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The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's black music digital station, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 1Xtra, has secured an incredible line-up of highly acclaimed UK music artists, including Dizzee Rascal, Tinchy Stryder, Chipmunk, Taio Cruz, Jay Sean and JLS for its flagship live music event – 1Xtra Live.

The event, which takes place at Sheffield Arena on Saturday 28 November 2009, will see the artists performing across two stages in front of up to 12,000 people, making it the biggest standalone event in the station's history.

The event was announced in Trevor Nelson's ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 1 and 1Xtra simulcast show on Saturday 24 October.

Speaking on the show, Dizzee said: "I'm looking forward to 1Xtra Live. I made some of my first album in Sheffield. It's going to be good.

"Big up everybody who will be coming down!"

The full line-up is:
Dizzee Rascal
Chipmunk
Tinchy Stryder
JLS
Jay Sean
Taio Cruz
Kano
Donaeo

The event is to be co-hosted by Trevor Nelson and Mistajam while Tim Westwood will be tearing down the house as DJ for the night.

1Xtra Live will broadcast on a special simulcast show on Radio 1 and 1Xtra, presented by Trevor and Mistajam.

Ace and Vis will be in the crowd speaking to the audience while Max gets all the gossip from backstage.

Trevor Nelson says: "1Xtra Live will without doubt be the hottest home-grown gig, with no less than five acts who have had number one hits in the last couple of years.

"It's going to be 1Xtra's biggest gig to date."

Highlights of the event will also transmit in a special 30-minute programme on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three, presented by Radio 1's Reggie Yates.

Tickets are free and will be limited to two per person.

They will be available to personal callers at the Sheffield Arena box office from 10.00am until 4.00pm on Sunday 1 November.

They will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Additionally tickets will be made available nationally online from 10.00am on Monday 2 November.

For further details go to bbc.co.uk/1xtra.

Ben Cooper, Deputy Controller, 1Xtra, says: "I'm thrilled to be bringing some of the UK's best young UK artists to Sheffield for this year's event.

"1Xtra celebrates the best British artists across all genres and I think this strong line-up reflects that."

Neil Wyatt, Executive Producer, Live Events, adds: "Sheffield, with its thriving music scene, provides the perfect location for 1Xtra Live this year.

"It's our second 1Xtra Live event and we're bringing a fantastic line-up of UK artists to the city for the station's biggest event yet."

Further artists will be announced over the coming weeks.

Notes to Editors

About 1Xtra Live

1Xtra Live 2009 takes place on Saturday 28 November at the Sheffield Hallam Arena.

Doors open at 6.00pm, the show starts at 7.00pm and ends at 11.00pm.

Tickets are free and will be available from the Sheffield Hallam Arena box office from 10.00am until 4.00pm on Sunday 1 November. Tickets will be distributed on a first come first served basis.

Tickets will also be made available online from Monday 2 November.

For full details go to bbc.co.uk/1xtra.

Tickets purchased online will be charged at £4.60 per pair to cover postage.

1Xtra Live 2008 saw Akon, Kelly Rowland, Chris Brown, Craig David, Jay Sean, Taio Crus and Estelle performing at Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Saturday 22 March 2008.

About 1Xtra

1Xtra is the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's black music digital radio station, with a strong emphasis on live music and supporting new UK artists.

Its tagline is "Love black music Love 1Xtra".

From hip hop to RnB, garage to drum and bass, 1Xtra blends the best in black music with entertainment, documentaries and news.

Launched in 2002, the station now reaches 634,000 listeners a week with a 0.4% share of the audience.

1Xtra boasts a range of world-class music DJs including Trevor Nelson, Tim Westwood, Mistajam and Semtex.

1Xtra is available on DAB digital radio, digital TV and online.

ER