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Mitski is 6 Music’s latest Artist in Residence presenting a series of eight shows

American singer and songwriter Mitski is taking over as 6 Music’s Artist in Residence presenting a series of eight shows. All episodes are available now on BBC Sounds, but will also be broadcast on Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd and Monday 27th – Thursday 30th November (9pm-10pm) on 6 Music.

Publication date: 20.11.2023

BBC Radio 6 Music’s T-Shirt Day is back for 2023

6 Music’s annual T-Shirt Day is returning for its 16th year on Friday 24th November.

Publication date: 14.11.2023

BBC Radio 6 Music reveals its Artists of the Year 2023

Lauren Laverne revealed the BBC Radio 6 Music Artists of the Year 2023 on her Breakfast Show this morning.

Publication date: 06.11.2023

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

Johnny Marr named as latest 6 Music Artist in Residence

Legendary guitarist and songwriter Johnny Marr is joining BBC Radio 6 Music as Artist in Residence.

Publication date: 12.09.2023

6 Music schedule changes see Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition return

Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition is returning to 6 Music for a new 10-part series as part of weekend schedule changes.

Publication date: 01.09.2023

Huw Stephens to replace Steve Lamacq at Teatime on BBC Radio 6 Music

Steve Lamacq is stepping down from his daily show at BBC Radio 6 Music as Huw Stephens gets ready to take over the Teatime show four days a week from Cardiff.

Publication date: 01.09.2023

BBC Radio 6 Music to air northern soul all-nighter

BBC Radio 6 Music is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wigan Casino with a night of programming dedicated to Northern Soul.

Publication date: 21.08.2023

Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley reunite celebrating 30 years since Britpop

In the 1990s, Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley hosted one of the most influential music programmes of the era - Radio 1's Evening Session...

Publication date: 27.07.2023

1Xtra, 6 Music and Radio 2 to celebrate 50 years of hip hop

BBC Hip Hop 50 is a celebration of 50 years of hip hop on BBC Radio, Sounds and iPlayer across the month of August. 1Xtra, BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2 will take part in the 50th anniversary celebrations...

Publication date: 26.07.2023