With every end comes a new beginning.
2016 will mark the end of Skream’s BBC Radio 1 residency after a jam-packed 15 months. But worry not, plenty of upcoming, highly regarded, and talented producers and DJs are ready to take the reigns in the coming months.
Say hello to your new BBC Radio 1 residents: Steve Angello, Oliver Heldens, Nina Kraviz, Dub Phizix & Strategy, and Kode9.
A residency for BBC Radio 1 consists of two weekly Thursday shows, one from 10pm – midnight, and the other midnight – 1am. During these shows, DJs have free reign to play the best in today’s music, or bring it back for a rewind set, it’s dealer’s choice.
According to a statement sent out by their press office, “George Fitzgerald, James Blake and Heidi will continue to form a part of the line-up of DJs on rotation.”
The press release also included quotes from Angello and Heldens.
Steve Angello: “Not a day has gone by without me thinking about the show, I’m ready for a new year with some incredible new music! Let’s get on this journey on January 21st!”
Oliver Heldens: “I’m really honoured that from now on I have my own Residency on BBC Radio 1! I hope you all tune in and listen every month”
The line-up is as follows:
1st Thursday of the month, beginning 7th January
10pm: George FitzGerald
12am: Dub Phizix & Strategy
2nd Thursday of the month, beginning 14th January
10pm: James Blake
12am: Nina Kraviz
3rd Thursday of the month, beginning 21st January
10pm: Steve Angello
12am: Oliver Heldens
4th Thursday of the month, beginning 28th January
10pm: Heidi
12am: Kode9