Beginning Monday, October 2nd, BBC Radio 1 hosts Rickie, Melvin and Charlie will air a new Live Lounge every Monday to Thursday throughout the month. Each performance will take place at 12pm. The Radio 1 trio announced the details of the new live lounge month, along with the line-up on air during their morning show on September 5.

Rickie, Melvin and Charlie are the new hosts of Radio 1’s iconic Live Lounge (Monday – Thursday, 10.30am – 1pm)!

Big up @RickieHW @Melvinodoom & @charliehedges. We know you’ll smash it! pic.twitter.com/0xze7rtyHW

— BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra & Asian Network Press Office (@BBCRadio1PR) April 20, 2021

  Yungblud shared a post on Twitter. He said “just wait you see what we got planned”

just wait till you see what we got planned@bbcradio1 #liveloungemonth pic.twitter.com/NlAjB3cNuv

— YUNGBLUD is a lowlife (@yungblud) September 5, 2023

Radio 1’s Live Lounge will be graced with the presence of some of the world’s most popular artists, performing both their own musical pieces as well as unexpected covers. We will have the pleasure of Olivia Dean’s performance, whose album Messy has been nominated for a Mercury Prize Award 2023.

Listeners of Radio 1 and BBC Sounds can tune in live to all performances from Live Lounge Month. They will also be able to view the performances on-demand on Radio 1’s BBC iPlayer and YouTube channels.

Olivia Rodrigo, whose new album GUTS  launches September 8, visited London and popped into the Radio 1 studio with host Melvin Odoom to make a very hot announcement. Melvin spoke to Olivia and said, “We are so excited to have you here today, because the real reason you’re in the studio right now is because you have a massive announcement, right?”

Olivia made here live lounge performance official and told the Radio 1 listeners in retort to Melvin “I’m so excited to announce, “I’m going to be kicking off Radio 1’s live lounge month 2023 and it’s going to be October. I’m very excited, I’m filming it in LA, and it’s going to be a ball.”

BBC Radio 1, invites listeners to test their expertise, in what they say is their “Ultimate Live Lounge Quiz.” Preparing listeners for an extravaganza of bejewelled performances for this coming October.

Below you can see the full line-up list for the Live Lounge Month 2023.

Artist Performance Date’s

Olivia Rodrigo –  Mon 2nd October
Troye Sivan  – Tues 3rd October
Jorja Smith  – Weds 4th October
Madison Beer  – Thurs 5th October
Declan McKenna –  Mon 9th October
Leigh-Anne –  Tues 10th October
Royal Blood –  Weds 11th October
Dominic Fike – Thurs 12th October
Holly Humberstone – Tues 17th October
YUNGBLUD – Weds 18th October
Becky Hill – Thurs 19th October
Usher – Mon 23rd October
Jax Jones – Weds 25th October
Doja Cat – Thurs 26th October

The 30-minute documentary will include the footage of the group’s debut appearance on Radio 1’s Live Lounge, the famed segment featured on the BBC Radio 1 station. The BBC film will not only chart the rise of BTS but will also examine the increasing popularity of the genre K-pop and the industry which has evolved the style. The Live Lounge broadcast will take place on Tuesday 27th July 2021 at 12 pm and will be available to view on Radio 1’s YouTube channel. Following the radio broadcast, the BBC One programme will air on Wednesday 28th July at 10:35 pm, the show will also be available on BBC iPlayer.

The hitmakers first performance and interview on the Live Lounge will be presented by Adele Roberts, Roberts who once participated in the reality TV show Big Brother is a regular presenter for the station’s segment. The group will perform versions of their successful single ‘Dynamite’ and will perform their new single ‘Permission to Dance’ as well as a cover of the gigantic hit ‘I’ll Be Missing You’ originally performed by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans.

Roberts took to her Instagram page to announce the news, the presenter also conveys her elation to be a part of the show.

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Radio host, Adele Roberts, has spoken on her excitement to be a part of the group’s appearance, the DJ also comments on the band’s accolades and immense popularity. “I am so happy for BTS fans worldwide especially our very own UK Army. They have been so passionate, so supportive and have hoped for a Radio 1 Live Lounge since the first time we played the band. Four years later, BTS have broken records, barriers & boundaries. That dream is now going to be a reality. I’m beyond excited for us to finally be hosting the biggest boy band in the world!”

The BBC documentary entitled ‘BTS @ Radio 1’ will begin by charting their initial relationship with BBC Radio 1, which saw the group’s first-ever radio play in 2017. Ever since their initial radio plays a supportive and large fanbase has developed across the world. Roberts will be conducting an exclusive interview prior to their Live Lounge appearance, where the presenter will reunite with the group.

