Olivia Rodrigo to kick off Radio1’s Live Lounge Month 2023

News: Oliva Rodrigo will kick off a month of Live Lounge performances on BBC Radio 1 which you’ll be able to watch on BBC iPlayer and YouTube.

Kicking off on Monday 2 October and running throughout the month every Monday to Thursday with Rickie, Melvin and Charlie (10.30am - 1pm), some of the hottest acts in the world will take to the iconic Radio 1 Live Lounge to perform a mix of their own songs and surprise covers. All performances will take place at 12pm.

Radio 1 Live Lounge Month 2023 schedule:

  • Monday 2 October – Olivia Rodrigo

  • Tuesday 3 October – Troye Sivan

  • Wednesday 4 October – Jorja Smith

  • Thursday 5 October – Madison Beer

  • Monday 9 October – Declan McKenna

  • Tuesday 10 October – Leigh-Anne

  • Wednesday 11 October – Royal Blood

  • Thursday 12 October – Dominic Fike

  • Monday 16 October – Sampha

  • Tuesday 17 October – Holly Humberstone

  • Wednesday 18 October – YUNGBLUD

  • Thursday 19 October – Becky Hill

  • Monday 23 October – Usher

  • Tuesday 24 October – Olivia Dean

  • Wednesday 25 October – Jax Jones

  • Thursday 26 October – Doja Cat

Radio 1's Live Lounge attracts some of the biggest artists on the planet, with alumni including Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande and Jay Z. Past Live Lounge tracks from Miley Cyrus, 30 Seconds To Mars, Dua Lipa and Bruno Mars have attracted over 50 million views each on Radio 1's YouTube channel.

Rickie, Melvin and Charlie say: "We are so excited that Live Lounge Month is back and we promise this year is bigger and better than ever!! We have some of the world’s greatest Pop Stars, debut performances, and listener’s favourite artists all ready to step into the world-famous Live Lounge."

Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: "Radio 1’s Live Lounge is known all over the world. Performing one is an accolade on an artist’s journey and we’re dedicating the entire month of October to them. Yet again this year we have a brilliant selection of artists who will perform intimately for fans and listeners. I can’t wait to listen in!"

All performances from Live Lounge Month can be heard live on Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, and will be available to watch on demand on Radio 1’s BBC iPlayer and YouTube channels.

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