Sounds Like Friday Night
2017–2018 · BBC One · 30 min · 2 seasons
S02E05 · Kylie Minogue, Naughty Boy, Ray BLK, Wyclef Jean
Sat, 5 May, 4:30 am
Fresh from celebrating her sixth studio album to hit the top spot, Kylie Minogue performs two tracks live. Plus Naughty Boy debuts his new track All or Nothing, featuring vocals from Ray BLK and Wyclef Jean.
About
Sounds Like Friday Night is a music series, fronted by Radio 1 DJ and presenter Greg James with Radio 1 Xtra's Dotty. They share presenting duties with a different major music artist each week.
The artist host will be sprinkling their own stardust over proceedings and making every episode a complete one-off. As well as performing live, they will be joining in with the topical entertainment and fun sketches as well as presenting a smorgasbord of the very best in live music from other artists performing in that night's show.
Episodes
- E01
Professor Green, Meghan Trainor, Snow Patrol, Years & Years
Sat, 7 Apr· 30 minGreg James is joined in the studio by special guest Professor Green, who also performs two tracks. There is a special performance from US chart topper Meghan Trainor, while Snow Patrol and Years and Years debut new songs live in the studio. Dotty heads to Tokyo to catch up with Little Mix.
- E02
Lily Allen, Sam Smith, James Bay, 5 Seconds of Summer, Little Mix
Sat, 14 Apr· 30 minGreg James is joined in the studio by special guest Lily Allen. Returning with her first new album in four years, Lily performs two tracks, including her latest single Higher. Sam Smith treats Dotty to an exclusive performance when she meets him backstage at the O2 as he embarks on a world tour. Singer-songwriter James Bay also returns with new music, performing his single Wild Love live in the studio. Australian chart toppers 5 Seconds of Summer give a special performance of Want You Back - the lead single from their highly anticipated third album. There is also part two of Dotty's trip to Tokyo to meet Little Mix - this week they take on Sounds Like Friday Night's 60 Seconds of Song challenge. How many of their hits can they cram into one minute?
- E03
Shawn Mendes, The Vaccines, Jorja Smith
Sat, 21 Apr· 30 minGreg James and Dotty present and are joined by Canadian chart topper Shawn Mendes. With over four billion views online, Shawn performs two songs live in the studio. Indie rockers The Vaccines perform their new single I Can't Quit, while Brits Critic Choice winner Jorja Smith delivers a special performance of her track Blue Light.
- E04
George Ezra, Niall Horan, Anne-Marie, Chvrches, Migos
Sat, 28 Apr· 30 minGreg James and Dotty present and are joined by singer-songwriter George Ezra. Fresh from his number one album success, George performs his new single Shotgun live in the studio. There are also performances from Niall Horan, Anne-Marie, Chvrches and Migos.
- E05
Kylie Minogue, Naughty Boy, Ray BLK, Wyclef Jean
Sat, 5 May· 30 minFresh from celebrating her sixth studio album to hit the top spot, Kylie Minogue performs two tracks live. Plus Naughty Boy debuts his new track All or Nothing, featuring vocals from Ray BLK and Wyclef Jean.
Cast
Greg James
Presenter
DJ Dotty
Presenter