Tuesday 27 January - Kwn – a singer, songwriter, rapper and producer, 2025 saw Kwn receive nominations for Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, be named Billboard’s RnB Rookie of the ...

When Tiffany Calver became the first female host of BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra's Rap Show at the age of 24, she didn't realise the ...

RADIO 1Xtra host Nick Bright has quit the station after 15 years – and his final show is just days away. Nick, who currently ...

The superstar has also been spotted hanging with Popcaan. On the event, 1Xtra's DJ Target says, "1Xtra Live is our flagship night where we really get to let our hair down and showcase some of the ...

Sitting in my grandmother’s living room in Hackney, East London, I vividly remember seeing the advert on BBC One signalling the forming of a new radio station within its network that would cater ...

Nigerian international music superstar, Wizkid, has been announced as the headline act for this year’s BBC Radio 1Xtra Live music event scheduled to hold on October 5 at Arena Birmingham. BBC ...

The BBC's digital radio station 1Xtra will reportedly drop its "Love Black Music, Love 1Xtra" slogan as part of a rebranding exercise to bring it closer to parent network Radio 1. According to The ...

BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Nick Bright is set to leave the station after 15 years on air. Joining as part of its production team in 2009, Nick moved into presenting the early breakfast show a year ...

Rapper Krept who was attacked backstage at Birmingham's Radio 1Xtra Live has reassured fans saying "I'll be back in no time." The musician was attacked at the Arena Birmingham on Saturday night and ...

Alicia Keys, Plan B and Labrinth have been confirmed for the BBC Radio 1Xtra Live 2012 lineup. More artists have been announced for the free event that will be held in London, Manchester, Liverpool ...

I’m delighted that 1Xtra’s Live Lounge Month will return in January, the perfect way to kick off 2026. We have a brilliant mix of artists lined up, including some that 1Xtra have been championing ...