BBC Radio 1 to host one off special Europe’s Biggest Gig
BBC Radio 1 will join forces with four other radio stations across Europe to host Europe’s Biggest Gig.
The live music event will see the five countries come together to showcase their own national music scene and an artist tipped for big things, who will perform a live session.
Taking place on Tuesday 25th February from 6.30pm, Radio 1’s Jack Saunders will host for the first thirty minutes before handing over to broadcasting partners across the European Broadcasting Union.
Representing the UK, South-London soul singer Nia Smith, will perform a session of her tracks in the Radio 1 Live Lounge.
Nia Smith says: “So excited to be performing for Radio 1 at Europe’s Biggest Gig!! Ty so much Jack, very grateful.”
Jack Saunders says: “Live music is at the heart of what we do on the show so why not take that to the rest of Europe? It’s a chance to bring fresh unique voices to the biggest stage. Nia Smith is going to blow people away with her talent and I can’t wait to hear what the other countries bring.”
Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “We’re really excited to launch Europe’s Biggest Gig which will join the hugely popular Europe’s Biggest Dance Show and Europe’s Biggest Soundsystem Party brand.
“It’s an exciting way to showcase the incredible artists emerging across the continent. By joining forces with our broadcasting partners, we’re giving artists a platform to reach new audiences and bringing fans closer to future stars poised for success. We can’t wait to share this special night with listeners across Europe.”
The countries, broadcasters and artists performing are (in order of broadcast):
- UK, BBC Radio 1, Nia Smith
- Ireland, RTÉ 2FM, Orla Gartland
- Belgium, Studio Brussel, Sylvie Kreusch
- Germany, 1LIVE, Berq
- Iceland, Rás 2, Elín Hall