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More acts announced for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025

BBC Radio 1 has announced more acts for its Big Weekend 2025 in Sefton Park, Liverpool, taking place from Friday 23 May – Sunday 25 May.

Publication date: 10.03.2025

Tom Grennan, Katy B, Biffy Clyro among acts for Radio 1’s Big Weekend

The line-up of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 will include Tom Grennan, Katy B, Biffy Clyro, Nia Archives, The Wombats and more.

Publication date: 10.03.2025

Radiodays Europe kicks off with appearances from Heads of BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2

Radiodays Europe’s first day of action took place on Sunday with dozens of sessions arranged in seven different summits.

Publication date: 09.03.2025

Most BBC radio stations to become unavailable for international users

A new BBC audio website and app will replace BBC Sounds for users outside the UK later this year.

Publication date: 25.02.2025

This year’s winners at Radio 1’s Dance Awards are revealed

Radio 1’s Danny Howard, Sarah Story and Pete Tong have revealed the winners of Radio 1’s Dance Awards 2025.

Publication date: 21.02.2025

BBC Radio 1 to host one off special Europe’s Biggest Gig

BBC Radio 1 will join forces with four other radio stations across Europe to host Europe’s Biggest Gig.

Publication date: 17.02.2025

Three new presenters from community and local radio to host BBC Radio 1 shows

Three new presenters are joining BBC Radio 1 to take over the Friday Early Breakfast slot on a monthly rotation.

Publication date: 07.02.2025

BBC Radio 1 announces Liverpool for its flagship live music event

The BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend will take place in Liverpool this year with Sam Fender announced as the first headliner.

Publication date: 28.01.2025

Greg James quits BBC Radio 1… in a joke social media post

BBC Radio 1's @GregJames caused a bit of a stir on social media yesterday when he posted a statement about not returning to the Radio 1 Breakfast Show today..

Publication date: 06.01.2025

BBC Radio 1 to feature 27 new presenters over festive period

From Boxing Day until New Year’s Eve, BBC Radio 1 is giving 27 new presenters and DJs the chance to broadcast on the station.

Publication date: 11.12.2024