Friday 13:00 - 15:30
Join Craig Charles for 6 Music's Rave Forever, celebrating the 80s with Neville Staple in conversation about 2-Tone and ska, as part of The Music Is Black season.
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Fri Aug 07
Friday 15:30 - 16:00
Enjoy a 30-minute mix featuring some of the best and most iconic ska and 2-Tone tracks from across the 80s.
Friday 16:00 - 18:30
Emily and Huw are joined by Manchester pioneer and Acid House legend, A Guy Called Gerald, who takes us back to the late 80s underground, as part of The Music Is Black season.
Friday 18:30 - 19:00
Enjoy a 30-minute Acid House Mix from across the 80s for 6 Music's Rave Forever, as part of The Music Is Black season.
Friday 19:00 - 21:00
The early 80s Brit Funk pioneers, Central Line, share their Friday night soundtrack. A tune for a night in, night out and an iconic Friday night spent with Stevie Wonder in the 80s.
Friday 21:00 - 22:00
Nathan celebrates Welsh indie with your requests, plus bangers by Ash and The Sugarcubes!
Friday 22:00 - 23:00
Nathan presents an hour of epic Welsh indie by Manics, Super Furries and more!
Friday 23:00 - 00:00
With a new EP out and a run of live dates ahead, Karen Nyame KG brings her Afro-electronic sounds to the 6 Mix.
Sat Aug 08
Today 00:00 - 01:00
A look back at Black British music that shaped dance floors in the 80s. From Brit Funk, Lovers Rock and Ska to early Acid House, Bleep Bass and Jungle.
Today 01:00 - 02:00
This week Gazelle Twin curates the show, playing an hour of dark music from friends, heroes and contemporaries. Includes Cosey Fanni Tutti, Eartheater, Oklou and Cabaret Voltaire.
Today 02:00 - 04:00
The Australian beatmaker selects an hour of beats to help you focus. Featuring tracks from Slum Village, Mos Def, Georgia Anne Muldrow and more.
Today 04:00 - 06:00
Clear your mind and find focus with this two-hour mix of immersive ambient sounds and soothing field recordings, including music from JJJJJerome Ellis, Anja Lauvdal and Kirk Barley.
Today 06:00 - 08:00
Afrodeutsche brings the mellow weekend flow you need to hit that deeply relaxing vibe, pairing the best music with your morning coffee.
Today 08:00 - 10:00
Mark and Stuart present a purrfect selection of feline-themed tracks and chat for International Cat Day.
Today 10:00 - 13:00
Beth brightens up your Saturday with a dose of tunes, laughs and caffeine!
Today 13:00 - 14:30
Jamz visits Mad Professor in his South London studio to discuss forty five years of his record label 'Ariwa', the longest-running black owned label in the UK.
Today 14:30 - 15:00
Continuing the sets from Power and Respect festival, Zakia and Marcia Carr go back-to-back.
Today 15:00 - 18:00
Gilles spins new bangers and invites Céline Dessberg into the studio. Plus, words and music from Camelle Hinds, Matias Aguayo and Four Tet.
Today 18:00 - 21:00
The Trunk of Funk comes from Perry Louis, one of the UK's most respected DJs, collectors and champions of independent soul, jazz and funk.
Today 21:00 - 23:00
Don's Saturday night selections cross time, space and genre. This week, he's got new tracks by the likes of Soul Revivers, Arms and Sleepers, Jaime Rosso and How Du.
Today 23:00 - 00:30
SHERELLE runs music from Brighter Days Family, CLIPZ, Reek0, IZCO and more.
Sun Aug 09
Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00
Label head, DJ and producer IZCO brings brightness to the Sweatbox mix.
Tomorrow 01:00 - 02:00
Skank out to the unrelenting drums and heavy basslines of jungle and drum & bass.
Tomorrow 02:00 - 04:00
Manifest the perfect chilled-out morning with this two-hour mix featuring Jungle, Mac Miller and Gretel.
Tomorrow 04:00 - 06:00
Stay in a holiday state of mind with this serene selection of tracks hand-picked for relaxing to. With music from artists including Adrianne Lenker, James Blake and Terry Callier.
Tomorrow 06:00 - 08:00
Afrodeutsche brings the best music to your Sunday, and spins some special records from her collection.
Tomorrow 08:00 - 10:00
Mark and Stuart present a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast, plus they celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Modern Lovers' debut album.
