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Sam Smith, Jorja Smith, and Chase & Status Lead BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Month Roster
Sep 7, 2026
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Bbc Radio 1
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About Bbc Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a flagship UK radio station operating studios in London. The station serves as a major hub for music broadcasting, featuring live studio performances, artist retrospectives, and exclusive acoustic recordings.
The broadcaster is widely known for hosting its iconic Live Lounge programming, including an annual Live Lounge Month event. The programming challenges mainstream hitmakers and emerging acts to perform studio acoustic sets alongside creative cover tracks. Artists who have recorded sessions for the station include Sam Smith, Jorja Smith, Chase & Status, Blossoms, and Phoebe Bridgers, who delivered a cover of Nirvana's rock anthem Lithium.
Beyond studio sessions, BBC Radio 1 produces interactive features and interviews with major festival talent. Ahead of significant UK events like the Reading & Leeds festival, acts such as Charli XCX have partnered with the station to review throwback footage of their past performances and reflect on their career growth.
- Media coverage highlights BBC Radio 1 as a key destination for exclusive acoustic studio sessions and artist retrospectives.
- The station's Live Lounge franchise frequently generates public interest by pushing artists out of their comfort zones to record cover tracks.
- Pre-festival programming demonstrates the station's role in archiving and reviewing major UK live performances directly with featured artists.
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Charli XCX sat down with BBC Radio 1 to review footage from her 2017 and 2019 Reading & Leeds festival sets.
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Phoebe Bridgers performed a cover of Nirvana's Lithium and her song Bobby during a BBC Radio 1 studio session.
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BBC Radio 1 unveiled its Live Lounge Month lineup featuring Sam Smith, Jorja Smith, and Chase & Status.
Sam Smith, Jorja Smith, and Chase & Status Lead BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Month Roster
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Bbc Radio 1: your questions
Where are BBC Radio 1 studios located?
BBC Radio 1 records studio sessions and broadcasts out of London.
What is BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Month?
It is an annual programming event on BBC Radio 1 featuring acoustic sessions and cover performances by prominent musical artists.
Which musicians have performed for BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge?
Performers include Sam Smith, Jorja Smith, Chase & Status, Blossoms, and Phoebe Bridgers.