The academy comes to Exeter later this month, offering free creative career sessions, Live Lounges and radio broadcasts.
Becca Frankland
Date published: 9th May 2016
Image: Tinie Tempah
Radio 1 and BBC Learning have announced the details for this year's Academy which will take place in Exeter the week before the Big Weekend festival.
From Tuesday 17th May to Saturday 21st May, the Radio 1 Academy will welcome a host of stars to get involved with Q&As, workshops, radio shows, Live Lounges aimed at 16-19 year olds who are keen to kick start their careers in the industry.
Station DJs Nick Grimshaw, Scott Mills, Greg James and Clara Amfo will all be on hand to offer their advice along with musical talents including Tinie Tempah, Tom Odell, AlunaGeorge and Jake Bugg.
As well as the scheduled sessions, attendees can spend time daily live Radio 1 broadcasts, careers advice, demos, DJ decks, live music, 3D printing, virtual reality and 360 filming, speed meets and much more.
The core timetable is listed below. Get free tickets for Radio 1's Academy and check out the full details for each day.
Tuesday 17th May - AlunaGeorge Radio 1 Live Lounge performance and workshop, plus Q&A with Tinie Tempah
Wednesday 18th May - Tom Odell Radio 1 Live lounge, special guest workshops and Q&A
Thursday 19th May - Laura Mvula Radio 1 Live Lounge, plus Q&A session with Radio 1 DJs
Friday 20th May – Jake Bugg Radio 1 Live Lounge and ‘Lightning Bolt’ guitar masterclass
Saturday 21th May – Mura Masa Radio 1 Live lounge and live showcase with special guests
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