The Prodigy
Firestarters, still. The UK's rave-punk institution hits harder than bands half their age, three decades of menace intact.
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About The Prodigy
The Prodigy is a rave-punk band from Braintree, UK, formed in 1990.
The Prodigy came together in Braintree, Essex, in 1990 around producer and keyboardist Liam Howlett, who had been working in rave and breakbeat hardcore. He recruited dancers Keith Flint and Leeroy Thornhill, later joined by MC and lead vocalist Maxim, turning an electronic project into a live act built around confrontation and physical presence rather than a DJ booth.
Early singles 'Charly' and 'Everybody in the Place' reached the UK top five in 1991, and the 1992 debut album Experience cemented the group's rave roots. Music for the Jilted Generation, released in 1994, pushed the sound toward harder, guitar-inflected breakbeat and marked a deliberate move away from straightforward rave.
The Fat of the Land, released in 1997, went to number one in sixteen countries including the UK and US, driven by the singles 'Firestarter' and 'Breathe'. A third single, 'Smack My Bitch Up', became a UK top ten hit and drew heavy controversy over its video and lyrics.
Leeroy Thornhill left the band in 2000. Keith Flint died in 2019, leaving Howlett and Maxim to carry the group forward; they returned to touring after a hiatus. The live show has stayed built on volume, distorted breakbeats and pace.
The Prodigy have sold an estimated 25 million records worldwide, including more than 4.7 million albums in the UK, and have scored seven consecutive UK number one albums. They have won two Brit Awards for Best British Dance Act, three MTV Video Music Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and received two Grammy nominations.
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Questions about The Prodigy
What festivals is The Prodigy playing in 2027?
The Prodigy is booked at 10 festivals we cover: Lollapalooza Argentina 2027, Lollapalooza Chile 2027, Estéreo Picnic 2027, Lollapalooza Brasil 2027, Welcome to Rockville 2027, Sonic Temple 2027, Boardwalk Rock 2027, Rock am Ring 2027, Rock im Park 2027, Pinkpop 2027.
Is The Prodigy on tour?
Yes. The Prodigy has 5 shows listed, from Fornebu, Norway on Nov 14, 2026 to Amsterdam, Netherlands on Nov 28, 2026, plus 10 festivals on the page above.
Is The Prodigy playing Lollapalooza Argentina 2027?
Yes, The Prodigy is on the Lollapalooza Argentina 2027 lineup, March 12–14, 2027 at Hipódromo de San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Is The Prodigy playing Lollapalooza Chile 2027?
Yes, The Prodigy is on the Lollapalooza Chile 2027 lineup, March 12–14, 2027 at Parque O'Higgins, Santiago, Chile. They play Saturday, March 13.
Is The Prodigy playing Estéreo Picnic 2027?
Yes, The Prodigy is on the Estéreo Picnic 2027 lineup, March 19–21, 2027 at Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar, Bogotá, Colombia.
Is The Prodigy playing Lollapalooza Brasil 2027?
Yes, The Prodigy is on the Lollapalooza Brasil 2027 lineup, March 19–21, 2027 at Autódromo de Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil.
Is The Prodigy playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, The Prodigy is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Saturday, May 8.
Is The Prodigy playing Sonic Temple 2027?
Yes, The Prodigy is on the Sonic Temple 2027 lineup, May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH. They play Saturday, May 15.
Is The Prodigy playing Boardwalk Rock 2027?
Yes, The Prodigy is on the Boardwalk Rock 2027 lineup, May 14–16, 2027 at Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, MD. They play Friday, May 14.
Is The Prodigy playing Rock am Ring 2027?
Yes, The Prodigy is on the Rock am Ring 2027 lineup, June 4–6, 2027 at Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany. They play Friday, June 4.
Is The Prodigy playing Rock im Park 2027?
Yes, The Prodigy is on the Rock im Park 2027 lineup, June 4–6, 2027 at Zeppelinfeld, Nuremberg, Germany. They play Sunday, June 6.
Is The Prodigy playing Pinkpop 2027?
Yes, The Prodigy is on the Pinkpop 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Megaland, Landgraaf, Netherlands. They play Friday, June 18.
Where is The Prodigy from?
The Prodigy is from Braintree, UK.
Who is in The Prodigy?
The Prodigy is Liam Howlett and Maxim (lead vocals, background vocals). Former members include Leeroy Thornhill and Keith Flint.
When did The Prodigy form?
The Prodigy formed in Braintree in 1990.
What was The Prodigy's first album?
The Prodigy's first album was Experience (1992). The latest is No Tourists (2018).
What kind of music does The Prodigy play?
The Prodigy plays rave-punk, electronic and big beat.
What festivals has The Prodigy played before?
The Prodigy has played Sick New World Texas 2026, Louder Than Life 2026, Shaky Knees 2026, EDC Las Vegas 2026, Glastonbury 2025.