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Kendrick Lamar wins BBC Radio 6 Music’s album of the year

Mr Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar has been named BBC Radio 6 Music’s album of the year. The 35-year-old US rapper, born in Compton, California, fended off competition from acts including Arctic Monkeys with The Car and Fontaines DC with ...

29 Nov 2022 at 12:01

Music

BBC Radio 6 Music announces two new shows in summer schedule shake-up

BBC Radio 6 Music has announced a schedule shake-up which will see two new shows launch this summer. From June 5, the station will add New Music Fix Daily to weekday evenings while veteran DJs Marc Riley and Gideon Coe will collaborate on a new ...

04 Apr 2023 at 10:17

Music

From Blur to Boygenius: BBC Radio 6 Music reveals its 2023 artists of the year

Blur, Boygenius and Christine And The Queens are among the musicians named in BBC Radio 6 Music’s inaugural artists of the year list. English band Blur made a comeback in 2023 with their number one album The Ballad Of Darren while American ...

06 Nov 2023 at 12:00

Music

BBC Radio 6 Music intiative to explore impact online abuse has on artists

BBC Radio 6 Music has launched an initiative that will raise awareness of the online abuse faced by music artists. In a new documentary Chvrches singer Lauren Mayberry, who recently launched a solo career, will share her experiences, ...

01 May 2024 at 16:51

News

Lauren Laverne given ‘all clear’ following cancer diagnosis

Broadcaster Lauren Laverne has said she has been given the “all clear” after undergoing treatment for cancer. Laverne, 46, said on Instagram on Sunday that she will be “back to work” on Tuesday’s The One Show after “taking some time ...

24 Nov 2024 at 14:53

Arts & Entertainment

Sir Elton John praises Irish band Kneecap for being ‘political’ with their music

Sir Elton John has spoken of his admiration for Irish band Kneecap and their “energy” and “vitality”. The rap trio from West Belfast are known for merging Irish and English in their music alongside politically charged and satirical ...

04 Mar 2025 at 17:33

Music

Sir Elton John praises Irish band Kneecap for being ‘political’ with their music

04 Mar 2025 at 14:07

Lorraine Kelly to make Radio 2 debut as BBC reveals Christmas line-up

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly is to make her Radio 2 debut as the BBC reveals its Christmas radio line-up. Christmas Day will see Jane McDonald and Trevor Nelson present a special celebrating the music of Stevie Wonder on ...

24 Nov 2025 at 00:01

DJ Steve Lamacq says New Year Honours MBE is ‘incredible shock’

Radio presenter and DJ Steve Lamacq has said being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year Honours came as an “incredible shock”. The 60-year-old, who hosts a Monday afternoon show on BBC ...

31 Dec 2024 at 10:38

News

James Nesbitt struggled with Northern Ireland being seen as ‘place of conflict’

Cold Feet star James Nesbitt has said he struggled with the world perceiving his home in Northern Ireland as a “place of conflict”. The 60-year old actor, who stars in Netflix’s eponymous adaptation of Harlan Coben’s ...

10 Jan 2026 at 12:37

Health & Wellbeing

Radio host Nick Grimshaw on the art of festive dinner conversation and how he ‘really enjoys shutting up as well’

There’s nothing Nick Grimshaw likes better than a good old natter – which is just as well when his job is interviewing people. But in his personal life the BBC Radio 6 Music breakfast show host admits he’s as guilty ...

22 Dec 2025 at 08:52

Music

Iggy Pop replaced by Jarvis Cocker as he takes break from BBC Radio 6 Music

American singer-songwriter Iggy Pop will be “taking a break” from his role on BBC Radio 6 Music after 12 years, with Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker set to replace him in the Sunday afternoon slot. Iggy Pop, 78, will ...

11 Feb 2026 at 13:43

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