Tita Lau, Josh Baker, Girls Don't Sync and K Motionz to join BBC Radio 1's Residency
Tita Lau, Josh Baker, Girls Don't Sync and K Motionz will be playing some of the biggest tunes every Thursday for four weeks from 11pm – 1am and on Thursday 29 May, Rudimental will host a special one-off show.
The weekly show brings listeners into the world of some of the biggest names in pioneering, high-energy dance and electronic music, shining a spotlight on the freshest, most influential and emerging sounds from across the UK and international club scene.
The line-up for April, May, June and July is as follows:
April: Tita Lau
May: Josh Baker
June: Girls Don't Sync
July: K Motionz
Tita Lau
Tita Lau is fast becoming one of the most exciting female producers and DJ talents in electronic music, known for her energetic and technical displays, bouncing beats and body altering basslines and mesmerising leads and sounds. In her short solo career, Tita Lau has secured consistent top 10 positions on the Beatport main chart, including her number one record 'Disconnected' with James Hype, frequently featured on Spotify playlists and worked with Sonny Fodera, Spinnin Records, Armada Records and James Hype, all of which have helped propel her to being one of the most talked about breakthrough artists of the 2020s. In recent years, Tita has played in some of Europe's top clubs and festivals and made performances further afield including in Dubai, the Arcadia Stage in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and a tour of the US in 2023. These foundations have helped Tita Lau to prosper and flourish in touring space, asserting her position as the one of the leading lights in exciting new female DJ and producer talents.
Tita Lau says: 'I grew up listening to Radio 1, always dreaming of hearing my music being played, to now hosting my very first Residency! I'm excited to take you all into my very eclectic house music library which is full of unreleased club weapons and of course heavy hitting basslines, it's gonna be a wild four weeks! Such an honour to be a part of the Residency! Love you Radio 1! Let's goooo!'
Josh Baker
Winner of DJ Mag's Breakthrough Producer of Year 2024 award, Josh Baker is one of the most exciting names in house music today. Josh has built a strong reputation in the UK electronic music scene, recognised for his expertly curated sets, seamless mixing and cutting-edge sound. Beyond the decks, Josh is the founder of SYNTHO, a leading music tech startup revolutionising electronic music education, and Hide&Seek Festival, one of the UK's most respected boutique electronic music festivals. He also heads the You&Me party series and has brought his signature sound to renowned venues and festivals across Europe. With standout performances worldwide, from Ibiza to Miami, Josh has headlined major events across the globe. His ability to captivate dance floors has secured him a place on the lineups of leading festivals and clubs, with an exciting summer ahead featuring some of the biggest shows of his career.
Josh Baker says: 'Being a lifelong BBC Radio 1 listener, getting my own residency feels pretty surreal. Some of my earliest memories of music come from hearing Radio 1 in the car with my parents—on the way to school, football practice, and everywhere in between. When I passed my driving test at 17 and had just started DJing properly, my mate and I would drive around on a Friday night, blasting Radio 1 Dance. To now be a part of that legacy is an incredible feeling.'
Girls Don't Sync
Girls Don't Sync is a collective of dynamic, passionate and boundary-breaking DJs. The group is made up of four talented and driven young women - Hannah Lynch, Gaia Ahuja, Matty Chiabi, and Sophia Ryalls. Hailing from diverse backgrounds across the UK – from London to Bristol to Liverpool – this tight-knit group has quickly made a name for themselves in the electronic music scene with their infectious energy, genre-blending sets, and unwavering commitment to creating safe, inclusive spaces for music lovers wherever they go. Through their collective efforts, they have carved out a space for themselves and championed the voices and stories of marginalised communities, using their platform to advocate for social justice and amplify underrepresented perspectives. With their infectious energy, technical mastery, and unwavering commitment to creating a constant community, Girls Don't Sync is poised to continue redefining the landscape of electronic music for years to come.
Girls Don't Sync say: 'We are honoured to be joining the legendary BBC Radio 1 Residency, a cohort which has always consisted of so many DJs and artists we look up to! The support of Radio 1 since the start of our journey has defined some huge moments for us; our first Glastonbury set on the Introducing stage, premiering our first single on Sarah Story's show, to this! As always, we can't wait to shine a light on the talent coming out of our scene within the UK and beyond; the music and tracks that cement our sets, as well as some unreleased bits from your girls... let's go!'
Rudimental
Rudimental (aka. Piers Aggett, Kesi Dryden and Leon 'Locksmith' Rolle) are no strangers to global recognition and success. As one of the UK's most successful dance acts of the last decade Rudimental have set the bar high with a long list of achievements including two number one albums, three number one singles, multiple chart entries, over five billion streams, multiple world tours and festival headlines, BRIT award wins and Mercury Prize nominations. All this has cemented their position as trailblazers with a formidable reputation for producing hit records.
Rudimental made an electrifying return to the stage in 2023 with a secret canal boat party, a headline set at Glastonbury's West Holts stage and their own 'Rudimental LIVE' show at Crystal Palace Bowl to celebrate 10 years since their debut album 'Home'. In 2024, Rudimental unveiled their latest creation, 'Green & Gold', in collaboration with the producer Skepsis. The group also received a BRIT Award nomination for 'Best Song' for their hit track 'Dancing Is Healing', featuring Charlotte Plank and Vibe Chemistry, marking their historic eighth nomination and showcasing the enduring impact of their music.
Rudimental say: 'We're really excited to be taking over the Radio 1 Residency for one night only. Radio 1 has been a huge part of our journey, from playing our hometown Hackney Big Weekend in 2012 to Dundee and Luton in 2023 and 2024.... We've been touring our new DJ show RUDIM3NTAL, so we'll be playing out some new and classic jungle and DnB cuts for 2 hours!'
K Motionz
Since the release of his debut album 'The Evolution' at just 19, Birmingham-born and based artist K Motionz has been on an unstoppable trajectory, earning a reputation as one of the most exciting independent talents in drum and bass, with over 134 million global Spotify streams and collaborations with major names such as platinum-selling Arrdee, Emily Makis, and Top 40 charting Songer and his self-built live experience, 'Crowd Control', a 360-degree immersive show that has revolutionised how audiences engage with drum and bass by placing fans at the heart of the action. From sold-out UK tours to major festival appearances at Glastonbury, Creamfields, and Forbidden Forest, K Motionz's reputation as an elite performer is undeniable. 2025 has seen him complete a headline tour around the UK, including a landmark show at London's Roundhouse and will also see K Motionz tour Australia and New Zealand.
K Motionz says: 'Joining Radio 1's Residency is a big moment for me. I've been listening to Radio 1 for as long as I can remember, and the music on the late-night shows has always been a source of inspiration. I'm excited to share the tunes I'm passionate about, as well as the up-and-coming DnB producers I'm really enjoying at the moment.'
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