DJ Stage line up for Radio 2 in the Park in Preston revealed
This year’s BBC Radio 2 in the Park will include a Pre-Party featuring some of the station’s presenters playing sets on the DJ stage.
The DJ Stage was launched at the event on the Saturday and Sunday for the first-time last year and this year will include the Pre-Party on Friday from 5-11pm.
Radio 2 in the Park takes place at Moor Park in Preston from Friday 6 until Sunday 8 September.
Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, says: “The debut of the Radio 2 DJ stage at last year’s Radio 2 in the Park in Leicester was a huge hit with all those who joined us for the weekend, so we’re bringing it to Preston and, due to popular demand, adding an extra special Pre-Party on the Friday.
“Radio 2 listeners love to party to great music, whatever their age, so we’re looking forward to kicking off the weekend’s festivities a day early this year.”
The DJ sets are listed below in alphabetical order.
Friday 6 September
- DJ Spoony’s Good Groove
- Rylan’s Rybiza Anthems
- Sara Cox’s Wower Hour
- Scott Mills’ Wonder Years
- Vernon Kay’s Dance Sounds of the 90s
Saturday 7 September
- Dermot O’Leary’s Alternative Sounds of the 90s
- Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy Playlist
- Michelle Visage’s Handbag Hits
- Romesh Ranganathan’s For The Love of Hip Hop
- Rylan’s Rybiza Anthems
- Scott Mills’ Wonder Years
- Tony Blackburn’s Golden Years
Sunday 8 September
- DJ Spoony’s Good Groove
- Gary Davies’ Sounds of the 80s
- Paddy McGuinness’ Sunday School Disco
- Sara Cox’s Wower Hour
- Trevor Nelson’s Rhythm Nation
- Vernon Kay’s Dance Sounds of the 90s
DJ Spoony: “I’m breaking out of the studio and you can guarantee I’m bringing the best of the Good Groove with me to keep it cool in (hopefully!) sunny Preston.”
Rylan says: “Preston, get ready! I’ll be bringing you some of my favourite Rybiza Anthems to this year’s Radio 2 in the Park, so go get your dancing shoes on, and I’ll treat you all to some kaRyoke whilst I’m there!”
Sara Cox says: “I am so excited to be joining our brilliant listeners in practically perfect Preston, sharing the fun and joy of Radio 2 in the Park with my very own Wower Hour, so make sure you prepare for some top teatime tunes!”
Scott Mills: “I’m so ready to get onto that DJ stage in Preston and deliver you a Wonder Years set that you’ll love. Let’s start the weekend as we mean to go on. I need EVERYONE dancing no excuses.”
Vernon Kay says: “Get ready to party Preston as I’m going to take you back in time for a sublime Dance Sounds of the 90s DJ set. See you there!”
As previously reported, Sting will headline on the Saturday with Pet Shop Boys topping the bill for the Sunday.