Within the BBC film, Roberts will provide an insight into the moment that the group exploded after their hits were broadcasted on the BBC station. Viewers will also get the chance to see Roberts describe her experiences when the presenter set out to explore and document the popularity of BTS. Her exploration took her to Seoul in 2018, it was within this trip that the radio personality met with the group’s choreographer who is responsible for the band’s most beloved and infamous dance routines. Roberts also met with the minister for K-pop to further her understanding for the genre’s industry and the group’s large and loyal fanbase, faithfully called The ARMY. Within the documentary viewers will see the impact of The ARMY within the band’s victories and the sheer admiration in which the ARMY hold for the band.

BTS, otherwise known as the Bangtan Boys, are a south Korean breakout act from the newly popular music genre K-Pop. The band consists of seven members, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook. To say that the band are successful is a vast understatement, the seven-piece outfit have rocketed since their inception in 2013. The band are mainly popular with a younger audience and include topical and current themes within their music, their lyrics involve subject matter such as mental health issues, self-love and loss. The band’s music also deals with topics that are geared towards adolescent life, coming of age story themes are prevalent within their lyrics.

Their debut single album, ‘2 Cool 4 Skool’, was released on 12th June 2013 and was well received, the album sired two singles ‘No More Dream’ and ‘We Are Bulletproof pt. 2’, both released in 2013. The band’s second album, which was recorded and released in Korean, was their first big success and became their first step into stardom. The album entitled ‘Wings’ was released in 2016 and sold over 1 million copies in the band’s home country of South Korea. The band soon crossed over into global success, they were awarded the certification from the Recording Industry Association of American and became the first Korean group to receive the certificate, the award was for their single ‘Mic Drop’. The band would soon become the first Korean band to enter into the US billboard 200 Chart, doing so with their album ‘Love Yourself: Tear’ which was released in 2018. BTS would then obtain a Grammy nomination for their massive single ‘Dynamite’ which was released on 21st August 2020. Keeping in line with the band’s lyrical message, the release was meant to improve morale among the world during the COVD-19 pandemic. The single landed at number 3 within the UK Singles charts and became the catalyst for the group’s world domination.

The band have been compared to the Beatles due to their vast and endearingly loyal fan base, much like Beatle fever within the ’60s, BTS hysteria has ensued globally. The group’s success is not only based on their catchy hooks and relatable lyrical content but on a phenomenon, which has spread throughout the world. Due to these reasons, the BBC special along with the Live Lounge, is not just for diehard BTS fans but for music fans everywhere, giving an insightful look into a new and powerful genre of music.

Taking a mainstream pop track by two chart-topping pop artists, Jack Garratt completely rearranged ‘Rain On Me’ to fit his unique style. Using layered vocals, a synth, and samples, this is a far more innovative electro-pop experience. Lasting a whole five minutes, the artist appears captivated by the sounds, dancing and shouting throughout.

When originally released by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, the song shot straight to number 1 on the UK Singles Charts, going on to feature on Gaga’s album ‘Chromatica’. With its belting vocals and ’80s inspiration, the song is a beacon of hope for many fans, with the message that even though times are tough, everything is temporary.

This resonates with Garratt, who has struggled with his mental health for years. He shared his feelings on social media, saying, “This was such a fun and difficult cover to do. I know I create way too much work for myself, but the Live Lounge means so much to me. I would never want to turn up with a guitar and just play somebody else’s song, as if that’s what makes a cover a cover. There’s always more story to tell.”

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This was such a fun and difficult cover to do. I know I create way too much work for myself, but the Live Lounge means so much to me. I would never want to turn up with a guitar and just play somebody else’s song, as if that’s what makes a cover a cover. There’s always more story to tell. ⠀ ⠀ To that extent, playing Better on just a piano is, to me, a fascinating way to continue telling the story of that song but with a little more self reflection and poignancy. A trick of that songs production is that its fabled message of escapism and distraction is hidden behind an arrangement of instruments designed to help you escape and distract you. The piano is a less forgiving and more vulnerable arena, and this song loves to be on that stage. ⠀ ⠀ Thank you @ladygaga & @arianagrande for creating such a truly wonderful, floor filling, roof raising and uplifting banger ⠀ ⠀ @bbcradio1 thank you for once again inviting me in to your home to tell more stories in new and challenging ways

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The discussion about mental health is so important in the music industry, so by talking about his own mental health, Garratt has made a closer connection to his fans and helped many.

Not only did the singer take on this song, but also a piano version of his original release, ‘Better’, gaining 9,000 views. This song is from his most recent album, ‘Love, Death & Dancing’, out earlier this month.

As a singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, and musician, Jack Garratt has always made music while exploring other avenues such as teaching, but he signed with indie label Nickel and Dime to write multiple EPs and singles, as well as the album ‘Phase’. Through this time, he performed at festivals all over the UK and parts of Europe, as well as touring with Mumford and Sons in 2015. He is now signed to Island Records.

