BBC Radio 1 Dance

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BBC Radio 1 Dance
BBC Radio 1 Dance 2022.svg
CityLondon
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom and Internationally via BBC Sounds
FrequencyBBC Sounds
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatElectronic dance music
NetworkBBC Radio
Ownership
OwnerBBC
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1Xtra
BBC Radio 1 relax
History
First air date
9 October 2020 (2020-10-09)
Links
WebcastBBC Sounds
WebsiteRadio 1 Dance Homepage

BBC Radio 1 Dance is a national digital radio station in the United Kingdom, owned and operated by the BBC and run as a spin-off from BBC Radio 1. The station plays a mix of back-to-back current, future and classic electronic dance music,[1] and broadcasts exclusively on BBC Sounds.

History and launch[]

Previous BBC Radio 1 Dance logo

From as early as November 2019, reports showed that the BBC was considering launching 'spin-off stations' of their popular music stations in order to gain more listeners.[2] Jonathan Wall, controller of BBC Sounds, confirmed in February 2020 that Radio 1 Dance was to launch in spring 2020.[3] The launch was delayed due to BBC Radio 1 and sister station BBC Radio 1Xtra operating reduced broadcast schedules during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

The BBC announced in September 2020 that the Dance music stream would launch on 9 October 2020 with Annie Mac, Danny Howard and Pete Tong hosting a 4-hour dance marathon from 6 pm, simulcast on Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance.[5]

The launch of Radio 1 Dance was met with criticism from commercial bodies. Andy Carter, chair of the All-party parliamentary group on Commercial Radio, said: "New services like Radio 1 Dance do not appear to meet the important public value tests that the BBC must observe."[6]

In late September 2020, following complaints from commercial bodies, Ofcom reviewed Radio 1 Dance, saying "we do not require the BBC to conduct a Public Interest Test [...] because we consider the impact of the Radio 1 Dance stream on the market is likely to be small, particularly given it will be online only and will contain no new or exclusive content."[7]

The BBC has since launched a further music stream on BBC Sounds in April 2021, Radio 1 relax.[8]

Programming[]

Programming on the 'stream' is primarily repeated dance shows from BBC Radio 1.[9] Following the departure of Annie Mac in July 2021, a refreshed schedule was launched in the following September.[10]

Monday to Thursday[]

Daytime shows are hosted by Arielle Free, originally broadcast as part of Radio 1 Early Breakfast. There is a 60-minute non-stop mix at midday from Radio 1's Dance Anthems, hosted by Charlie Hedges. At 8 am and 3 pm, the station broadcasts Radio 1's Workout Anthems, a 60-minute mix centred around songs to workout to. The drivetime show (4–6 pm) is a repeat of Pete Tong's Friday night Radio 1 show. Evening and night programming consists of Radio 1 Dance Presents... (6–7 pm), followed by Radio 1's Classic Essential Mix (7–9 pm), then Radio 1's Drum & Bass Show with René LaVice (9–11 pm). Radio 1's Residency airs from 11 pm to 1 am.

Friday[]

The daytime shows are hosted by the rotational Friday presenter(s) on Radio 1 Early Breakfast. These are broadcast until 4 pm when Charlie Hedges broadcasts two hours of Dance Anthems. Friday night dance shows on BBC Radio 1 are simulcast on the Dance stream from 6 pm, this includes Radio 1's Dance Party with Danny Howard (6–8 pm), Radio 1's Future Dance with Sarah Story (8–10 pm), Pete Tong (10 pm-midnight) and Radio 1's Essential Mix (midnight – 2 am).

Saturday[]

On Saturdays, Radio 1's Dance Anthems with Charlie Hedges (4–8 pm) is simulcast from BBC Radio 1. This is followed by Danny Howard in the Mix (8–9 pm), Radio 1's Essential Mix (9–11 pm), 'Radio 1's Residency (11 pm – 1 am) and Radio 1's Classic Essential Mix (1 am – 3 am).

Sunday[]

The stream broadcasts usual daytime shows with added artist-curated mixes from Radio 1's Wind Down throughout the day. At 9 am and 3 pm, Charlie Hedges hosts 60-minutes of Radio 1's Dance Anthems, with 60-minutes of Workout Anthems broadcast at midday.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Radio 1 Dance stream to launch October 9th". BBC Radio 1 Dance. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Is the BBC planning radio spinoffs to get more listeners?". RadioToday. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Brand new Radio 1 Dance to launch on BBC Sounds". RadioToday. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  4. ^ "BBC Radio 1 implements changes to schedule amid Coronavirus crisis". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Brand new Radio 1 Dance stream to launch this October". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Concerns raised over the launch of Radio 1 Dance". RadioToday. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Materiality assessment of Radio 1 Dance stream". Ofcom. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Brand new wellbeing stream Radio 1 Relax launches on BBC Sounds". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Radio 1 Dance Schedule". BBC. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Danny Howard to take on Radio 1's Dance Party". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
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