BBC Radio 1’s iconic Live Lounge Month returns this October, bringing a world-class line-up of global superstars and breakthrough artists to the station’s legendary stage. The month-long celebration will kick off on Monday 29 September in Rickie, Melvin and Charlie’s Radio 1 show (10.30am – 1pm), with chart-topping artist Olivia Dean.

Running every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on Rickie, Melvin and Charlie’s Radio 1 show, each Live Lounge performance will air at 12pm and feature exclusive live versions of the artists’ biggest hits alongside special cover tracks.

This year also marks the debut of the Radio 1 Anthems Live Lounge, celebrating the launch of the brand-new Radio 1 Anthems station on DAB+. Grammy-nominated pop sensation Robbie Williams will perform an Anthems Live Lounge on Friday 10 October.

Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month 2025 line-up is:

Monday 29 September – Olivia Dean
Wednesday 1 October – Conan Gray
Friday 3 October – Myles Smith
Monday 6 October – mgk
Wednesday 8 October – PinkPantheress
Friday 10 October – Robbie Williams performing a Radio 1 Anthems Live Lounge
Monday 13 October – The Last Dinner Party
Wednesday 15 October – Skye Newman
Friday 17 October – Reneé Rapp
Monday 20 October – Lewis Capaldi
Wednesday 22 October – Demi Lovato
Friday 24 October – Wet Leg
Monday 27 October – Mumford & Sons
Wednesday 29 October – Louis Tomlinson
Monday 3 November – Florence + The Machine

Reneé Rapp says: “I’m really excited. I love being in the UK and I love when I get to sing songs that aren’t my own, to be honest it’s a fun switch up!”

Rickie, Melvin and Charlie say: “Live Lounge Month is back and we couldn’t be more excited! It’s always such a special time on Radio 1 – artists stripping things back, surprising us with covers you’d never expect, and creating those unforgettable moments that only the Live Lounge can bring. Every year it somehow gets bigger and better and this year is no different. We can’t wait for everyone to hear what’s in store!”

Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “Radio 1’s Live Lounge is unlike anywhere else – it’s where the biggest stars and the most exciting new artists create unforgettable moments that can only happen here. The magic of the Live Lounge is in its intimacy: stripped-back performances that let fans experience their favourite artists like they’ve never heard them before.

“This year’s Live Lounge Month is packed with incredible debuts and the return of some huge names, making it one of the most exciting moments in our calendar. I can’t wait for everyone to hear what’s coming!”

Fans will also be treated to a special Live Lounge Late from Lewis Capaldi on Monday 20 October, where he will perform three additional tracks which will be broadcast in Radio 1’s New Music Show with Jack Saunders.

All performances can be heard on Radio 1 and BBC Sounds every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12pm from Monday 29 September, and will be available to watch on demand on Radio 1’s BBC iPlayer and YouTube channels.

Over the years, some of the biggest names across the globe have performed in Radio 1’s Live Lounge with alumni including Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande and Noah Kahan. Past Live Lounge tracks from Miley Cyrus, 30 Seconds To Mars, Dua Lipa and Bruno Mars have attracted over 50 million views each on Radio 1’s YouTube channel.

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