Tomorrow 10:00 - 13:00
Cerys hosts your Sunday sonic and cultural adventure. She talks WWII code breaking with the team from Bletchley Park, and unearthing African recordings with musician Dele Sosimi.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 16:00
Marc Riley brings you some Tenuous Links, where every tune connects, somehow, to the next. Cue great music, obscure facts and the risk of the occasional appalling pun.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 18:00
Jarvis takes us on a sonic journey through Sakamoto, McCartney, Insecure Men and Mary Poppins. He'll also gaze into Walden Pond before meandering off towards South London.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 20:00
Space Afrika Mix and Jamz Supernova End of Days, in support of The Music is Black presented by the BBC in collaboration with the V&A East Museum.
Tomorrow 20:00 - 22:00
Stuart's featured album is the self-titled 1968 compilation by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, also known, due to its rather lurid cover, as the Pink Album.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 00:00
Zakia shares some cosmic, blissful sounds, as well as words of wisdom and transcendent selections from her special guest, the Chicago spiritual jazz legend Kahil El'Zabar.
Mon Aug 10
Monday 00:00 - 03:00
Marc Riley brings you some Tenuous Links, where every tune connects, somehow, to the next. Cue great music, obscure facts and the risk of the occasional appalling pun.
Monday 03:00 - 04:00
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
Monday 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...
Monday 05:00 - 07:00
Chris kick-starts your week with the music you love. Plus, there's a brand new 5 Before 6 DJ.
Monday 07:00 - 10:00
Wonderful music to start your day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Monday 10:00 - 13:00
Lauren has words from film director Tim Pope about his new memoir I Shoot Rock Stars, talking about his career and the music videos he has filmed for David Bowie, The Cure and more.
Monday 13:00 - 16:00
Scottish author Irvine Welsh joins Craig to chat about his new book 'Can Nothing Save Us?', before we open up the Briefcase of Bass.
Monday 16:00 - 19:00
Steve takes a step back 30 years to play what's in the Indie Chart on this day in 1996. Alongside this, Steve has new music from Tyler Ballgame, Big Moon and Keyside.
Monday 19:00 - 21:00
Deb Grant and Nathan Shepherd hand-pick and share their latest new music obsessions.
Monday 21:00 - 23:00
Marc Riley and Gideon Coe play their music loves from every era and genre.
Monday 23:00 - 00:00
Ellie's favourite tracks that are perfect for the big screen, from Ginuwine to All Saints.
Tue Aug 11
Tuesday 00:00 - 01:00
The Smiths recorded live in concert at the Kilburn National and the Hammersmith Apollo in 1986.
Tuesday 01:00 - 02:00
The Smiths in session for John Peel and David 'Kid' Jensen for Radio One.
Tuesday 02:00 - 04:00
Johnny Marr and Mike Joyce guesting and presenting on 6 Music. Featuring Johnny Marr's Artist In Residence show focusing on the records that feature on his AMI jukebox.
Tuesday 04:00 - 05:00
Cultural critic and novelist Michael Bracewell presents a personal Smiths playlist. His Smiths-inspired novella will be published later this year.
Tuesday 05:00 - 07:00
The biggest tunes to start the day, plus there's your chance to vote on a 'Lost Love'.
Tuesday 07:00 - 10:00
Actors Bella Ramsey and Earl Cave join Nick to share their favourite music and chat about their new coming-of-age film, Sunny Dancer.
Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00
Lauren gives you the finest blend of fantastic music for your Tuesday morning.
Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00
In need of a moment of relaxation? Join us as we head to the Zen Den, featuring two chill-out tunes chosen by you.
Tuesday 16:00 - 19:00
Tuesday to Friday every week - live from Cardiff.
Tuesday 19:00 - 21:00
Deb Grant and Nathan Shepherd hand-pick and share their latest new music obsessions.
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00
Marc Riley and Gideon Coe play their music loves from every era and genre.
Tuesday 23:00 - 00:00
Joff honours his guitar heroes from Elizabeth Cotton to Blur's Graham Coxon.
Wed Aug 12
Wednesday 00:00 - 01:00
Nothing but solid gold upbeat indie bangers with Emily Pilbeam; a throwback to the indie tunes you love with a sprinkling of the finest future hits.
Wednesday 01:00 - 02:00
Documentary series about Jamaican popular music with Linton Kwesi Johnson, exploring the roots of reggae in slave culture and the musical traditions of Europe and Africa.
Wednesday 02:00 - 03:00
Documentary series about Jamaican popular music with Linton Kwesi Johnson, exploring the roots of reggae in slave culture and the musical traditions of Europe and Africa.
Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00
Ned's Atomic Dustbin at Finsbury Park in London in 1992, plus a session by the Flaming Stars recorded on 13 January 2002 and one by the Kasambwe Brothers.
