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Sarah Story announces new label, club series and artist platform, STORIES

Artists confirmed to play at the first STORIES club shows include Gerd Janson and Matrefakt

BBC Radio 1 Future Dance host Sarah Story is launching a new label, club series and artist platform. Described as a vessel for "artistic expression...

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Music industry has “tidal wave” of sexual abuse cases, DJ Annie Mac tells MPs

The Irish DJ and author gave evidence to the committee at the House of Commons

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac has told MPs that there is a “tidal wave” of sexual abuse cases in the music industry that...

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Conducta, DJ Tennis, Paula Tape, more announced for BBC Radio 1 residencies

Shy Fx, Manuka Honey, and La La will also take over the key Thursday night Residency slot this winter

BBC Radio 1 has announced its newest residents for winter 2023. Kicking off next Thursday, on 7th September, two new DJs will take over the...

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Jaguar’s UTOPIA Talks podcast returns for third season featuring Helèna Star, Pretty Girl, more

The weekly podcast is a celebration of dance music and a springboard for discussion

Jaguar’s dance music podcast, UTOPIA Talks, has returned for a third season. The DJ and BBC Radio 1 presenter kicked off the new series last...

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Ibiza club culture and history explored in new BBC podcast series: Listen

From looking back on the history of hedonism on the island, to questioning its affordability for average clubbers, the programme aims to offer an in-depth introduction

A new BBC podcast series, 'Ibiza: What's the Big Deal', explores the history, evolution and contemporary culture of clubbing on the White Isle. Presented by...

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Arielle Free raises over £500,000 for charity during 50-hour cycling and DJing challenge

The Scottish BBC Radio 1 DJ cycled in snow and sleet rain to complete the gruelling challenge for Comic Relief

Arielle Free has raised over £500,000 for Comic Relief during a gruelling 50-hour cycling and DJing challenge. The Scottish BBC Radio 1 DJ travelled in...

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Kenny Allstar to host new Radio 1 Rap Show

Tiffany Calver is stepping down as the host of the Saturday night 1Xtra Rap Show after four years at the helm

BBC has named Kenny Allstar the host of the new Radio 1 Rap Show. The London DJ will be taking over from Tiffany Calver, who...

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Annie Mac’s stolen USB returned as fan apologises for “drunken mistake”

Annie Mac's stolen USB has finally been returned

Annie Mac has shared the news that her USB stick, which was stolen during a gig last month, has been returned. Sharing an image of...

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Orbital, Palms Trax, Shy One, more announced for BBC Radio 1 residencies

Yung Singh, Paramida and Madam X will also take over the key Thursday night Residency slot this winter

BBC Radio 1 has announced its newest residents for winter 2023. Starting this week, from 1st December, Palms Trax and Shy One will take over...

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LCY announces new EP, ‘0’, with single, ‘Cherubim’: Listen

Part of a "world-building" project dealing with societal binaries, conformity, safety and protection

LCY has announced a new EP, '0', which will arrive on Thursday 8th December via the artist's own SZNS7N label. The first single, 'Cherubim', is...

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VTSS, Jessica Audiffred, Kyrist announced for BBC’s Annie Nightingale Scholarship 2022

The three winners will appear on a special Saturday night edition of Annie Nightingale Presents on 5th November

BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale has announced the three winners of her 2022 scholarship. Launched last year, the Annie Nightingale Presents Scholarship 2022 will...

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BBC Radio 1 opens applications for Christmas Takeover presenters

BBC Radio 1 want to hear from DJs and presenters with previous radio experience from community, hospital, student or local stations

BBC Radio 1 has opened applications for new presenters. After launching in 2019, this year's BBC R1 Christmas Takeover is set to welcome a host...

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New BBC radio series explores the history of drum & bass

Featuring DJ Storm, DJ Flight, Doc Scott, High Contrast, Calibre, Nia Archives and more

A new BBC radio series is set to broadcast from next month, charting the history of drum & bass, from grassroots through to stadium-filling headline...

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Chippy Nonstop, Ewan McVicar, Nia Archives, more locked for BBC Radio 1 residencies

Anfisa Letyago, Leon Vynehall and Dan Shake have also been announced

The new residents for BBC Radio 1 have been announced. BBC Radio 1 has revealed the six new residents joining the radio station: Anfisa Letyago...

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Bradley Zero shares online workshop on how to launch and run a record label: Watch

The Rhythm Section founder explores everything from distribution and PR, to contracts and the day-to-day running of a studio

Bradley Zero has shared a new online workshop that delves into how to launch and run a record label. On Friday, 18th February, the Rhythm...

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Bree Runway shares video for new single, ‘Pressure’: Watch

"I love how this song embodies everything I am," said the Ghanaian-British artist

Bree Runway has unveiled the video for her new single, 'Pressure'. The London-based rapper and songwriter - whose 2021 single 'ATM (feat. Missy Elliott)' was...