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NEW TUNES FOR YOUR SUMMER PLAYLIST!

Join me Thursday 8-10pm on @bbcsussex BBC Surrey and @bbcsounds with Heathfield’s @thetannens in our @bbcintroducing Live Lounge

And FRESH new sounds from
Brighton’s @officialmorixo
Eastbourne’s @bandofshowers
Peavehaven’s @tentorial_
Bexhill’s @laurenalexandramusicx
Worthing’s @casavetesband
Lewes’ @nina_carina_music
Warlingham’s @mitchellyoungofficial
Brighton’s @lemonsuckr.wav
Crawley’s @iluvambrr
Chichester’s @romario.uk_
Brighton’s @roomservicetheband
Hailsham’s @wintergardensband
Farnham’s @pennyrebels
Redhill’s @Sam_the_Zoologist_
Brighton’s @georgefcrump X @alymusic_
Guildford’s @gilskamusic
Worthing’s @lizziecurious
Dorking’s @kate_flanders_music
Guildford’s @deeboiplays

Here’s how you can listen and get involved during the show:
BBC Introducing in Sussex & Surrey, 8-10pm Thursdays
BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey, BBC Sounds, smart speaker & DAB
Listen in Brighton on 95.3 FM
Listen in Sussex & Surrey 104-104.8 FM
Listen nationally & internationally live online via the link in my bio

Text in during the show (start with ‘sussex’) on 81333 with your name for a shout out
WhatsApp 08000 321 333 (start with ‘sussex’) or copy & click here https://bit.ly/311cIYF

NEW TUNES FOR YOUR SUMMER PLAYLIST!

Join me Thursday 8-10pm on @bbcsussex BBC Surrey and @bbcsounds with Heathfield’s @thetannens in our @bbcintroducing Live Lounge

And FRESH new sounds from
Brighton’s @officialmorixo
Eastbourne’s @bandofshowers
Peavehaven’s @tentorial_
Bexhill’s @laurenalexandramusicx
Worthing’s @casavetesband
Lewes’ @nina_carina_music
Warlingham’s @mitchellyoungofficial
Brighton’s @lemonsuckr.wav
Crawley’s @iluvambrr
Chichester’s @romario.uk_
Brighton’s @roomservicetheband
Hailsham’s @wintergardensband
Farnham’s @pennyrebels
Redhill’s @Sam_the_Zoologist_
Brighton’s @georgefcrump X @alymusic_
Guildford’s @gilskamusic
Worthing’s @lizziecurious
Dorking’s @kate_flanders_music
Guildford’s @deeboiplays

Here’s how you can listen and get involved during the show:
BBC Introducing in Sussex & Surrey, 8-10pm Thursdays
BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey, BBC Sounds, smart speaker & DAB
Listen in Brighton on 95.3 FM
Listen in Sussex & Surrey 104-104.8 FM
Listen nationally & internationally live online via the link in my bio

Text in during the show (start with ‘sussex’) on 81333 with your name for a shout out
WhatsApp 08000 321 333 (start with ‘sussex’) or copy & click here https://bit.ly/311cIYF

We are very excited to announce that Voke will be played on BBC introducing this Thursday!Here is how to listen.BBC Introducing in Sussex & Surrey, 8-10pm Thursdays
BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey, BBC Sounds, smart speaker & DAB
Listen in Brighton on 95.3 FM
Listen in Sussex & Surrey 104-104.8 FM
Listen nationally & internationally online at BBC Sounds here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_surrey

Text in during the show (you need to start texts with the word ‘sussex’ ) on 81333 (normal rates apply) with your name for a shout out
WhatsApp during the show on 08000 321 333 (start with ‘sussex’) or click here https://bit.ly/311cIYF

And feel free to tag me on Threads & Insta at @melitadennett

You’ll also find it here for the next month:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7kh

BACK ON THE BBC FOR ROUND 4! 🤯😭

I honestly can’t believe it, but @bbcintroducing Sussex & Surrey are spinning ‘Perfect Sunday’ for a SECOND time this Thursday night! Massive love to @melitadennett and the team for the incredible support. 🫶 here is a teaser snap from the upcoming official video to with @isabeljatto

The show runs from 8pm - 10pm this Thursday. Here is exactly how you can tune in, support the track, and get yourself a shoutout on air:

📻 THE DIAL: 104-104.8 FM (Sussex & Surrey) / 95.3 FM (Brighton)
📱 ONLINE: Worldwide on the @bbcsounds app

📢 GET A SHOUTOUT THURSDAY:
The dashboard is live during the show! Send in your love and mention my track:
💬 TEXT: ‘SURREY’ + your message to 81333
📲 WHATSAPP: 08000 321 333 (Start message with ‘SURREY’)

Thank you to everyone who has been streaming and supporting. Let’s make some noise in the studio this Thursday! 🚀✨ @bbcintroducingsoutheast

#BBCIntroducing #PerfectSunday #NewMusic #SussexMusic #SurreyMusic

On our latest @brightonfestival podcast (listen link above) @melitadennett and Sarah Lee aka sheeptasticartist help you plan your Festival weekend with

We Are Warriors at the cab run underneath Brighton station to May 24th

Status Flo, Monday at the Corn Exchange with AFLO The Poet, Joelle Taylor, Yomi Ṣode, Kae and Scarlett Fae

Gemma Seltzer Write and Shine – Shorelines, Saturday

Valerie Ebuwa talking about The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, Saturday and Sunday at the Corn Exchange

Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of This is Who I Am, Sunday at @brighton_dome Studio Theatre

Oh To Believe in Another World film with live soundtrack of Shostakovich’s 10th Symphony by the @brightonphilharmonic Orchestra, Sunday at the Dome

Photo credit: Jesse Olu Ogunbanjo

At @concorde2 where @wintergardensband are putting the finishing touches to their sound check at the @bbcintroducing @greatescapefest showcase.