Coldplay, Dua Lipa, and Rita Ora are the leading names of the artists who will join forces in making this star-studded single. Meanwhile, other musicians who will appear in the song include 5 Seconds of Summer, AJ Tracey, Anne-Marie, Bastille, Biffy Clyro, Celeste, Dermot Kennedy, Ellie Goulding, Grace Carter, Hailee Steinfeld, Jess Glynn, Mabel, Paloma Faith, Rag’n’Bone Man, Royal Blood, Sam Fender, Sean Pual, Sigrid, Yungblud, and Zara Larsson.

This upcoming cover of “Times Like These” is a part of The Stay Home Live Lounge hosted by Radio 1. Grammy award-winning producer Fraser T. Smith is in charge of the production, which he promised to use pots, pans and acoustic guitars as “the trickery of an expensive recording studio”. In addition, the music video will be filmed at the homes of all artists involved.

Watch the preview from the post below.

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We’ve brought together some of your favourite artists for a very special #StayHomeLiveLounge cover of ‘Times Like These’ by Foo Fighters, produced by Fraser T. Smith Listen this Thursday at 12pm on Radio 1 and see the video that evening as part of The Big Night In on @bbcone

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Entire profits earned from the single will be gathered up with those raised from BBC’s The Big Night In, and all will be split and sent to BBC Children In Need and Comic Relief to support those affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. In the meantime, money raised from any international platforms will support the WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

Tune in on April 23 for the premier of the “Times Like These” cover. The track will be on air throughout many radio stations, Radio 1, Radio 2, 1Xtra, 6Music and Asian Network.

BBC Radio 1:
Launching the biggest ever Live Lounge, with stars collaborating a cover of Foo Fighters’ “Times Like These”

Featuring: Dua Lipa / Chris Martin / Bastille / Ellie Goulding / Sam Fender / YUNGBLUD / Anne-Marie / Mabel / Royal Blood / 5SOS / Zara Larsson and more.

— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) April 20, 2020

“Times Like These” is a song from Foo Fighters’ 2002 record ‘One by One‘. The song is about frontman Dave Grohl’s yearning for an old good time when in the band after he and his mates taking a hiatus. It is no wonder why it is picked up to be a song for the cover, as it reminds us of a good time when we could go out and hang out with friends and family. While waiting for the cover to come, let’s hear the original and have fun again.

Radio 1 released the videos to YouTube, and the cover has already gained 164,000 views. Hill gave a powerful performance of the song, with instrumentation consisting of synth, drums, a number of backing vocals, and, of course, Hill’s beautiful lead vocal. Eilish has yet to comment on the cover, but fans are loving it.

The performance follows Hill’s latest single ‘Better Off Without You’, which came out on 10th January and featured Shift K3Y. The song has 15 million streams on Spotify and the music video is at over 2 million views, showing clips of Hill talking to her ex, and her process of getting over him. Her debut album was released not long before, in 2019, titled ‘Get To Know’. It was released via Polydor Records and includes collaborations with MK, Jonas Blue, Sigala and Weiss.

The artist had planned to tour the UK through March and April 2020, but sadly the shows were cancelled due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Currently, her gigs for later in the year are still due to go ahead – find tickets on TicketMaster and check out the full dates below.

11/11/2020 – SWG3 – Glasgow
14/11 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
15/11 – O2 Academy – Newcastle Upon Tyne
17/11 – O2 Academy – Sheffield
19/11 – O2 Academy – Leeds
20/11 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
22/11 – Rock City – Nottingham
24/11 – Norwich Nick Rayns LCR UEA – Norwich
26/11 – Plymouth Pavilions – Plymouth
27/11 – O2 Academy – Bristol
28/11 – Cardiff University Student’s Union – Cardiff
30/11 – O2 Academy – Bournemouth
01/12 – Brighton Dome – Brighton
03/12 – O2 Academy Brixton – London

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hey, it’s me, i’m sure ur not surprised by this announcement but it doesn’t make it less painful for me to cancel all these dates that i’ve been working so hard towards & so excited to do. this was my chance to test my vocals to see if i could sustain an hour set night after night & train for the 15 date winter tour (WHICH IS STILL HAPPENING) sing new songs that have been so important to me but mainly, play to sold out rooms of fans for 2 weeks. i’ve been dreaming of a tour like this, seeing all your faces & hearing u sing my lyrics back. meeting the people that have been supporting me for years & bringing u the best show i could have imagined. the world is fucked. i’m sorry this is happening. i really wish it wasn’t. stay safe & i’ll see you in the winter tour x

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Hill began her career after she auditioned for The Voice UK and, while she didn’t win, she kept in contact with some industry professionals who she met while filming. She has since worked with many other artists, providing vocals and co-writing songs, two of which peaked at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart.