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Radio 1's live events calendar even more diverse for 2008
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´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 1 announces today details of the station's live music coverage for 2008, featuring a huge range of specialist events.
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Since the start of the year the station has already demonstrated its continued commitment to specialist live music.
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Events so far have included the Eurosonic Festival in the Netherlands, the Worldwide Awards and the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Introducing evening from Maida Vale featuring The Ting Tings, Pete And The Pirates and Late Of The Pier.
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2008 continues:
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Across the year
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- International Radio 1 – four shows from around the world, reflecting international specialist music and talent – hosted by Radio 1's specialist DJs.
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March
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- Bloc Weekender – new UK festival celebrating electronic music.
- Miami Winter Music Conference – where the hottest dance records of the year are discovered.
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April
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- ´óÏó´«Ã½ Introducing Essential Mix Tour – Radio 1 DJs introduce up-and-coming talent from across the UK.
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May
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- Radio 1's Big Weekend – the station's flagship event returns. Expect major UK and international artists alongside brand new talent.
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June
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- Sonar – the essential festival for lovers of cutting-edge music.
- Download – the UK's premier rock, punk and metal festival.
- Radio 1 Presents... Foo Fighters – live from Wembley.
- Glastonbury – this year with a focus on the smaller stages, sound systems and emerging artists alongside the main stage acts.
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July
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- Latitude – one of the more unusual festivals showcasing not just music but poetry, film and literature.
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August
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- London Mela – an artistically-led celebration of Asian music, culture and creativity.
- Underage Festival – Strictly for the under-18s featuring the best in indie, rock and electronic music.
- Radio 1 In Ibiza – The legendary weekend from the White Isle.
- Creamfields – One of the UK's premier dance festivals - this year is the 10th anniversary of the event.
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September
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- Bestival – the event has quickly established itself as an essential moment in the festival season.
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October
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- ´óÏó´«Ã½ Electric Proms – for the first time taking place in both London and Liverpool, Electric Proms brings together the best new and established performers.
- The Warehouse Project – the hottest DJs from a cutting-edge venue in Manchester.
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The station's flagship event, Radio 1's Big Weekend, returns in May and will take place in Maidstone, Kent with the full line-up announced in the coming months.
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The station will be once again be at all the major UK festivals including Glastonbury, Reading/Leeds and T In The Park.
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In 2007, Radio 1 Presents... were a highlight of the calendar with one-off exclusive gigs performed by The White Stripes, Kaiser Chiefs, My Chemical Romance and Arctic Monkeys.
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In 2008 the station continues to build on this with Radio 1 Presents Foo Fighters live from Wembley Arena already confirmed. More one-off performances from major artists will be announced throughout the year.
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Jason Carter, Editor of Live Music and Events, said: "RadioÌý1's Live Music schedule for 2008 looks really healthy. Our aim is to support new and emerging music that might not get covered anywhere else – and at the same time reflects what's going on at the established events. This is what gives our audience the most exciting listen possible."
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