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
Names in Songs returns, this week its Famous Names in Songs Best of! Can you hear your name in a well-known song?
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
Craig celebrates your midweek wins, and we hear another of your left-field music suggestions as we turn Left At The Lights.
Wednesday 16:00 - 19:00
We get to know one of Huw's favourite new artists in this week's Huw Are You.
Wednesday 19:00 - 21:00
Deb Grant and Nathan Shepherd hand-pick and share their latest new music obsessions.
Wednesday 21:00 - 23:00
Marc Riley and Gideon Coe play their music loves from every era and genre.
Wednesday 23:00 - 00:00
Joel shares the records that have inspired him, featuring Linkin Park, Radiohead, Haim and more!
Thu Aug 13
Thursday 00:00 - 01:00
Jessica Griffin of Would-Be-Goods picks an hour of music on the theme of Pense à moi -'think of me'.
Thursday 01:00 - 02:00
Don Letts tells the story of the influential UK-based record label that helped Jamaican music reach a wider audience.
Thursday 02:00 - 03:00
Don Letts continues the story of the influential UK-based record label that helped Jamaican music reach a wider audience.
Thursday 03:00 - 04:00
Nazareth in concert in London in 1975, plus a session recorded by Chris T-T & the Hoodrats on 8 January 2014 and one by Inca Babies from June 1985.
Thursday 04:00 - 05:00
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
Thursday 05:00 - 07:00
Chris Hawkins fires up Thursday with the biggest tunes and future classics.
Thursday 07:00 - 10:00
Actors Sian Clifford (Fleabag, The Ballad of Wallis Island) and Laurie Kynaston (Leonard and Hungry Paul) chat to Nick about their new film, Lady.
Thursday 10:00 - 13:00
James Ellis Ford joins Lauren to talk about his upcoming solo album Lost In Another World and share his musical DNA.
Thursday 13:00 - 16:00
Craig is joined by author discuss her new book 'Up All Night: A History of Going Out', which looks at the development of nightlife throughout history.
Thursday 16:00 - 18:00
Huw has hand-picked music, old and new, plus we round up the gigs, shows and festivals that everybody is talking about in today's Gig Lisztomania.
Thursday 18:00 - 19:00
Reviewing this week's new releases.
Thursday 19:00 - 21:00
Deb Grant and Nathan Shepherd hand-pick and share their latest new music obsessions.
Thursday 21:00 - 23:00
Marc Riley and Gideon Coe play their music loves from every era and genre.
Thursday 23:00 - 00:00
Ellie and Joff's party playlist with OutKast, Ariana Grande, Oasis, Katy B and more!
Fri Aug 14
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
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
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
New music and the biggest Friday bangers with Chris Hawkins.
Friday 07:00 - 09:30
Nick chats to Julia Toppin about women in jungle as part of The Music Is Black season.
Friday 09:30 - 10:00
A special guest provides a definitive 90s mix for Rave Forever, as part of The Music Is Black season.
Friday 10:00 - 12:30
Join Lauren for 6 Music's Rave Forever, celebrating the 90s with loads of great music as part of The Music Is Black season.
Friday 12:30 - 13:00
A special guest provides a definitive 90s mix for Rave Forever, as part of The Music Is Black season.
Friday 13:00 - 15:30
Join Craig Charles for 6 Music's Rave Forever, celebrating the 90s with Omar, who discusses the history of neo-soul, as part of The Music Is Black season.
Friday 15:30 - 16:00
Jazzie B shares a special 30-minute mix full of UK neo-soul and down-tempo grooves from the 90s.
Friday 16:00 - 18:30
It's Friday, so Huw is out to prove that any song sounds better when it's played on 6 Music by Huw Stephens - so let us know what you want to hear.
Friday 18:30 - 19:00
A special guest provides a definitive 90s mix for Rave Forever, as part of The Music Is Black season.
Friday 19:00 - 21:00
Shy FX, pioneer of the ragga-jungle sound in the 90s, reveals what he's vibing to on a Friday night in, night out and an iconic Friday from his past.
Friday 21:00 - 22:00
Nothing but solid gold upbeat indie bangers with Emily Pilbeam sitting in. A throwback to the indie tunes you love with a sprinkling of the finest future hits.
Friday 22:00 - 23:00
Nothing but solid gold upbeat indie bangers with Nathan Shepherd; a throwback to the indie tunes you love with a sprinkling of the finest future hits.
Friday 23:00 - 00:00
Jungle revivalist Tim Reaper steps up for the 6 Mix.
Sat Aug 15
Saturday 00:00 - 01:00
A wall-to-wall celebration of dance music from across the decades.