BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2024 line-up, confirmed date and 'legendary location'
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival is returning in 2024 – here's everything you need to know.
Announcing the news live on-air this morning, presenter Lauren Laverne revealed the return of the iconic event, teasing a "legendary" location. According to the broadcaster, the three-day concert makes a comeback after this year's "triumph".
Radio 6 listeners can expect their "favourite bands and artists" at the station's flagship live music festival with "unique performances you won't see anywhere else". Attendees can also expect to see "emerging and established acts".
Here The Mirror looks at everything we know about BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2024.
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival takes place in Manchester (BBC / Jay Johnson)Confirmed dates
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2024 will take place from Thursday, March 7 to Sunday, March 10. It will offer a mix of daytime, evening and late-night events from "legendary venues", according to BBC bosses.
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Venues
The festival is taking place in its new permanent base, Greater Manchester. Samantha Moy, head of BBC Radio 6 Music, explained: "Last year's festival was a triumph – amazing artists, distinctive and world-exclusive performances and a true celebration of Greater Manchester's ever-flourishing music scene.
"This year we’re back to the festival's home to bring you your favourite bands and artists with a 6 Music Festival twist. See you in March!"
Since it began in 2014, the 6 Music Festival has taken place all over the UK, including in Manchester, Tyneside, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, Camden (London) and Cardiff and has seen performances from artists including Anna Calvi, Bombay Bicycle Club, Depeche Mode, Ezra Collective, Goldfrapp, Hot Chip, Johnny Marr, Kae Tempest, Khruangbin, Little Simz, Pixies, Primal Scream, Róisín Murphy, Self Esteem, Wet Leg and many more.
Many of 6 Music's presenters will also be broadcasting their shows live from MediaCityUK in Salford and from the festival venues during the event.
Line-up
The BBC says the full line-up and venues will be announced in the New Year, however, this year's festival featured performances from Loyle Carner, joined by the AMC Gospel Choir, Christine and the Queens, who gave the global premiere of his new live show and Arlo Parks, with the world-exclusive performance of her latest music and guest appearances from Romy and Tom Coll of Fontaines D.C.
An official press release adds: "The station’s flagship live music festival, which is now based permanently in Greater Manchester, will once again feature unique performances you won't see anywhere else, as well as DJ sets from emerging and established acts.
"It will offer a mix of daytime, evening and late-night events from the area’s legendary venues."
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