BBC Radio 1 Dance (128k)

BBC Radio 1 Dance is the BBC's dedicated destination for electronic and dance music, built for listeners who want more than a general pop playlist. The station connects new club releases with established dance records and influential classics, moving across house, techno, drum & bass, garage, bass, trance and other electronic styles. Its sound is shaped by specialist selectors, DJ mixes, themed shows and programmes that explore the culture behind the music. Daytime output gives the stream a recognisable rhythm while keeping the focus on dance. Radio 1 Dance Morning with Arielle Free showcases new, current and classic tracks, while Matty Chiabi and Charlie Tee bring their own selections to the daytime playlist. Radio 1 Dance Party Starters turns up the energy with party-ready records, and Radio 1's Dance Anthems with Charlie Hedges revisits enduring club favourites. Programme times and presenters can change, so the live BBC schedule should be checked for the latest line-up. Evenings and weekends make room for deeper specialist programming. Listeners can find major BBC dance brands such as Pete Tong's Essential Mix, Danny Howard's Club Mix, The Residency on Radio 1 Dance, Future Dance with Sarah Story, BBC Introducing on Radio 1 Dance with Jaguar and dedicated drum & bass output with Charlie Tee. The station also works with respected labels and collectives, including Defected and HE.SHE.THEY., bringing label showcases, guest mixes and sounds from across the international club scene. Radio 1 Dance connects its broadcast output with the wider BBC Radio 1 dance programme and events calendar. Special coverage can include festival and club broadcasts, Ibiza shows, guest DJ performances and mixes recorded for BBC audiences. The mix of established names and emerging selectors gives the station room to celebrate dance music history while introducing listeners to new artists and sounds. BBC Sounds is the main way to listen live, check the current schedule and explore available episodes. Its Radio 1 Dance pages also feature recent tracks, playlists, mixes and selected catch-up programmes. Availability of individual episodes can depend on music rights and the BBC's on-demand window. The stream is also carried on supported digital radio platforms where available; check the BBC's current listening guidance for device and DAB+ coverage. Whether you are discovering electronic music, following specialist DJs or looking for a continuous dance soundtrack, BBC Radio 1 Dance offers a focused service with the breadth of the BBC's dance output. Use the official schedule to find the next show, then listen live or browse mixes through BBC Sounds.