BBC Radio 1 names extension for BBC Sounds as Radio 1 Anthems

Radio 1 Anthems will launch on Friday, 8 November on BBC Sounds, with opportunities for new production talent and a series of new commissions all made outside of London.

The content mix will include existing on-demand content available on BBC Sounds including Radio 1’s Workout Anthems, Radio 1’s Chillout Anthems and Radio 1’s Pop Anthems, and also make use of the extensive Radio 1 archive.

Its aim is to help young audiences discover and re-discover a wide range of music and acts supported by Radio 1 in the 2000s and 2010s with a focus on growing new on-air and off-air talent.

The brand-new extension will be a part of Radio 1’s spotting and developing young talent into the industry and giving opportunities across the schedule including specific programmes made and hosted by presenters fresh out of student radio.

Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “Radio 1 Anthems is going to be a great nostalgic trip for our young audience, and to make it happen we’re going to be giving some new opportunities to people from across the UK.

“Radio 1 plays a crucial role in developing new talent for the entire industry, and we can’t wait to bring this new offer for our listeners to enjoy and discover.”

Further details will be confirmed soon.