10 artists you will DEFINITELY hear on Hits Radio Pride 🏳️🌈
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Last updated 1st Sep 2020
We're launching Hits Radio Pride on Friday 28th August 2020 and we can't wait for you to hear what we have in store for you. It all kicks off with Years & Years' Olly Alexander joining Jordan Lee, at 8am, for the launch of the brand new station.
Listen to Hits Radio Pride online
With a line-up that includes familiar names such as Fleur East, Jordan Lee, James Barr, Stephanie Hirst and Charlie Powell, make sure you're listening online, on smart speakers, just say "Alexa, Play Hits Radio Pride" and through the Hits Radio app.
Getting your weekend off to a big start will be Fleur East and James Barr on Saturday mornings, with Stephanie Hirst playing her belters from 7pm.
Number 1 artist MNEK will also be hosting the Hits Radio Pride Mixtape on Sunday 30th August from midday until 2pm.
So, while you're waiting for our exciting new radio station to launch, take a look through some of the huge artists you can expect to hear on Hits Radio Pride, from Kylie Minogue to Calvin Harris and Years & Years to Dua Lipa.
10 artists you will DEFINITELY hear on Hits Radio Pride 🏳️🌈
Kylie Minogue
The Pop Princess, Kylie Minogue has had three decades of fantastic hits, from The Loco-Motion right up to her disco-inspired 'Say Something'.
Lady Gaga
After smashing into the charts in 2008, Lady Gaga has wowed fans around the world with her amazing outfits, and Number 1 singles and albums.
George Michael
Starting out as a member of Wham! back in the 80s, George Michael also became a very successful solo artist following Wham's breakup in 1986.
As a solo artist he had success with debut solo album 'Faith' in 1987, continuing into the 90s and 00s.
Sia
Australian singer Sia has been in the music industry for many years, but it was in 2014 with the release of her album '1000 Forms of Fear' that she began to see success in the UK.
The album included the lead single 'Chandelier' which received four GRAMMY nominations and was a Top 10 hit around the world.
Years & Years
Years & Years star Olly Alexander has had huge success with hits 'King', 'Shine' and 'If You're Over Me'. The It's A Sin actor also teamed up with Kylie in 2021, as well as dropping his singles 'STARSTRUCK' and 'Night Call'.
Ariana Grande
With hits like 'Side to Side', 'One Last Time', and most recently her collab with Lady Gaga, 'Rain On Me', Ariana Grande has enjoyed huge success in the charts since her debut UK hit, 'Problem' in 2014.
Britney Spears
Starting as a teenager back in the late 90s, Britney's success included her debut song '...Baby One More Time', and continued throughout the 00s and 10s, with the singer also hosting a residency in Las Vegas, where she performed many of her biggest hits.
Calvin Harris
He's now one of the highest-paid DJs around, but Calvin Harris started out releasing his debut album 'I Created Disco' in 2007 which featured 'Acceptable in the 80s'.
Since then, he has had a number of huge collaborations including, 'One Kiss' with Dua Lipa and 'Promises' with Sam Smith.
Madonna
Madonna has had huge hits in the last four decades, and seen some very iconic outfits throughout the years too.
Starting out with her debut album 'Madonna', she has had 14 Top 10 studio albums!
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa rose to fame from a young singer at a theatre school, to a three-time BRIT Award winner.
Most recently she has released 'Don't Start Now', 'Physical', and her collab with J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Tainy, 'One Day'.
Listen to Hits Radio Pride online
Hits Radio Pride aims to educate and raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and encourage inclusion and tolerance. In partnership with The Co-operative Bank and working with LGBTQ+ helpline Switchboard, the station will ensure listeners can get access to the right support and advice.
How to listen to Hits Radio Pride
The station will be available on DAB in Bradford, Stoke, Swansea, Liverpool, Humberside, North Yorkshire and Northern Ireland, as well as on DAB+ in London and Norwich. It will also be available online, on smart speakers, just say "Alexa, Play Hits Radio Pride" and through the Hits Radio app nationally.