BBC Radio 1 to introduce 27 new presenters over the festive period – RadioToday

From Boxing Day until New Year’s Eve, BBC Radio 1 is offering 27 new presenters and DJs the opportunity to broadcast on the station.

Many of those given the opportunity during this year’s Radio 1 Christmas Takeover started out at student, hospital, local or community radio.

These include Orla Dunne who has presented shows on Queen’s student radio station in Belfast, Beth Wallace from Northsound 1, Amelia Poamz who has presented shows on BBC Radio London and Daryl Jenkins Dixon who is on the station Community Spark Sunderland.

Salford University student and Shock Radio presenter Matt Hallsworth will present an early morning breakfast playlist. At this year’s Student Radio Awards, Matt won Best Presenter and Best Show.

North London native Nathan X will take over Radio 1’s Drum & Bass Show. Nathan . He has also hosted shows on Kool FM.

Megan Percival, originally from Scotland and currently presenting on Spark Sunderland, will host a special Eurovision playlist. Megan won Best Entertainment Program at this year’s Student Radio Awards for her show All Things Alt.

Matt Hallsworth said: “It’s always a great moment that I’m on Radio 1 this year for Christmas Takeover – I’m just a lad from Norfolk who loves listening to the radio! I look forward to telling stories, championing great music, and spending the holidays with the nation! »

Nathan Being able to bring together my knowledge as a Drum & Base artist, with my presentation skills, in this format is special. I didn’t think this dream was possible.

Megan Percival said: “Being selected for Radio 1’s Christmas Presenter Takeover program is an honor for me. I am absolutely thrilled to have the chance to represent the mighty Kingdom of Fife and share in the pure euphoria of Eurovision. I can’t wait to introduce you to some of my all-time favorite songs from the competition that are all worthy of your 12 points.

Aled Haydn Jones, Director of Radio 1, said: “Radio 1’s Christmas takeover is not only about providing a platform for new presenters, but also about shaping the future of radio itself and it has been incredibly rewarding to see this initiative flourish over the past five years. and see the successes he created.

“I’m thrilled to welcome our 2024 cohort and can’t wait to hear the creativity and energy I know they will bring to the airwaves this holiday season.”

The full list of Christmas Takeover presenters (in alphabetical order):

Alice Hopkins, 29, from Edinburgh (Radio 1 Anthems)

Amelia Poamz, 31, from Hackney (Radio 1’s Future Soul)

Amie Fretter, 27, from Leicester and Tskenya-Sarah Frazer, 30, from Hackney (Radio 1 Life Hacks)

Anayah Richards, 22, from London (Radio 1 Anthems)

Beth Wallace, 28, from Aberdeen (Radio 1 Anthems)

Christian Carlisle, 39, from Doncaster (BBC Introducing and BBC Introducing Rock)

Cloe Lee, 24, from Brentwood (Radio 1 Anthems)

Cushlá Rice, 26, Belfast (Radio 1 Future Pop)

Dan Draper, 34, from Harlow (Radio 1 Anthems)

Dan Jones, 27, from Clevedon (Radio 1 Anthems)

Daryl Jenkins Dixon, 26, from Skegness (Radio 1 independent show)

Eazy, 27, from London (Radio 1’s Rap Show)

Hannah Scherrer, 29, from London (Radio 1 Anthems)

Jade Burns, 29, from Liverpool (Radio 1’s Chillest Show)

January Winters, 32, from Dublin (Radio 1’s New Music Show)

Jordan Blyth, 27, Stockton-on-Tees (Radio 1 Rock Show)

Kitty Perrin, 24, from Brighton (Future Radio 1 Artists)

Leanne Louise, 31, from Chelmsford (Radio 1 dance anthems)

Lucy K, 30, from Brighton (Rave-Up on Radio 1)

Mars, 27, from Manchester (Radio 1 Soundsystem Party)

Matt Hallsworth, 20, from Harleston (Early Breakfast Playlist)

Megan Percival, 25, from Rosyth (Eurovision Playlist)

Nathan X, 27, from London (Radio 1 Drum & Bass Show)

Orla Dunne, 22, from Devizes (Radio 1 Anthems)

Scarlett O’Malley, 32, from west London (Radio 1 Dance)

Shana Gujral, 29, from Epping (Radio 1 Dance)