Today 16:00 - 18:00
Iggy serves up a sonic cocktail to soundtrack your Sunday afternoon. This week, he's got tunes by the likes of Zoh Amba, Swans, Wet Leg, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Motörhead.
Today 16:00 - 18:00
Iggy serves up a sonic cocktail to soundtrack your Sunday afternoon. This week, he's got tunes by the likes of Zoh Amba, Swans, Wet Leg, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Motörhead.
Today 18:00 - 20:00
DJ, author and host of 6 Music's Dreamtime, Zakia Sewell joins to select a track for the music library we're building for future generations End of Days.
Today 20:00 - 22:00
Stuart's featured album is Weidorje's only album, their 1978 self-titled release. Plus, Autechre for acoustic guitar, Mermaid Chunky and Jan Dukes de Grey.
Today 22:00 - 00:00
Zakia celebrates Spring Equinox with a load of folky selections. Expect some Pentangle, Donovan and Vashti Bunyan, plus we hear from the Black British Folk Collective.
Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:22
1/8. How Manchester started to rebuild itself through a new sound. Presented by Steve Lamacq and Alison Bell.
Tomorrow 00:22 - 00:44
2/8. Manchester finds its rhythm. From the birth of Blue Monday to the reinvention of the Haçienda. Presented by Steve Lamacq and Alison Bell.
Tomorrow 00:44 - 01:06
3/8. The Stone Roses and The Happy Mondays release their first records on the very same day. Presented by Steve Lamacq and Alison Bell.
Tomorrow 01:06 - 01:28
4/8. Baggy jeans, bucket hats and loose jumpers become the Madchester Uniform. Presented by Steve Lamacq and Alison Bell.
Tomorrow 01:28 - 01:50
5/8. Madchester becomes too big to contain. Presented by Steve Lamacq and Alison Bell,.
Tomorrow 01:50 - 02:12
6/8. The movement that once felt unstoppable begins to fracture under its own weight. Presented by Steve Lamacq and Alison Bell.
Tomorrow 02:12 - 02:34
7/8. Madchester dissolved. The Hacienda is fading. Is the party over? Presented by Steve Lamacq and Alison Bell.
Tomorrow 02:34 - 03:00
8/8. In the final episode Steve Lamacq and Alison Bell discuss what Madchester stood for and the legacy that still lives on.
Tomorrow 03:00 - 04:00
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00
Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing, including a new Track of the Week by Ex-Family.
Tomorrow 05:00 - 07:00
Chris chats to Lou Rhodes and Rohan Heath aka Kiioto about their upcoming album Black Salt, due out in April.
Tomorrow 07:00 - 10:00
Actors Kate Mara and Elisabeth Moss chat to Nick about their new series, Imperfect Women.
Tomorrow 10:00 - 13:00
Words from Andy Beta around first full-length biography, Cosmic Music: The Life, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane, which tells the story of the influential jazz musician.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 16:00
Craig is joined by Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist José González to chat about his new album 'Against the Dying of the Light', before he hijacks the Box That Rocks.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 19:00
Lammo is back from SXSW with a bag full of new music to share. Plus, ahead of this week's 6 Music Festival Steve repeats one of Fat Dog's incredible tracks from last year.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 21:00
Nathan Shepherd and Deb Grant hand-pick and share their latest new music obsessions. Plus, The Rundown celebrates the best new music coming out of Manchester.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 23:00
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00
Ryan shares his influences and the musical formative years in his life, 1999 - 2001, which he likes to think of as the Britpop comedown.
Tuesday 00:00 - 01:00
4/5. Arlo Parks in conversation and performing at the BBC.
Tuesday 01:00 - 02:00
5/5. Arlo Parks curates a show filled with songs that have changed her as a person, including Massive Attack. First broadcast in January 2021.
Tuesday 02:00 - 03:00
2/5. Chilled tunes on the Park Stage from the Mercury Prize-winning singer and poet.
Tuesday 03:00 - 04:00
3/5. Open up Arlo's sonic scrapbook for an hour of music, thoughts and reflections. Plus the music producer Paul Epworth joins to swap songs and stories, from Madlib to Pixies.
Tuesday 04:00 - 05:00
5/5. A playlist celebrating the music of Arlo Parks and its roots and branches - including artists she's been influenced by and those she's inspired.
Tuesday 05:00 - 07:00
The biggest tunes to start the day, your chance to vote on a 'Lost Love', plus will your track get a spin on the wheel?
Tuesday 07:00 - 10:00
Wonderful music to start your day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00
Lauren gives you the finest blend of fantastic music for your Tuesday morning.
Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00
Craig invites you to take a moment to chill out and relax in the Zen Den, with the help of two calming songs suggested by you.
