Stormzy, Charli XCX and HAIM added to bill for Radio 1's Live Lounge Month 2019

21 August 2019 - Press release

The full line up for Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month 2019 has been unveiled, with Stormzy, Charli XCX and HAIM among the raft of incredible acts set to perform throughout September. 

The latest additions join the bill alongside Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Sam Fender and Lewis Capaldi, who were the first artists to be announced earlier this month. 

The full line up for Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month 2019 is (in alphabetical order): 

•             Anderson .Paak
•             Charli XCX & Christine and the Queens
•             Dermot Kennedy
•             Friendly Fires
•             HAIM
•             Jax Jones
•             Lana Del Rey
•             Lewis Capaldi (Radio 1 Presents: The Lewis Capaldi Symphony)
•             Mahalia
•             Mark Ronson
•             Rex Orange County
•             Sam Fender
•             Stormzy
•             Taylor Swift
•             YUNGBLUD 

From Monday 2 September to Thursday 26 September on Clara Amfo’s show at midday, a different artist will take to the Live Lounge each day to perform a mix of their own songs and surprise covers. 

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

Charli XCX, who’ll be teaming up with Christine and the Queens in the Live Lounge, says: "I’m excited but nervous for the Live Lounge, as always. I’ll be bringing a friend along for a little help though so it should be fun for sure!"

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.