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Season 2016

Season 2017

Season 2019

  • S2019E01 Little Simz

    • March 29, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Urgent London rapper proves why she's one of the most essential voices around

  • S2019E02 Anna Calvi

    • March 29, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    The defiant guitar hero delivers a compelling and captivating headline set

Season 2020

  • S2020E01 Mike Skinner (DJ Set)

    • March 6, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    The Streets frontman brings the tunes with a special DJ set

  • S2020E02 Mary Anne Hobbs (DJ set)

    • March 6, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    6 Music's own takes us on an eclectic musical journey

  • S2020E03 Gaika

    • March 6, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Gripping, forward-thinking hip-hop from the Brixton artist

  • S2020E04 Greentea Peng

    • March 6, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Cosmic, hypnotic trip-hop from a soulful new talent

  • S2020E05 black midi

    • March 6, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Unwieldy and unpredictable experimental rock that enthralls and confounds

  • S2020E06 Brittany Howard at the 6 Music Festical

    • March 6, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Brittany Howard plays live at the Roundhouse for this year's 6 Music Festival in Camden, London

  • S2020E07 Róisín Murphy

    • March 6, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Irish icon and Moloko singer makes a triumphant return to 6 Music Festival

  • S2020E08 EOB

    • March 7, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    A European live debut from the Radiohead man going it alone

  • S2020E09 Kojey Radical

    • March 7, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Expect thought-provoking rhymes and Neo-funk vibes.

  • S2020E10 The Selecter

    • March 7, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    2 Tone heroes bring the reggae and ska to skank along too.

  • S2020E11 Robert Glasper

    • March 7, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    A masterclass in jazz and neo-soul from the Grammy winning jazz pianist.

  • S2020E12 Sudan Archive

    • March 7, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Evocative and engaging Afro-futurism with a splash of violin wizzardry.

  • S2020E13 Jordan Rakei

    • March 7, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Lush and layered R&B from the Loyle Carner and Disclosure collaborator.

  • SPECIAL 0x1 The Selecter and EOB at the 6 Music Festival 2020

    • March 7, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    The Selecter and Ed O'Brien from Radiohead play live at the Roundhouse in Camden, London

  • S2020E14 Kate Tempest

    • March 8, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Hip-Hop extraordinaire headlines the Roundhouse

  • S2020E15 Kim Gordon

    • March 8, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Ex-Sonic Youth star cements her icon status with solo set.

  • S2020E16 Anna Meredith

    • March 8, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Innovative soundscapes from the electronic composer-turned-MBE.

  • S2020E17 Jehnny Beth

    • March 8, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Showstopping Savages singer makes her presence felt at the 6 Music Festival

  • S2020E18 Nadine Shah

    • March 8, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Brooding but melodic post-punk that balances the political with the personal.

  • S2020E19 Bombay Bicycle Club

    • March 8, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Shimmering and soaring indie from some hometown heroes.

  • S2020E20 Squid

    • March 8, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Yelpy Brighton post-punks with wry tales of modern Britain.

  • S2020E21 Warmduscher

    • March 8, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    Scuzzy garage rock with a warped sense of humour.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 6 Music Festival Celebrates International Woman's Day 2020

    • March 8, 2020

    Live performances from Roisin Murphy, Kate Tempest, Kim Gordon and more.

Season 2021

  • S2021E01 Michael Kiwanuka

    • March 26, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Soul-folk sensation Michael Kiwanuka delivers a stirring performance at Alexandra Palace.

  • S2021E02 Laura Marling

    • March 26, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Rich and illuminating indie-folk from the four-time Mercury Prize nominee.

  • S2021E03 Bicep

    • March 26, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Dance duo brings the party to your home with high-energy set.

  • S2021E04 Poppy Ajudha

    • March 26, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Genre-blurring songwriter brings jazz and soul vibes to 6 Music Festival 2021.

  • S2021E05 shame

    • March 26, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    London post-punks deliver an angsty and highly charged set.

  • S2021E06 Nubya Garcia

    • March 26, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    London saxophonist leads the neo jazz revival at 6 Music Festival 2021.

  • S2021E07 Dry Cleaning

    • March 26, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Wry and satirical alt-rock that packs a punch.

