About Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 plays the best new music and supports emerging talent. As well as Radio 1’s Live Lounge and the world famous Essential Mix, we’re home to the UK’s Official Chart and great DJs including Greg James, Jack Saunders, Matt and Mollie, Rickie Melvin and Charlie, Vick Hope, Katie Thistleton and Jamie Laing.
How to Listen
BBC Sounds app - Find out how to get the BBC Sounds app on your mobile device.
FM radio - Radio 1 is between 97-99 FM in the UK.
DAB radio
Digital TV - Freeview channel 700; Freesat channel 696; Sky TV (UK) channel 0101; Virgin Media channel 901; TalkTalk TV channel 600; UPC Ireland channel 907.
Online - For all support listening online, please use BBC Sounds help.
Contacts
We receive a lot of emails, texts and tweets each day and do our best to read them all, but we can’t promise to reply to them all individually.
Social: You can follow us on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.
Phone: If a DJ asks for callers or we are running competitions we usually use the number 03700 100 100 (standard geographic charges apply). At other times, sending a text or email is the best idea as the phone line is not always manned and your call is unlikely to be answered.
WhatsApp: You can text us on WhatsApp via the Radio 1 number 03700 100 100.
SMS: You can also text us on 81199. Texts will not be included in your inclusive text bundles, and the exact cost of each message depends on your service provider - it is typically between 10 and 15 pence per message. MMS (Picture) messages may cost more - you should check with your service provider for exact details. Please make sure you take care when entering our number as some subscription services have similar numbers to ours.
Access Requirements: If you’re contacted by Radio 1 about being an on air contributor, please let us know if you have any access requirements.
Complaints: If you have a complaint about any aspect of the BBC, including our shows and services, please go to the BBC Complaints website.
Post: You can send stuff to us at BBC Radio 1, London, W1A 1AA
Listening Online: If you are having a problem listening to Radio 1 online, please visit the BBC Sounds help page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I send you my music to listen to?
The best way is through BBC Music Introducing. You need to upload it to the BBC Introducing website The music uploader is only for artists in the UK, please read all the terms and conditions.
There's lots more good advice on the BBC Introducing website.
How do I get a work experience placement at Radio 1?
You can search and apply for BBC job and work experience opportunities here.
If you'd like to submit a presenter demo to BBC Radio 1, you can upload via BBC Up and Coming.
How do I request a track or shout out?
You can try texting or tweeting the show on-air, but we do get thousands of shout out requests each day and can usually only mention a handful of people. Please don’t be upset if the DJ doesn’t mention you.
