About Radio 1Xtra
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 1Xtra, the home of R&B, HipHop, Afrobeats and Dancehall.
How to Listen
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV 1Xtra is available live in the UK on multiple platforms. Find out how to get the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds app on your mobile device.
- Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds
- DAB Digital Radio
- Freeview channel 701
- Freesat channel 701
- Sky TV (UK) channel 0137
- Virgin Media channel 907
- Smart Speakers
- Internet (WiFi) Radio
Downloads
Discover the amazing free Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds app, where you can effortlessly enjoy, pause, rewind, and subscribe to all your favourite shows.
1Xtra on Social Media
Contact 1Xtra
Unfortunately, we receive a large volume of correspondence and are unable to individually respond to every enquiry.
Email: 1Xtra.Enquiries@bbc.co.uk
Post: Â鶹ÊÓƵAV 1Xtra, London, W1A 1AA
SMS to the studio: 88111 [Texts will be charged at your standard message rate. Check with your network provider for exact costs]
WhatsApp: 0370 412 1111 [Data charges may apply depending on your mobile or data provider. Use Wifi where possible]
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.
Feedback and Questions for 1Xtra Shows
If you have a query about an individual programme, or would like to give feedback about an individual show or presenter, please contact the team directly via their own show page which you can find via our Schedules pages. Look for the 'contact' link, click that, and voila, you're in contact with the team!
Data Protection
The Â鶹ÊÓƵAV takes protecting your personal data very seriously and you can find out more about Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio’s overarching privacy policy here
Complaints
If you have a complaint about any aspect of the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV, including our shows and services, please go to the .
Using the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV
For more information about needing a TV license to enjoy the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV, usage of Â鶹ÊÓƵAV content and more, click to see our Terms of Use. Click to see our Terms of Use
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find the weekly playlist and charts for Â鶹ÊÓƵAV 1Xtra?
How can I, as an artist, get 1Xtra to play my music?
If you’d like to submit music for the music team at 1Xtra to listen to you can send digital files and / or weblinks to the following e-mail address:
Alternately, if you think your music will appeal to a particular presenter you can send emails with digital files or weblinks to individual presenters and shows. Email addresses for a selection of individual programmes can be found via the 'Contact' link on programme web pages.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of music we receive from people we cannot give feedback on the music sent to us.
Can I listen to 1Xtra outside the UK?
You can listen to 1Xtra online anywhere in the world, but you will not be able to pick up Â鶹ÊÓƵAV stations broadcasting on MW and DAB very far from UK shores. They are funded by the UK licence fee and the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV is not permitted to re-broadcast them from other countries.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵAV WhatsApp Channels and Communities Privacy Notice
Your trust is very important to use. This means the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. It is important that you read this notice so that you are aware of how and why we are using such personal data. This privacy notice describes how we collect and use personal data about you during and after your relationship with us, in accordance with data protection law.
How do I send you my music to listen to?
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV 1Xtra is committed to supporting new black artists.
If you are a new band, singer/songwriter or bedroom producer and think your music deserves to be heard by more people then we want to hear from you. Submit your music using the the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Introducing Uploader.
By submitting your music to us through the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Introducing Uploader, you are giving yourself the chance of getting played out on Â鶹ÊÓƵAV 1Xtra, across other Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio stations, and maybe even playing at one of the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV 1Xtra or Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Introducing stages.
You can also submit music by emailing 1XtraMusicTeam@bbc.co.uk – please include download links and some information on you and the release. Unfortunately, we aren't able to give feedback on individual tracks, but we’ll give it a listen and play it if we like it!
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