Posted June 10, 20187 yr Radio 1 heading out to Ibiza is one of the best events that takes place each year with their own DJs playing special sets with big names in the current dance music scene also making an appearance. This year though things are a bit different with both Radio 2 and 1Xtra also heading out there for their own events too! Radio 2 kick things off in just a couple of weeks time heading out to the White Isle for the first time ever as they go to celebrate the history of dance music from the past 30 years. Gary Davies, Zoë Ball and Ana Matronic will be broadcasting shows over the weekend starting June 29th. On Friday 29/06/18, Gary Davies will present a special Sounds of the 80s show broadcasting from 8pm-Midnight teaming up with Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza's Children of the 80s night. There will be performances from Tony Hadley, Carol Decker, The Fizz and Bonnie Tyler as well as a look back at some of the biggest dance tracks from the 80s. On Saturday 30/06/18, Zoë Ball will be broadcasting from 3pm-6pm from the Pikes Hotel (where Wham! filmed Club Tropicana). Zoë will be joined by Faithless to perform a special set, with also a live mix from Groove Armada and an acoustic set from Morcheeba. Pete Tong will also join Zoë to discuss his best moments from Ibiza as well as Christian and Alan Anadon from Café Mambo and Tony Pike, owner of Pikes Hotel. On Sunday 01/07/18, Ana Matronic will be broadcasting a live mix for her Dance Devotion show from Midnight-2am from Freddie's Bar at Pikes Hotel with some of the biggest dance anthems. 1Xtra's event takes place in between Radio 1's event with their own Saturday night takeover heading to Ibiza on August 4th. Hosted at Ibiza Rocks by Charlie Sloth and DJ Target, the likes of MistaJam, DJ Charlesy and Sian Anderson will be taking to the decks between 7pm and 11pm. This is also the first time 1Xtra has hosted an event in Ibiza. Special guests include Not3s, RAYE, Wretch 32 and Kojo Funds. And of course, Radio 1 head out there too continuing their usual event, as they have done every year since 1995, with broadcasts happening on both August 3rd and August 5th at Café Mambo. Annie Mac, Pete Tong, Danny Howard, B.Traits, Benji B and Monki will be there with some special guests also expected to be announced over the coming weeks. Edited June 10, 20187 yr by lewistgreen
June 12, 20187 yr Guess this shows that radio 2 are really pushing the generation barrier and most of they want people who listened to radio 1 in the 90s to move to radio 2!
June 28, 20187 yr Guess this shows that radio 2 are really pushing the generation barrier and most of they want people who listened to radio 1 in the 90s to move to radio 2! From George Formby and The Andrews Sisters still regularly playlisted in the 80s to Faithless and Groove Armada in 2018!
June 30, 20187 yr Yeh the oldest acts they play now are usually from the 80s playlist wise! Suppose that's what happens as the generations move on!
June 30, 20187 yr Author Great shows so far from Radio 2. Gary Davies played literally every iconic 80s song you could think of and Zoe Ball just played wall to wall dance music all afternoon. Both shows are worth checking out on iPlayer if you get a chance. Got Ana Matronic’s show on now and it’s being broadcast with the crowd in the background so it’s got that proper Ibiza vibe going on. David Morales is going to do a guest set shortly!
June 30, 20187 yr Author Omg she’s playing dubstep. Benga & Coki - Night :wub: Edited June 30, 20187 yr by lewistgreen
July 26, 20186 yr Author Radio 1 and 1Xtra lineup confirmed: Friday August 3rd Annie Mac B.Traits CamelPhat (and guests) Cassy Danny Howard Denis Sulta Eats Everything Jax Jones (and guests) La Fleur Mella Dee MK (and guests) Patrick Topping Pete Tong Saturday August 4th Bugzy Malone B Young Charlie Sloth DJ Charlesy DJ Target Koko Funds Lady Leshurr Lotto Boyz Mistajam Nines Not3s RAY BLK RAYE Sian Anderson Steel Banglez Wretch 32 TBA special guests Sunday August 5th Annie Mac Benji B Cassius Krystal Klear Mark Ronson Monki Octavian Purple Disco Machine TBA 'very special guest'
July 26, 20186 yr Omg she’s playing dubstep. Benga & Coki - Night :wub: Radio 2 playing dubstep :o I think though I do remember Radio 2 playing 'Easy Please Me' by Katy B back in 2011.
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