TV and radio star Jordan North has thanked his friends at BBC Radio 1 and hinted that he'll "be back soon" after leaving the station.
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Radio 1‘s Big Weekend will be held in Luton this year, it has been announced.Stockwood Park will host the annual festival from May 24-26 2024, where over 100,000 music fans are expected to attend.For the first time, this year will see all four stages – Radio 1 Main Stage, Radio 1’s Future Sounds, Radio 1 Dance and BBC Introducing – running across all three days.The festival will showcase around 100 acts, with the full line-up and ticket details set to be announced in the coming months.#BIGWEEKEND NEWS‼️We'll be heading to Luton and taking over Stockwood Park for THREE DAYS on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May.Full lineup and ticket info coming soon. pic.twitter.com/iW2juixeF2— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) January 29, 2024In a statement, Breakfast Show host Greg James said: “Radio 1’s Big Weekend is our favourite time of the year and we love taking it somewhere new every year.
This year is the turn of Luton to experience the full Radio 1 treatment. It’s a simple mission really: we just want everyone who comes along to have the best time.”Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, added: “Radio 1’s Big Weekend always kicks off the UK festival season in style and I’m so excited that this year, it will be a three-day, four-stage, live music spectacular for our listeners to enjoy.
TV and radio star Jordan North has thanked his friends at BBC Radio 1 and hinted that he'll "be back soon" after leaving the station.
Jordan North has broken his silence after it was announced that he would be leaving BBC Radio 1 after ten years.
BBC Radio 1 has announced Jordan North will leave the radio station and is set to be replaced by Made in Chelsea‘s Jamie Laing.North has presented at Radio 1 for a decade, and formerly co-hosted their drivetime show with Vick Hope. Filling in for the Burnley radio host will be Jamie Laing, who rose to fame on Made in Chelsea and is set to take over on March 4.
Jordan North has already bagged himself a new radio job at a rival station, just hours after the news of his BBC departure was announced.
In a surprising turn of events, Radio 1 stalwart Jordan North has bid adieu to the airwaves after a remarkable ten-year stint on the BBC, paving the way for former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing to take the reins. The announcement, made via Twitter, left fans in a whirlwind of emotions, with tributes pouring in for Jordan's unforgettable contributions to the station.The post read: "Radio 1 will be saying goodbye to Jordan North.
Jordan North is leaving BBC Radio 1 after 10 years.
BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright's sudden and tragic death is being treated as 'unexpected' but not suspicious, according to police. The legendary broadcaster - best known for his show 'Steve Wright in The Afternoon' - died this week aged 69. Police and paramedics were reportedly called to a flat in central London's Marylebone area on Monday morning, reports the Mirror, with a spokesperson of the Metropolitan Police saying: "A man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed."
BBC radio legend Steve Wright "died of a broken heart", according to a friend of his.The world was shocked when it was announced on Tuesday, 13 February, that Steve had died suddenly, aged 69. Steve's friend of 40 years, celebrity publicist Gary Farrow, blamed Steve's death on a "broken heart" after his prized Radio 2 afternoon show was axed after 24 years on-air. Gary said that Steve was left "devastated" at the news of the show's cancellation, telling The Sun: “Steve lived for that show, he absolutely loved it - and the listeners loved him.
BBC Radio 2 host Steve Wright was 'hit hard' following the breakdown of his marriage to his famous US wife Cyndi Robinson and the late broadcaster never found love in the years that followed.
Fans are still in shock at the loss of legendary DJ, Steve Wright, who tragically died on Monday, 12 February, aged 69. Steve's family announced the heartbreaking news, saying: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright. In addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father Richard.
Steve Wright's final radio show concluded with him giving his listeners a fond farewell and promising to be back before his tragic death was revealed yesterday evening.
Radio 2 star Nicki Chapman got emotional as she read listener tributes to legendary DJ Steve Wright following his death this week at the age of 69.
He was the DJ that soundtracked the lives of millions of loyal listeners over the past five decades. The death of BBC Radio 2 star Steve Wright at the age of 69 has shocked and saddened all those who ever tuned into one of his hugely popular national radio shows.
A BBC Radio 2 travel presenter was forced to halt her broadcast as she was left in tears live on air. Bobbie Pryor was courageously trying to deliver her travel report on Sara Cox's teatime show on Tuesday, 13 February, having just found out the tragic news about the death of her former colleague and friend, Steve Wright's.The radio legend passed away at 69, his family confirmed today in a heartbreaking statement.
Radio BBC Radio 2 legend Steve Wright died at the age of 69 on Tuesday night with tributes rolling in for the veteran DJ following the sad news announced by his family.
BBC Radio 2 host Sara Cox promised to 'try and do Steve Wright proud' as she opened her show moments after his death was announced. Steve, 69, had been a presenter on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 since the 1980s.
BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright has sadly died, at the age of 69. His family released a heartbreaking statement announcing the news, as they shared their "deep sorrow" at his passing. Here it is in full, as the statement began: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright.
Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright has died at the age of 69, his family has confirmed. Wright presented his afternoon show on BBC Radio 2 for 23 years before leaving the station in December 2023.
Metro Weekly, describing the embrace he has felt from the leather community. “There’s nothing left in the closet, and that has rounded me out as a person. The leather community made me who I am.”DanBear was on hand to enjoy the weekend festivities, represent his title, and serve as a judge at the 2024 Mr.
Becky Hill and Snow Patrol are set to headline Big Feastival, a music and food festival hosted by Blur’s Alex James on his Cotswolds farm.The festival will take place on August 23-25 and features a combination of live music, acclaimed chefs, award-winning food and a programme of family entertainment. Weekend and camping tickets are on sale now with prices ranging from £42.50 to £198.95.