Tuesday 16:00 - 19:00
Andy Votel joins Huw to talk about some of Manchester's greatest record labels. Kelly Lee Owens chooses this weeks 'Song I Wish I'd Written'.
Tuesday 19:00 - 21:00
Nathan Shepherd and Deb Grant hand-pick and share their latest new music obsessions.
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Tuesday 23:00 - 00:00
In this episode, Jay shares one of the biggest perks of touring... getting to explore record stores across the globe.
Wednesday 00:00 - 01:00
Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men take over the Indie Forever playlist!
Wednesday 01:00 - 02:00
Following their appearance at the 6 Music festival another chance to hear The Horrors recorded live at Glastonbury in 2009 and in session for 6 Music.
Wednesday 02:00 - 03:00
Following their appearance at the 6 Music Festival another chance to hear Bloc Party recorded live at the Fez Club, Reading & Somerset House, London.
Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00
3/4. 6 Music Festival 2026 headliner Courtney Barnett shares her songwriting inspirations.
Wednesday 04:00 - 05:00
Want to hear the latest tracks 6 Music have added to their playlist? Then listen here!
Wednesday 05:00 - 07:00
Chris with the early morning breakfast show and it's the start of the 6 Music Fesival!
Wednesday 07:00 - 10:00
Wonderful music to start your day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00
Lauren gets your Wednesday going with the most magnificent music.
Wednesday 13:00 - 16:00
The 6 Music Festival starts TODAY! Whether you're heading to Manchester or listening from home, Craig is here to help get you in the mood.
Wednesday 16:00 - 19:00
Huw is live from Band on the Wall, and will be chatting to TTSSFU, Pyncher and Ellen Beth Abdi in the lead-up to BBC Introducing live at 6 Music Festival in Manchester.
Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30
Nathan and Deb are live from Band on the Wall in Manchester for the 6 Music Festival, with live sets from Ellen Beth Abdi and pyncher.
Wednesday 19:30 - 19:45
Live from the 6 Music Festival.
Wednesday 19:45 - 20:30
Nathan Shepherd and Deb Grant are live from Band on the Wall, Manchester for the 6 Music Festival!
Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00
Live from the 6 Music Festival.
Wednesday 21:00 - 21:45
Emily is live from Band on the Wall, Manchester for the 6 Music Festival!
Wednesday 21:45 - 23:00
Live from the 6 Music Festival.
Wednesday 23:00 - 00:00
Ryan and Chris come together (with their matching Prince tattoos) for an hour of celebration of the great Paisley Park.
Thursday 00:00 - 01:00
Mancunian experimental rock band Legs on Wheels bring you a Running playlist. (Legs, running, get it?).
Thursday 01:00 - 02:00
The Bloc Party frontman reveals the records that are part of his musical DNA, talks through the band's debut album, his solo material & what to expect from the new LP.
Thursday 02:00 - 03:00
Kele Okereke shares the pivotal moments that have made him the artist he is today, and the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of his life.
Thursday 03:00 - 04:00
For the final episode, Jay switched things up a lil and jumped on the decks for an hour in the mix.
Thursday 04:00 - 05:00
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
Thursday 05:00 - 07:00
Chris with the early morning breakfast show, plus highlights from the 6Music Festival!
Thursday 07:00 - 10:00
Wesley Joseph chats to Nick ahead of his set at the 6 Music Festival this evening, and Nick catches up with TTSSFU after her performance for BBC Introducing last night.
Thursday 10:00 - 13:00
SILVERWINGKILLER chat to Lauren ahead of their set at the 6 Music Festival.
Thursday 13:00 - 16:00
Ahead of their 6 Music Festival appearance this evening, Craig chats to English-French noise rock band Mandy, Indiana.
Thursday 16:00 - 18:00
Celebrating the gigs at this year's 6 Music Festival and beyond, and Huw goes record shopping with Luke Una.
Thursday 18:00 - 19:00
Reviewing this week's new releases.
Thursday 19:00 - 21:00
Nathan and Deb are live from Band on the Wall in Manchester for the 6 Music Festival, with live sets from Wesley Joseph and SILVERWINGKILLER.
Thursday 21:00 - 21:30
Mary Anne Hobbs and Femi Koleoso with 6 Music Festival highlights.
Thursday 21:30 - 22:30
Live from the 6 Music Festival.
Thursday 22:30 - 00:00
Mary Anne Hobbs and Femi Koleoso with 6 Music Festival highlights.
Friday 00:00 - 01:00
Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.
Friday 01:00 - 02:00
New Album Fix on 6 Music with Matt Everitt.
