7:03 AM 17th September 2025
Radio 1 Anthems Comes To Bradford
Radio 1 will bring its hugely popular Anthems strand to the stage for the very first time, delivering a special night of live music and celebrating iconic tracks and unforgettable moments from the last two decades.
Huge Radio 1 Anthems acts Busted, Tinie Tempah and Pixie Lott are set to perform. The night will also feature two special DJ sets from Radio 1’s Charlie Hedges, with a dance anthems mix, and Dean Mccullough, with a pop anthems mix.
Busted say: “We are stoked to be playing Radio 1’s first ever Anthems Live up in Bradford this November. It’s anthems right! So we’ll be playing all of the biggest Busted hits for you, we’re talking Year 3000, Crashed The Wedding, Air Hostess, You Said No, and all the rest of them. It’s gonna be mega. Can’t wait to see you there.”
Tinie Tempah says: “I’m really excited to be playing at Radio 1 Anthems in Bradford. Expect bangers upon bangers classic and new!”
Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “I’m delighted that we’ll be bringing the very first Anthems Live to Bradford this November as part of the 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations. Radio 1 Anthems is hugely popular amongst our listeners, and it’s fantastic to bring it to life on stage with these iconic artists.
“This year we’ve debuted the Radio 1 Anthems Live Lounge and launched Anthems on DAB+ so to be rounding off an incredible year for the brand with this landmark music event is really exciting!”
Shanaz Gulzar, Creative Director of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, says: “Our BBC partnership goes from strength to strength with the announcement of BBC Radio 1 Anthems Live coming to Bradford, bringing pop icons to our incredible new venue in the heart of the city. Come along for an unforgettable night of pure unadulterated fun, joy and music with your favourite artists.”
You need to be aged 18 or over to attend this event.