About 1Xtra Live - BBC - 1Xtra Live - 2011

BBC 1Xtra

Charlie Sloth

16:00 – 17:45 // In the studio next is Newsbeat

28 Nov - 1 Dec 2011

About 1Xtra Live

4 nights, 4 cities, 4 massive line ups...and YOU

1Xtra Live is back and this time it's bigger than ever! This year we are taking the show on the road and heading to four different venues.

We're heading to Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol & Brixton and joining us are some of the world's biggest music artists performing just for you!

On Monday 28th November we arrive at the O2 Apollo Manchester with performances from Wretch 32 (& Special Guests), Dappy, Labrinth,Tinchy Stryder.

On Tuesday 29th November we hit the 02 Academy Birmingham with Nero, J Cole, Skream (with Sam Frank) and Maverick Sabre.

On Wednesday 30th November we head south to the O2 Academy Bristol with Chase & Status, Ms Dynamite, Benga (with Youngman) and Delilah.

Then finally on Thursday 1st December 2011 we finish off our tour at the 02 Academy Brixton with Kelly Rowland, Jessie J, Big Sean and the UK Female Allstars in a one off collaboration with Mz Bratt, Lady Leshurr, RoxXxan, Lioness, Baby Blue & A.Dot.

The history

1Xtra Live started in 2008 with a fantastic event in Coventry with Jay Sean, Akon and a little known artist called Kelly Rowland!

The following year, we travelled up north to Sheffield with Dizzee Rascal and JLS - before last year's massive extravaganza at Wembley Arena with Tinie Tempah, Taio Cruz and loads more.

About 1Xtra

For those of you that don't know, BBC Radio 1Xtra is a digital radio station dedicated to playing the best in contemporary hip hop and RnB, with a strong emphasis on live music and supporting new UK artists. From hip hop to RnB, incorporating drum & bass, UKG and dancehall, 1Xtra blends the best music with entertainment, documentaries and news.

Launched in 2002, 1Xtra boasts a range of world class music DJ's including Trevor Nelson, Tim Westwood, Mistajam and Semtex. BBC Radio 1xtra is available on DAB Digital Radio, TV, mobile and online.

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