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AJ Tracey debuts new album live at BBC Maida Vale with 1Xtra
AJ Tracey has launched his new album Don’t Die Before You’re Dead in an exclusive live event hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra at the BBC Maida Vale Studios.Publication date: 13.06.2025
BBC radio unveils full Glastonbury 2025 broadcast plans across networks
BBC radio will deliver extensive coverage of Glastonbury 2025 with live shows, exclusive interviews and music specials across Radio 6 Music, Radio 1, Radio 2, 1Xtra and Radio 4.Publication date: 03.06.2025
BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Carnival Weekender celebrates Soca and dancehall
BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Carnival Weekender includes special shows, exclusive interviews, and Carnival mixes.Publication date: 24.08.2024
UK rapper Bashy launches new album with exclusive 1Xtra special
West London rapper and actor, Bashy has launched his latest album Being Poor is Expensive with an exclusive 1Xtra special at the BBC Maida Vale studios.Publication date: 11.07.2024
BBC 1Xtra’s UK Touchdown Tour returns with up-and-coming artists
BBC 1Xtra’s UK Touchdown Tour with DJ Target is set to return showcasing up-and-coming artists.Publication date: 17.01.2024
Chuckie to replace DJ Ace on the BBC Radio 1Xtra R&B Show
DJ Ace is leaving 1Xtra after 21 years as Chuckie is lined up to replace him on the R&B Show. Ace joined 1Xtra in 2002 and has since hosted a number of shows across the network from Weekend Breakfast to the 1Xtra Live Lounge show. His last show will be on Saturday 20 January 2024.Publication date: 21.12.2023
1Xtra’s Tiffany Calver to broadcast show from Amsterdam Dance Event
BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ, Tiffany Calver is to air a special version of her show live from the Amsterdam Dance Event.Publication date: 19.10.2023
1Xtra to launch another weekday show from Birmingham with DJ Day Day
BBC Radio 1Xtra is to launch its second daytime show outside of London with DJ Day Day hosting mid-mornings from Birmingham.Publication date: 12.10.2023
Multiple BBC radio programme commissions available following Somethin’ Else handback
According to Deadline.com, talks are ongoing over concerns about diminishing commercial returns on making the shows.Publication date: 09.10.2023
Honorary Doctorate for former 1Xtra presenter Reece Parkinson
Former Radio 1Xtra presenter Reece Parkinson has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Media and Communications by the University of East London. He received the award from UEL’s Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Amanda Broderick, at a ceremony at the University’s Dockland’s campus.Publication date: 08.09.2023
