The Line-up for the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2025 has been Revealed
This year’s edition of the station’s annual event is due to take place in Greater Manchester between March 26-29.
Headliners and Performers
Ezra Collective, Mogwai, and Kae Tempest will all headline the festival with performances at the city’s O2 Victoria Warehouse. They are joined on the bill by English Teacher, Perfume Genius, and Fat Dog.
6 Music’s own Jamz Supernova, Tom Ravenscroft, and Sherelle will also play DJ sets at the venue.
Other Events and Club Nights
The festival will also feature a BBC Introducing night, New Music Fix Live, and Indie Forever, with DJ sets from the likes of Sports Team, Viagra Boys, and 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq.
A Rave Forever night in partnership with The Warehouse Project will also take place, and a Morning After Mix Live.
Special Performances
Ezra Collective will deliver a special bespoke performance that celebrates the importance of youth clubs across the country. Mogwai will present a unique collaboration with KNDS Fairey Acid Brass, while Kae Tempest’s headlining set will feature a global premiere of new material.
Artist Quotes
Ezra Collective said: "2016 was the first time we ever got played on the station. Gilles Peterson gave us that precious moment. Since then it’s been a deep love for 6 Music, so to be in Manchester headlining their festival is a deep honour. See you on the dance floor."
Mogwai added: "We are immensely excited to return to the 6 Music Festival and Manchester this year. 6 Music have always been champions of independent music and ourselves and it’s an honour to be part of this year’s celebration."
Tempest commented: "I’ve got a new album and I can’t wait for people to hear it. BBC Radio 6 Music have been such a crucial supporter of my music, I can’t wait for listeners to hear this new direction and for me to be able to say thank you to them for giving me so much over the years."
Tickets and Broadcast
Tickets for each 6 Music Festival 2025 event will be sold separately and will be available from 10am GMT this Thursday (February 6). You can buy yours here.
Those who do not attend in person can tune in to 6 Music to hear live music, highlights, and interviews across the four days, and watch select performances live on iPlayer. BBC Four will broadcast highlights from the festival on Friday April 4.
Schedule
Wednesday March 26 – BBC Introducing at YES (7pm): Adult DVD, Renee Stormz, jasmine.4.t
Thursday March 27 – 6 Music Festival Presents… Ezra Collective + Fat Dog + 6 Music’s Jamz Supernova (DJ set) at Victoria Warehouse Manchester (6.30pm)
New Music Fix Live at YES (10pm): DJ sets from 1-800 GIRLS, Florentino, Marie Davidson and NAINA
Friday March 28 – 6 Music Festival Presents… Mogwai + English Teacher + 6 Music’s Tom Ravenscroft (DJ set) at Victoria Warehouse Manchester (6.30pm)
Indie Forever Live at Band on the Wall (9pm): DJ sets from Sports Team DJs, Lava La Rue, Steve Lamacq, Viagra Boys and Nathan Shepherd
6 Music Festival & The Warehouse Project present Rave Forever at Amber’s – which embraces a ‘no phones’ policy to encourage everyone to engage fully with the music – (11pm): DJ sets from Ayy Den, nora, Anish Kumar and SBTRKT
Saturday March 29 – Morning After Mix Live at YES (12pm): DJ sets from Jamz Supernova and Emma-Jean Thackray
6 Music Festival Presents… Kae Tempest + Perfume Genius + 6 Music DJ SHERELLE (DJ set) at Victoria Warehouse Manchester (6.30pm)
On Air and Online
Highlights from the festival, including live and recorded-live performances, will be broadcast on 6 Music and BBC Radio Manchester from MediaCityUK in Salford, as well as on BBC Sounds, BBC Four, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Music’s YouTube channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I get tickets for the 6 Music Festival 2025?
A: Tickets for each 6 Music Festival 2025 event will be sold separately and will be available from 10am GMT this Thursday (February 6). You can buy yours here.
Q: How can I listen to the 6 Music Festival 2025?
A: Those who do not attend in person can tune in to 6 Music to hear live music, highlights, and interviews across the four days, and watch select performances live on iPlayer. BBC Four will broadcast highlights from the festival on Friday April 4.
Q: What is the schedule for the 6 Music Festival 2025?
A: The schedule for the 6 Music Festival 2025 is as follows: [insert schedule here].