Listen again to two nights of incredible live music
The Hits Live Weekend was immense
We took you backstage at our HUGE arena tour, Hits Live! We brought you an action packed weekend, full of performances from the biggest names in hit music, lots of behind the scenes action, and, of course, the perfect soundtrack with the biggest hits and biggest throwbacks!
The Hits Radio team brought you all the action, with an Access All Areas pass to our very own pop parties! You can listen again to our Hits Live coverage here.
Listen again to Hits Live Reloaded with Stephanie Hirst
Listen again to Gemma & Mike backstage at Hits Live Manchester
Listen again to Tom Green backstage at Hits Live Manchester
Listen again to Steve Furnell backstage at Hits Live Birmingham
Listen again to Sarah-Jane Crawford backstage at Hits Live Birmingham
Check out the Hits Live lineup:
In Manchester, these huge stars joined us...
Tom Grennan
Luckily, I've found what I've been looking for! Tom Grennan's the first huge name to be added to our lineup for Hits Live Manchester.
Mimi Webb
We can't wait for Mimi Webb to join us at Hits Live in Manchester. Just PLEASE nobody upset her. She might tell us she's Good Without.
Sigala
As this isn't a nursery party, he won't be singing you Sweet Lullaby's. He might play that song, though. Non-stop anthems are on the cards when Sigala hits up Manchester!
KSI
This line-up announcement's Not Over Yet! 😜 KSI is joining us in Manchester on 11th November for Hits Live.
Craig David
Craig's promised he's gonna re-rewind you back to the noughties with his amazing set. Let's just hope it doesn't happen 7 days too late. We'll be chilling on Sunday. We can't wait to See Craig David at Hits Live Manchester.
Tate McRae
The Canadian pop sensation will be hitting up Manchester on 11th November!
Olly Murs
Not gonna lie, my heart just skipped a beat with this news! Olly Murs is gonna be hitting up Manchester for Hits Live on 11th November.
Sam Smith
We'll make No Promises, but this could be the best Hits Live EVER! Especially with Sam Smith on the lineup for our Manchester gig.
In Birmingham, these huge stars joined us...
Ellie Goulding
Let's hope there's not too much pyro, we don't want to let it ✨ burn ✨ when Ellie Goulding takes to the stage at Hits Live Birmingham!
Sam Ryder
This man is so happy, you'd think he's on cloud nine. He's actually up in Space, Man. Sam Ryder's the next huge name to be joining us in Birmingham!
Blue
ALL RISE for these throwback legends! Blue will be performing at our massive Birmingham gig, with their biggest hits and throwbacks.
Ella Henderson
There's 21 Reasons why we love her. Tbh, it's crazy what love can do! (yes, we realise how bad that pun was). Ella Henderson is the next name on the Hits Live Birmingham lineup!
Craig David
Now it's time for us to fill you in with the next huge name. 22 years since his first album was released, Craig David will be hitting up Birmingham on 12th November!
Dermot Kennedy
He's been waiting for Better Days...how about 12th November for Hits Live?! Dermot Kennedy is going to be at the Resorts World Arena!
Nathan Dawe
He'll bring you flowers in the pouring rain. He's also a Villa supporter. Good or bad? You decide. We're just here to tell you the insanely talented Nathan Dawe is coming to Hits Live in Birmingham (just don't sing any Birmingham City songs to him)!
Lewis Capaldi
We keep getting asked when Beyoncé is coming to Hits Live. Sadly, she's unavailable (apparently). So we've got the Scottish version instead. Lewis Capaldi is the final name to be added to the Hits Live Birmingham lineup. Pretty good, eh?!
Who has presented the Hits Radio Takeover?
Every weekend on Hits Radio, we're letting some of the biggest names in hit music take over with their very own shows. Join us Saturdays from 7pm as they soundtrack your evening with their favourite hits and throwbacks. Here's who's already taken over the airwaves...
Camila Cabello
The first HUGE name to take over Hits Radio with their own show was the incredible Camila Cabello. She's had hits such as 'Havana', 'Señorita' and, most recently, 'Bam Bam' with Ed Sheeran - and now, she's played the hits and brought all the good vibes to Saturday night on Hits Radio!
Listen again to the Hits Radio Takeover with Camila Cabello.
Craig David
The next HUGE name that took over Hits Radio with their own show is the incredible Craig David. He's been at the top of the charts for more than twenty years, with hits such as '7 Days', 'Rewind' and 'Fill Me In' - you can listen again to Craig bringing all the good vibes to Saturday night on Hits Radio.
Listen again to Craig David's Takeover Show.
Tom Grennan
The next musical legend to take over Hits Radio with their favourite hits and throwbacks was the incredible Tom Grennan.
Tom has released some amazing tunes including 'Remind Me' and 'Lets Go Home Together' with Ella Henderson.
Jax Jones
After Tom, next HUGE name to take over Hits Radio with their own show was the unbelievable Jax Jones! He's behind some of the biggest pop and dance tracks, releasing hit after hit including his new track 'So Good' with Halsey.
Listen again to Jax Jones' show.
Olly Alexander
The next star to be taking over Hits Radio with their own show is the amazing Olly Alexander! The Years & Years frontman is behind some of the biggest pop tunes of the past 10 years, releasing hit after hit, and is an important member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Now, he's playing the hits and bringing all the good vibes to Saturday night on Hits Radio.
Listen again to Olly Alexander's Takeover Show.
Joel Corry
Then, Joel Corry took over Hits Radio with his own show! The hit master and Ibiza king has been at festivals across the UK this summer, as well as releasing so many bangers, including his latest, "History" with Becky Hill. Now, he's playing the hits and bringing all the good vibes to Saturday night on Hits Radio.
Listen again to the Hits Radio Takeover with Joel Corry.
George Ezra
After Joel Corry took over, it was the turn of the loveliest guy in music...George Ezra! He's had the best 2022, with a best-selling album, "Gold Rush Kid", his own TV show and gigs across the UK!
Listen again to The Hits Radio Takeover with George Ezra
Sam Smith
Next, it was Sam Smith's turn to takeover Hits Radio! They've just released their latest single - TikTok smash "Unholy", with more music on the way.
Listen again to The Hits Radio Takeover with Sam Smith
Blue
Then, it was the turn of the legendary Blue! They're back and had the best time taking over Hits Radio with their own show.
Listen again to The Hits Radio Takeover with Blue
Nathan Dawe
The next artist to be taking over Hits Radio with their own show is hit-maker Nathan Dawe! He's had the most incredible summer, with collabs featuring the likes of Ella Henderson and residencies in the biggest clubs, across some of Europe's major party destinations.
Listen again to The Hits Radio Takeover with Nathan Dawe
Olly Murs
The next artist to take over Hits Radio with their own show was a guy that's guaranteed to put a smile on your face! After a summer playing gigs across the country, he's back with brand new music. Olly took over Hits Radio with his own show. Listen again to hear Olly Murs on Hits Radio.
Craig David
The Hits Radio Takeover took a very special theme, as we celebrated Black History Month with legendary throwback artist Craig David. Craig played the black artists that have influenced his incredible career, 22 years after his debut album was released.
Listen again as Craig David takes over Hits Radio
Sigala
Hit-maker Sigala took over for an explosive night of hits and throwbacks as we celebrated Bonfire night!
Listen again to Bonfire Bangers with Sigala on Hits Radio
How can I listen to The Hits Radio Takeover?
Listen to Hits Radio every Saturday evening from 7pm, as the biggest names in hit music take over with their own shows.
Can I listen again to The Hits Radio Takeover?
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