  • S2021E08 Working Men's Club

    • March 26, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Yorkshire band combine euphoric synth-pop and biting post-punk

  • S2021E09 Black Country, New Road

    • March 26, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    One of Britain's most innovative bands deliver on the hype.

Season 2022

  • S2022E01 The Warm Up

    • March 23, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Get ready for 6 Music Festival 2022 with a selection of standout BBC performances from many of the acts coming to Cardiff.

  • S2022E02 Cardiff Calling: Festival Preview

    • April 1, 2022
    • BBC Cymru Wales

    As the 6 Music Festival kicks off in Cardiff, Cerys Matthews and Huw Stephens preview some of the artists lined up to perform in the Welsh capital.

  • S2022E03 Manic Street Preachers

    • March 31, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    The Manics make a bit of Cardiff history for 6 Music Festival, performing in Clwb Ifor Bach for the very first time. As intimate a gig as you'll get!

  • S2022E04 IDLES

    • April 1, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Bristol’s famous sons whip the Great Hall into a frenzy. There’s nothing like an IDLES gig.

  • S2022E05 Lucy Dacus

    • April 1, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    One of the best lyricists in rock today, Lucy Dacus holds Cardiff’s Great Hall in the palm of her hands.

  • S2022E06 Pixies

    • April 1, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Inspiration to countless bands, icons of punk rock Pixies play their first ever 6 Music Festival. Even we’re geeking out about this one.

  • S2022E07 Little Simz

    • April 1, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    This one’s an all-timer. Little Simz’s headline slot at St David’s hall is everything you want it to be and more.

  • S2022E08 Mykki Blanco

    • April 1, 2022

    A genre-defying, trailblazing artist, Mykki Blanco takes over St David’s Hall the way only they can.

  • S2022E09 Curtis Harding

    • April 1, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Ever wondered what “slop n soul” sounds like? Well, now’s your chance. Spoiler: it’s bluesy, gospel, soulful rock and it is unreal.

  • S2022E10 Deyah

    • April 1, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    We are blessed to have Cardiff rapper Deyah performing as part of 6 Music festival this year!

  • S2022E11 Bloc Party

    • April 2, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Bloc Party are back, and we have *missed* them. British indie at it’s finest - this is a set full of absolute bangers.

  • S2022E12 Sports Team

    • April 2, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Sports Team bring all the energy to their set in The Great Hall. Mercury nominated and oozing confidence, this isn’t one to be missed.

  • S2022E13 beabadoobee

    • April 2, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    beabadoobee takes the stage in Cardiff to open another night of great music at The Great Hall. This one's a real treat.

  • S2022E14 Khruangbin

    • April 2, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Top tier purveyors of hazy 70s psychadelic guitars Khruangbin delivered a treat this year at 6 Music Festival.

  • S2022E15 Ezra Collective

    • April 2, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    A jazz quintet with soulful influences, the superbly talented Ezra Collective set the tone in St David’s Hall Saturday night.

  • S2022E16 Ibibio Sound Machine

    • April 2, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Ibibio Sound Machine’s live set is an absolute force of West African funk and disco.

  • S2022E17 Johnny Marr

    • April 3, 2022

    Johnny Marr closes the final night of 6 Music Festival at The Great Hall in spectacular fashion. There's only one Johnny Marr.

  • S2022E18 Self Esteem

    • April 3, 2022

    Pop bangers, lyrics that can stop you in your tracks, dance moves - Self Esteem gigs are a whirlwind! Come see what all the fuss is about.

  • S2022E19 Wet Leg

    • April 3, 2022

    A performance from the indie rock duo everyone’s talking about.

  • S2022E20 Father John Misty

    • April 3, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    A special performance, this one. Father John Misty closes out 6 Music Festival in Cardiff, accompanied by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

  • S2022E21 Cat Power

    • April 3, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    This Cat Power performance may make you do one of those happy/emo smile-cries. The absolute best!

  • S2022E22 Gruff Rhys

    • April 3, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    The former Super Furry Animals frontman takes over St David’s Hall for a proper homecoming celebration.

  • S2022E23 audiobooks

    • April 3, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    audiobooks bring their catchier than catchy electro to Cardiff. A properly fun band live.