Sputnik’ (2015).
6. ‘Everest’ (2013).
7. ‘Tomorrow’ (2015).
8. ‘The Other Side’ (2015).

Public Service Broadcasting upcoming events

Public Service Broadcasting has several major concerts planned for the coming months:

16 October - Garanti BBVA Konserleri, Blind, Istanbul, Turkey

1 November - London Contemporary Orchestra (matinée), Barbican Hall, London, United Kingdom

1 November - London Contemporary Orchestra (evening), Barbican Hall, London, United Kingdom

11 November – Metropol, Berlin, Germany

12 November – Botanique, Brussels, Belgium

13 November – Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands

1 December – The Neptune, Seattle, Washington, United States

3 December – The Fillmore, San Francisco, California, United States

4 December – The Regent Theatre, Los Angeles, California, United States

9 December – Irving Plaza, New York, New York, United States

11 December – The Concert Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Public Service Broadcasting merch

Fans of Public Service Broadcasting can purchase merchandise related to the band's work. This includes clothing with the band's logo (T-shirts, hoodies), vinyl records, and posters.

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