BBC Radio 1 is about to crank issues all the best way up with its first-ever Radio 1 Anthems Reside – touchdown in Bradford this November. Yep, for one mega night time solely, the station’s most-loved Anthems are leaping off the airwaves and straight onto the stage.
Headlining the insanity? Solely Busted (get able to scream prefer it’s 2003), Tinie Tempah (you KNOW you’ll lose it when ‘Move Out’ drops), and Pixie Lott (a.okay.a. the enduring, quintessential Princess of British pop).
And if that’s not sufficient, Radio 1’s very personal Charlie Hedges will likely be spinning a large Dance Anthems combine, whereas Dean McCullough takes us on a glittery journey by means of the Pop Anthems vault. Anticipate wall-to-wall bangers, zero skips.
The massive night time goes down on Saturday 15 November at Bradford Reside. With hosts Charlie, Dean and Lauren Redfern main the chaos, it’s principally 20 years of iconic tracks and unforgettable moments squeezed into one unforgettable celebration.
Anthems. Legends. Bradford. One night time solely. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Commenting on their upcoming look in Bradford — aka the UK Metropolis of Tradition 2025 — Busted mentioned: “We’re stoked to be taking part in Radio 1’s first ever Anthems Reside up in Bradford this November. It’s anthems proper! So we’ll be taking part in all the greatest Busted hits for you, we’re speaking ‘12 months 3000’, ‘Crashed The Wedding ceremony’, ‘Air Hostess’, ‘You Mentioned No’, and all the remainder of them. It’s gonna be mega. Can’t wait to see you there.”
With Tinie Tempah including: “I’m actually excited to be taking part in at Radio 1 Anthems in Bradford. Anticipate bangers upon bangers basic and new!”
Tickets for Radio 1 Anthems Reside can be found now. Extra data on the occasion, tickets, and full phrases and situations could be discovered on the BBC Radio 1 Anthems Reside web site.
This thrilling new addition to Radio 1’s dwell music calendar follows the launch of Radio 1 Anthems on DAB+ final week (Friday twelfth September). Radio 1 Anthems helps the station’s younger listeners to find and re-discover a variety of music and artists championed by Radio 1 all through the 2000s and 2010s.
Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “I’m delighted that we’ll be bringing the very first Anthems Reside to Bradford this November as a part of the 2025 UK Metropolis of Tradition celebrations. Radio 1 Anthems is vastly fashionable amongst our listeners, and it’s incredible to carry it to life on stage with these iconic artists.
“This yr we’ve debuted the Radio 1 Anthems Reside Lounge and launched Anthems on DAB+ so to be rounding off an unimaginable yr for the model with this landmark music occasion is admittedly thrilling!”
Shanaz Gulzar, Artistic Director of Bradford 2025 UK Metropolis of Tradition, says: “Our BBC partnership goes from power to power with the announcement of BBC Radio 1 Anthems Reside coming to Bradford, bringing pop icons to our unimaginable new venue within the coronary heart of town. Come alongside for an unforgettable night time of pure unadulterated enjoyable, pleasure and music along with your favorite artists.”
Performances from Radio 1 Anthems Reside will likely be broadcast on Wednesday 19 November at 5pm on Radio 1 Anthems, with highlights throughout the day on Radio 1.
Bradford Metropolis of Tradition 2025
Bradford has been named the UK Metropolis of Tradition for 2025, a title that celebrates its wealthy range, creativity, and historical past. Identified for its distinctive mix of cultures, thriving arts scene, and robust industrial heritage, Bradford will showcase a year-long programme of occasions highlighting music, movie, theatre, literature, and community-led initiatives.
As one of many youngest and most numerous cities within the UK, it presents a recent, dynamic perspective on tradition, pushed by its individuals and their tales. The Metropolis of Tradition standing is ready to carry vital funding, alternatives for native expertise, and a world highlight on Bradford’s function as a hub of innovation, resilience, and cultural delight.
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