6 Music Festival
Live coverage from 6 Music Festival.
Live coverage from 6 Music Festival.
Loyle Carner introduces his 6 Music Festival performance at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester. Acclaimed rapper Loyle Carner released his debut album, Yesterday's Gone, in 2017. This was also the year he first performed at the 6 Music Festival in Glasgow. He now returns as a headliner with a very special set, showcasing his music in a new way, and performs in collaboration with the AMC Gospel Choir. Viewers can also watch Loyle break down tracks from his latest album, hugo, in Artist in Residence: AAA, on BBC iPlayer.
Christine and the Queens introduces his 6 Music Festival performance at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester. Christine and the Queens is a renowned French singer-songwriter, known for his poignant electronic pop music and his ability to juggle English and French in his lyrics. In the nine years following his debut, Chaleur Humaine, he has constantly pushed boundaries. Chris's headline set at this year's 6 Music Festival is the global premiere of his brand new live show.
Arlo Parks introduces her 6 Music Festival performance at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester. Arlo Parks was first played on the radio at the age of just 16, when she uploaded her very first demos to BBC Music Introducing. At the early stages, her music was already garnering a lot of excitement, but she was catapulted into the spotlight with the release of her debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams, which won the Mercury Prize in 2021. In January 2023, she announced that her second album will be released in May and her headline performance at 6 Music Festival will be the world premiere of her new music, featuring special guests.
Get ready for 2022's festival with standout BBC performances from acts coming to Cardiff.
Bristol's famous sons whip the Great Hall into a frenzy. There's nothing like an IDLES gig.
Inspiration to countless bands, icons of punk rock Pixies play their first ever 6 Music Festival.
One of the best lyricists in rock today, Lucy Dacus holds Cardiff's Great Hall in the palm of her hands.
This one's an all-timer. Little Simz's headline slot at St David's hall is everything you want it to be and more.
Ever wondered what "slop n soul" sounds like? Well, now's your chance. Spoiler: it's bluesy, gospel, soulful rock and it is unreal.
A genre-defying, trailblazing artist, Mykki Blanco takes over St David's Hall the way only they can.
The Manics make a bit of Cardiff history for 6 Music Festival, performing in Clwb Ifor Bach for the very first time. As intimate a gig as you'll get!
We are blessed to have Cardiff rapper Deyah performing as part of 6 Music festival this year!
beabadoobee takes the stage in Cardiff to open another night of great music at The Great Hall. This one's a real treat.
Sports Team bring all the energy to their set in The Great Hall. Mercury nominated and oozing confidence, this isn't one to be missed.
A jazz quintet with soulful influences, the superbly talented Ezra Collective set the tone in St David's Hall Saturday night.
Top tier purveyors of hazy 70s psychadelic guitars Khruangbin deliver a treat this year at 6 Music Festival
Bloc Party are back, and we have *missed* them. British indie at it's finest - this is a set full of absolute bangers.
Johnny Marr closes the final night of 6 Music Festival at The Great Hall in spectacular fashion. There's only one Johnny Marr
Pop bangers, dance moves and more - Self Esteem gigs are a whirlwind!
A performance from the indie rock duo everyone's talking about. Warning: Wet Leg's tunes are so catchy they may never leave your head
A special performance, this one. Father John Misty closes out 6 Music Festival in Cardiff, accompanied by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
This Cat Power performance may make you do one of those happy/emo smile-cries. The absolute best!
The former Super Furry Animals frontman takes over St David's Hall for a proper homecoming celebration. Music festivals are BACK!
audiobooks bring their catchier than catchy electro to Cardiff. A properly fun band live - expect aaaall of the synths!
Welcome back!