BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2024 dates revealed

6 Music presenters Deb Grant and Tom Ravenscroft welcome the return of the festival to Greater Manchester

The dates for 6 Music Festival 2024 featuring exclusive performances and DJ sets have been announced.

The event, now permanently based in Greater Manchester, will take place from 7-10 March, 6 Music Breakfast presenter Lauren Laverne revealed on her show.

The festival will offer a mix of events from the area's many colourful venues.

The full line-up and other details will be announced in the New Year, the broadcaster added.

The festival feature unique performances as well as DJ sets from emerging and established acts, and offer a mix of daytime, evening and late-night events.

Samantha Moy, head of BBC Radio 6 Music said: "Last year's festival was a triumph - amazing artists, distinctive and world-exclusive performances and a true celebration of Greater Manchester's ever-flourishing music scene.

"This year we're back to the festival's home to bring you your favourite bands and artists with a 6 Music Festival twist."

Many of 6 Music's presenters will also be broadcasting their shows live from MediaCityUK in Salford and other festival venues during the event.

Highlights will also be broadcast on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio Manchester, as well as BBC Four, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Music YouTube channel.

Manchester held the debut festival in 2014, and it has since been held in Tyneside, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, London and Cardiff.

It has seen performances from artists including Anna Calvi, Bombay Bicycle Club, Depeche Mode, Ezra Collective, Goldfrapp, Hot Chip, Johnny Marr, Kae Tempest, Khruangbin, Little Simz, Pixies, Primal Scream, Róisín Murphy, Self Esteem, and Wet Leg.

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