Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Royal Blood and Usher are among some of the artists set to perform in the world-famous Live Lounge this October as part of Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month 2023.
Kicking off on Monday 2 October and running throughout the month every Monday to Thursday with Rickie, Melvin and Charlie (10.30am – 1pm), some of the hottest acts in the world will take to the iconic Radio 1 Live Lounge to perform a mix of their own songs and surprise covers. All performances will take place at 12pm.
The line-up is:
Monday 2 October – Olivia Rodrigo
Tuesday 3 October – Troye Sivan
Wednesday 4 October – Jorja Smith
Thursday 5 October – Madison Beer
Monday 9 October – Declan McKenna
Tuesday 10 October – Leigh-Anne
Wednesday 11 October – Royal Blood
Thursday 12 October – Dominic Fike
Monday 16 October – Sampha
Tuesday 17 October – Holly Humberstone
Wednesday 18 October – YUNGBLUD
Thursday 19 October – Becky Hill
Monday 23 October – Usher
Tuesday 24 October – Olivia Dean
Wednesday 25 October – Jax Jones
Thursday 26 October – Doja Cat
Radio 1’s Live Lounge attracts some of the biggest artists on the planet, with alumni including Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande and Jay Z. Past Live Lounge tracks from Miley Cyrus, 30 Seconds To Mars, Dua Lipa and Bruno Mars have attracted over 50 million views each on Radio 1’s YouTube channel.
Rickie, Melvin and Charlie say: “We are so excited that Live Lounge Month is back and we promise this year is bigger and better than ever!! We have some of the world’s greatest Pop Stars, debut performances, and listener’s favourite artists all ready to step into the world-famous Live Lounge.”
Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “Radio 1’s Live Lounge is known all over the world. Performing one is an accolade on an artist’s journey and we’re dedicating the entire month of October to them. Yet again this year we have a brilliant selection of artists who will perform intimately for fans and listeners. I can’t wait to listen in!”
All performances from Live Lounge Month can be heard live on Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, and will be available to watch on demand on Radio 1’s BBC iPlayer and YouTube channels.
Source
BBC Radio 1