Friday 02:00 - 03:00
6 Music takes you through the early hours playing back-to-back music.
Friday 03:00 - 04:00
6 Music goes back to the 90s!
Friday 04:00 - 05:00
6 Music goes back to the 00s!
Friday 05:00 - 05:30
Chris Hawkins takes you through 30 minutes of remixed, re-versioned and reimagined tracks.
Friday 05:30 - 07:00
Chris with the early morning breakfast show, plus highlights from the 6Music Festival!
Friday 07:00 - 10:00
Nick chats to producer Aiden Francis about his set tomorrow night at the 6 Music Festival.
Friday 10:00 - 13:00
Lambrini Girls and Fig join Lauren to discuss their performances at the 6 Music Festival.
Friday 13:00 - 16:00
Ahead of their 6 Music Festival appearances this evening, Craig chats to Sorry and The Horrors about what you can expect from their shows.
Friday 16:00 - 19:00
Bloc Party join Huw ahead of performing live at Band on the Wall tonight, and Yard Act join us for a special edition of Music Sounds Better with Huw!
Friday 19:00 - 21:00
Steve is live from YES, Manchester.
Friday 21:00 - 21:30
Nathan Shepherd and Emily Pilbeam are live from YES, Manchester.
Friday 21:30 - 22:45
Live from the 6 Music Festival.
Friday 22:45 - 00:00
Nathan Shepherd and Emily Pilbeam are live from YES, Manchester.
Saturday 00:00 - 01:00
Live from YES, as part of the 6 Music Festival.
Saturday 01:00 - 02:00
Live from YES, as part of the 6 Music Festival.
Saturday 02:00 - 03:00
Live from YES, as part of the 6 Music Festival.
Saturday 03:00 - 04:00
A wall-to-wall celebration of dance music from across the decades.
Saturday 04:00 - 06:00
Clear your mind from distractions with this two-hour mixtape of immersive ambient tracks, including new music from Hinako Omori, Dylan Henner and Shida Shahabi.
Saturday 06:00 - 08:00
Afrodeutsche brings the mellow weekend flow you need to hit that deeply relaxing vibe.
Saturday 08:00 - 10:00
Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie present a 6 Music Festival special with live performance highlights plus guest interviews with singer-songwriters Jacob Alon and Naima Bock.
Saturday 10:00 - 13:00
Deb and Craig take over broadcasting duties from MediaCityUK and provide another 6 Music Festival-themed show.
Saturday 13:00 - 16:00
Zakia presents a special 6 Music Festival-themed show.
Saturday 16:00 - 19:00
6 Music Festival: Lauren Auder and Tiberius b chat to Cerys and Huw ahead of their live performances later this evening.
Saturday 19:00 - 21:00
Nick and Beth are live from Band on the Wall to bring listeners festival performances from Jacob Alon (performing at Band on the Wall) and Tiberius b (performing at YES).
Saturday 21:00 - 21:15
Amy and Afrodeutsche live from Salford.
Saturday 21:15 - 22:30
Live from the 6 Music Festival.
Saturday 22:30 - 23:00
Amy and Afrodeutsche live from Salford.
Saturday 23:00 - 00:00
Amy live from Salford.
Sunday 00:00 - 02:00
SHERELLE presents a Rave Forever special for the 6 Music Festival.
Sunday 02:00 - 04:00
Ezra Collective's Femi Koleoso provides a blissful antidote for your festival morning. Femi recorded live from Ramona, Manchester, as part of 6 Music Festival 2024.
Sunday 04:00 - 06:00
Welcome the new season with this relaxing two-hour spring-themed mix. Featuring music from Talk Talk, Air, Nina Simone and more.
Sunday 06:00 - 08:00
Afrodeutsche brings the mellow weekend flow you need to hit that deeply relaxing vibe.
Sunday 08:00 - 10:00
Mark and Stuart present a feast of great music and chat, including highlights from this year's 6 Music Festival. With music from Yard Act, Courntey Barnett and Lynks.
Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
Cerys complements the festival by looking at the city's canals with Dr Keith Hendry and the rise of climbing with James Lister from The Climbing Depot.
Sunday 13:00 - 16:00
Guy Garvey brings his own unique taste to 6 Music.
Sunday 16:00 - 18:00
Iggy serves up a sonic cocktail to soundtrack your Sunday afternoon.
Sunday 18:00 - 20:00
With a borderless spectrum of music, new experiments in storytelling and sound.
Sunday 20:00 - 22:00
As the 6 Music Festival returns to Manchester, Stuart looks at the more experimental side of its music scene.
Sunday 22:00 - 00:00
Broadcaster, writer and dreamer Zakia Sewell provides the soundtrack to your dreams.
Monday 00:00 - 01:00
1/4. 6 Music Festival 2026 headliners The Horrors share their favourite UK psychedelic music. Contains language which some may find offensive.