Jorja Smith, Chase & Status and Sam Smith to head up Radio 1's Live Lounge month
BBC Radio 1 has announced the lineup for its October Live Lounge month, featuring artists like Sam Smith, Jorja Smith, and Chase & Status. The sessions will be hosted by Charlie Hedges and Jeremiah Asiamah.
Why it matters
This event is a significant fixture in the UK music industry, showcasing high-profile artists and marking a shift in the station's presenting schedule.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Jorja Smith's performance comes after the singer released her third album, What Are The Odds
Sam Smith, Chase & Status and Jorja Smith are among the artists who have been revealed for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge month.
Indie band Blossoms, singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri and US rappers Anderson .Paak and Cordae will also take to the studio in October.
Each Live Lounge guest traditionally performs an acoustic version of one of their own songs, plus a cover of a track by a different artist.
The sessions will air on Radio 1's Live Lounge show, which will now be fronted by Charlie Hedges and Jeremiah Asiamah.
The recordings will go out throughout October on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at midday on the pair's new show.
A performance from Stockport-formed band Blossoms on 5 October will kick off the run.
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