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The Independent
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Rapper Strandz stars in Music Box performance of ‘No Peace, No Time'
South-London rapper Strandz is on the rise thanks to his future-facing vision, with co-signs from elder statesmen including Stormzy and Digga D. In the latest Music Box episode, he performs his 2024 track 'No Peace, No Time' and 2022's '4 the Money'. Earlier this year, he teamed up with Giggs for a new single, 'Time', in which he encapsulates 'the feeling of terror from a desensitised perspective'. Stay tuned to Independent TV for more Music Box featuring the latest acts breaking through, available across desktop, mobile and connected TV, as well as our YouTube channel.
BBC News
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC Radio 1 to host Europe's Biggest Gig
BBC Radio 1 will be joining forces with four other radio stations across Europe to host Europe's Biggest Gig – a special one-off night of live music, celebrating each countries national music scene. The live music spectacular will see five countries unite for one night only, each shining a spotlight on their national music scene and showcasing an exciting artist tipped for big things who will perform a live session of their biggest tracks. Taking place on Tuesday 25 February from 6.30pm, Radio 1's Jack Saunders will be at the helm for the first thirty minutes before handing over to our broadcasting partners across the European Broadcasting Union. Representing the UK, South-London soul singer Nia Smith, will take centre stage performing a session of her biggest tracks in the legendary Radio 1 Live Lounge. Nia is fast becoming one of the most exciting new voices in British music, having supported the likes of SZA, Tems and Elmiene last year and releasing her debut EP 'Give Up The Fear' in November 2024. Nia Smith says: 'So excited to be performing for Radio 1 at Europe's Biggest Gig!! Ty so much Jack, very grateful.' Jack Saunders says: 'Live music is at the heart of what we do on the show so why not take that to the rest of Europe? It's a chance to bring fresh unique voices to the biggest stage. Nia Smith is going to blow people away with her talent and I can't wait to hear what the other countries bring.' Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: 'We're really excited to launch Europe's Biggest Gig which will join the hugely popular Europe's Biggest Dance Show and Europe's Biggest Soundsystem Party brand. 'It's an exciting way to showcase the incredible artists emerging across the continent. By joining forces with our broadcasting partners, we're giving artists a platform to reach new audiences and bringing fans closer to future stars poised for success. We can't wait to share this special night with listeners across Europe.' Listeners can hear all the action live on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds from 6.30pm GMT on Tuesday 25 February. The countries, broadcasters and artists performing are (in order of broadcast): UK, BBC Radio 1, Nia Smith Ireland, RTÉ 2FM, Orla Gartland Belgium, Studio Brussel, Sylvie Kreusch Germany, 1LIVE, Berq Iceland, Rás 2, Elín Hall FM2
