Tonight BBC Radio 1Xtra’s DJ Target will dedicate his entire show to Manchester, celebrating local talent and getting to know more about the city’s unique and growing music scene.
BBC Radio 1Xtra will connect with artists and DJs in the area, and speak to special guests about the rising prominence and influence of the city on the UK’s music scene, as well as the success already seen by local artists such as Aitch and Bugzy Malone.
This show will feature an interview with rising star, Nemzzz, and include contributions from 1Xtra’s Hot For 2022 artist, Meekz, and local youth run radio station, Pie Radio.
The special show is part of BBC Radio 1Xtra’s UK Touchdown Tour which will see the station touchdown in a total of 22 different cities across April including; Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Cardiff, Bristol, Brighton, Edinburgh, and Liverpool.
For each show, BBC Radio 1Xtra will source tracks using BBC Music Introducing’s extensive network of local Introducing shows and feature the music of undiscovered and emerging artists from the city. Artists included in Manchester’s show tonight: KSR, Frenzy, July 7, Children of Zeus, Piri x Tommy Villiers and more.
DJ Target says: “I’m so excited to take the Touchdown Tour to Manchester. At 1Xtra, we’re all about finding and supporting the best new talent wherever they are in the UK and there are some incredible artists coming up in Manchester’s scene right now. This tour is an amazing way for us to connect with the region and shine a spotlight on Manchester. Make sure you tune in tonight!”
