BBC Radio 1Xtra unveils broadcast plans for Carnival

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BBC Radio 1Xtra will celebrate Carnival 2020 with new live performances, artist freestyles and DJ takeovers from Thursday 27 August - Monday 31 August.
All shows across the network will champion the sounds, vibes and culture of Carnival bringing listeners the best in Soca, Dancehall, Jungle, UKG and Carnival sounds.

Seani B will kick start the celebrations on Thursday from 9-11pm with Seani B’s Truck Pon Di Road, a virtual Carnival party with mixes from DJ Puffy, Private Ryan and Supa Nytro alongside live performances from Triniboi Joocie, SunDivas, Kes, Nessa Preppy, Moyann and Shaggy.

Other highlights across the weekend will include The Official Notting Hill After Party hosted by 1Xtra on Sunday and Monday 11pm - 1am which will be broadcast on-air and on 1Xtra’s YouTube channel. 1Xtra DJs will team up with some of the biggest names on the scene for a host of brand new sets, including Rampage with Mr Shuges, Seani B with Triniboi Joocie, Jamz Supernova with Stush, Sian Anderson with Alicai Harley, and DJ Target with Flowdan, plus exclusive sets from Continental GT with Gracious K, and DJ Dee with Majikal from Flagz Sound.

Later, a Rampage Carnival Special (Sunday 11am - 3pm) will deliver DJ sets from Mr Redz and Invasion Crew alongside performances from Stylo G, Mr Williamz and Top Cat.

Seani B says: “Carnival has played a massive part in my life. I’ve been attending since I was a kid with my Dad, Mum, brothers, friends and as a working DJ.

"It feels odd this year that it won't be happening, but through the magic of radio and streaming the tradition will not be erased. I'll be teaming up with some of the people I look forward to seeing out on the road to bring you something very special. Kes, Shaggy, Nessa Preppy, Triniboi Jooice, DJ Puffy, Private Ryan are just a few names that will be bringing that carnival vibe with me.”

This epic celebration will bring 1Xtra Summer 2020 to a close, marking the end of 1Xtra’s ambitious nine week project which began on 3 July and celebrated a summer rich in Black music and culture.

Schedule



Thursday

9-11pm: Seani B’s Truck Pon Di Road
with mixes from DJ Puffy, Private Ryan and Supa Nytro alongside live performances from Triniboi Joocie, SunDivas, Kes, Nessa Preppy, Moyann and Shaggy



Saturday

3-5pm: The Story of Digital Dancehall with Seani B
featuring contributions from Buju Banton, Bobby Digital, Steely & Clevie, King Jammy, Tony Matterhorn, Chronixx, Koffee and Busy Signal



Sunday

11am-3pm: Rampage Carnival Special
DJ sets from Mr Redz and Invasion Crew alongside performances from Stylo G, Mr Williamz and Top Cat

3-5pm: Trevor Nelson Carnival Special

5-7pm: David Rodigan Carnival Special

7-11pm: Heartless Carnival Special

11pm-1am: The Official Notting Hill Carnival After Party
DJ sets from Seani B with Triniboi Joocie, DJ Target with Flowdan and Jamz Supernova with Stush



Monday

7-10am: Nadia Jae Carnival Special
Guest mix from Mista Hooli

10am-1pm: Ace Carnival Mix

1-4pm: Seani B Carnival Special

4-7pm: Sian Anderson Carnival Special
Guest mixes from Silverstar and DJ Puffy

7-9pm: DJ Target Carnival Special

9-11pm: Jeremiah Carnival Special

11pm-1am: The Official Notting Hill Carnival After Party
DJ sets from Sian Anderson with Alicai Harley, Rampage with Mr Shuges, Continental GT with Gracious K and DJ Dee with Majikal from Flagz Sound

August 27, 2020 9:02am ET by BBC Radio 1Xtra  

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