American R’n’B legend Mary J Blige has joined the BBC Radio 1Xtra line-up
The station’s flagship event is now in its seventh year and will go ahead on Saturday 15 November at Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena.
Mary J Blige will join Rick Ross alongside other 1Xtra favourites Krept & Konan, Fuse ODG, Boy Better Know, Jess Glynne, Lethal Bizzle, Sigma and Tinashe to play on one bill, on one night only.
US rapper Rick Ross will be co-headlining BBC 1Xtra Live 2014 in Birmingham
George Ergatoudis, Head of Music, Radio 1 and 1Xtra: “There are not many events in the world that can boast having both Mary J Blige and Rick Ross. For 1Xtra Live we’ve pulled together a bill featuring 1Xtra favourites from both the UK and abroad – Birmingham is in for an amazing night of live music!”
There are 10,000 tickets available for the show where the Birmingham crowd will be treated to performances from some of the best UK and international talent.
The BBC Radio 1Xtra Live simulcast will be hosted by MistaJam and DJ Target
A live stream of the event will be hosted by 1Xtra presenter Charlie Sloth
The 1Xtra DJ family will be in attendance in the arena whilst the show will be simulcast live on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra between 6-11pm and hosted by 1Xtra’s MistaJam and DJ Target. They will be bringing listeners the best of the live performances plus exclusive interviews from the artists on the bill. In addition, Trevor Nelson and A.Dot will present a wrap-up show from 11pm-midnight where they reflect on the evening.
BBC 1Xtra Live is to return to Birmingham next month on November 15
It will be available to watch on the Red Button and will be streamed on the 1Xtra website from 7pm until midnight. The coverage is hosted by the best looking fat man in the universe, 1Xtra’s Charlie Sloth, and 1Xtra Breakfast’s Yasmin Evans – giving the audience the opportunity to enjoy the show from wherever they are.
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BBC 1Xtra Live 2014 takes place at the Birmingham NIA on Saturday 15th November. Tickets will go on sale at 6pm on Thursday 23 October and will be available via the BBC Radio 1Xtra Live website.
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