Annie McManus and Nick Grimshaw’s ‘Sidetracked’ to go LIVE on BBC 6Music

Sidetracked with Annie and Nick, the popular BBC music podcast is to broadcast live for the first time. Fans will be able to listen to a sixty minute special which will see the two former Radio 1 DJ’s present live on the radio for the first time in months.

The first ever live special of the weekly podcast will bring fans all the goss from Worthy Farm on Friday 28th June as part of the BBC’s Glastonbury coverage.

From the Pyramid Stage to backstage, Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw will be sharing some of their favourite moments from the festival so far, plus a few can’t miss sets from across the weekend – all while getting seriously sidetracked along the way.

Listeners can hear Annie and Mac live from Glastonbury between 6pm – 7pm.

Sidetracked has proved to be a huge hit on BBC Sounds since its launch in 2023. The week in music and the week in their lives, Sidetracked with Annie and Nick is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and hilarious take on the week’s most compelling stories, and getting seriously sidetracked along the way.

On it’s launch, Annie Macmanus said: “I’m dead excited to be working with Grim again. He is one of my oldest friends and together with a top BBC production team.

“I think we’re going to make something really authentic and fun – an essential listen for all fans of music and music culture. I can’t wait to get stuck in.”

Nick Grimshaw said: “I’m so excited to be able to spend time together discussing the week in music, from the sublime to the ridiculous.”

Lorna Clarke, BBC Director of Music, said: “It’s great that Annie and Nick are back in the BBC family with their unique sense of fun and passion for music.

“I can’t think of a better duo to bring music fans the inside scoop from the entertainment industry and bring together an audience of music and pop culture lovers.”

Listen to episodes on the free BBC Sounds, available via a Humax set-top box.