Doors 7pm
Winter Gardens 715
@gilskamusic 815
@roomservicetheband 915
@lemonsuckr.wav 1015.

Come down! It's sunny at the mo!

At @concorde2 where @wintergardensband are putting the finishing touches to their sound check at the @bbcintroducing @greatescapefest showcase.

Doors 7pm
Winter Gardens 715
@gilskamusic 815
@roomservicetheband 915
@lemonsuckr.wav 1015.

Come down! It's sunny at the mo!

Wednesday 5pm on @radioreverb

Join @melitadennett and @callumfrenchy for a delve into the stories behind the artists, creators, performers and people who make the @brightonfestival happen

With
@threescoredance Betwixt at @southeastdance The Dance Space on Friday

Author Dorothy Koomson speaking on Thursday at @brighton_dome Studio Theatre

The legend that is Peaches ahead of her @greatescapefest gig at the Dome on Friday

Without Walls free outdoor events this weekend in Moulsecoomb (fingers crossed for you!)

And Festival chief exec Lucy Davies reflects on the mid point of the 2026 Festival.

Repeats Thursday 8am

NEW TUNES INCOMING FOR YOUR PLAYLIST!

Join me Thursday 8-10pm on @bbcsussex BBC Surrey & @bbcsounds for Hastings’
@cordeliagartside in our @bbcintroducing Live Lounge warming up for her sets at @greatescapefest this weekend

And a goodie bag of new music including a bunch of TGE previews from
Brighton’s @cinnabar.band
Chichester’s @dialdnbuk X @holliegautiermusic
Guildford’s @sofi.eamelie
Lewes’s @cordeliachatfield
Hastings’ @shadowculturemusic
Brighton’s @maximilianofficial_
Littlehampton’s @absumamusic
Egham’s @emekagreen_
Brighton’s @boudithebaddi
Horsham’s @lowrdnb
Hayward Heath’s @weareeveryhell
Burwash’s @wildhorseuk
Peacehaven’s @kezzyofficial.music
Brighton’s @tabigervis
Hastings’ @cellarartscollective
Crawley’s @iamdefemi
Heathfield’s @thetannens
Brighton’s @yumiandtheweather
Portslade's @jonesymusicuk

Here’s how you can listen and get involved during the show:
BBC Introducing in Sussex & Surrey, 8-10pm Thursdays
BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey, BBC Sounds, smart speaker & DAB
Listen in Brighton on 95.3 FM
Listen in Sussex & Surrey 104-104.8 FM
Listen nationally & internationally live online via the link in my bio

Text in during the show (start with ‘sussex’) on 81333 with your name for a shout out
WhatsApp 08000 321 333 (start with ‘sussex’) or copy & click here https://bit.ly/311cIYF

NEW TUNES INCOMING FOR YOUR PLAYLIST!

Join me Thursday 8-10pm on @bbcsussex BBC Surrey & @bbcsounds for Hastings’
@cordeliagartside in our @bbcintroducing Live Lounge warming up for her sets at @greatescapefest this weekend

And a goodie bag of new music including a bunch of TGE previews from
Brighton’s @cinnabar.band
Chichester’s @dialdnbuk X @holliegautiermusic
Guildford’s @sofi.eamelie
Lewes’s @cordeliachatfield
Hastings’ @shadowculturemusic
Brighton’s @maximilianofficial_
Littlehampton’s @absumamusic
Egham’s @emekagreen_
Brighton’s @boudithebaddi
Horsham’s @lowrdnb
Hayward Heath’s @weareeveryhell
Burwash’s @wildhorseuk
Peacehaven’s @kezzyofficial.music
Brighton’s @tabigervis
Hastings’ @cellarartscollective
Crawley’s @iamdefemi
Heathfield’s @thetannens
Brighton’s @yumiandtheweather
Portslade's @jonesymusicuk

Here’s how you can listen and get involved during the show:
BBC Introducing in Sussex & Surrey, 8-10pm Thursdays
BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey, BBC Sounds, smart speaker & DAB
Listen in Brighton on 95.3 FM
Listen in Sussex & Surrey 104-104.8 FM
Listen nationally & internationally live online via the link in my bio

Text in during the show (start with ‘sussex’) on 81333 with your name for a shout out
WhatsApp 08000 321 333 (start with ‘sussex’) or copy & click here https://bit.ly/311cIYF

EXTRA SHOW!

Join me Saturday 8-10pm on BBC Surrey @bbcsussex and @bbcsounds for a special Surrey Day @bbcintroducing one-off, celebrating the range of amazing artists from the county with

Sutton’s @soulcrewmusic
Guildford’s @velentress
Woking’s @mustbemeek
Staines’ @robphonetix
Dorking’s @kate_flanders_music
Guildford’s @gilskamusic
Epsom’s @itssantangelo
Woking ‘s @keepyanoseout
Tadworth’s @edenhunter_
Epsom’s @amyxhardman
Coulsdon’s @airmail_band
Guildford’s @all_that_ish_
Farnham’s @pennyrebels
Egham’s @emekagreen
Surrey Hills’ @bryonydunnandtheforest
Godstone’s @castlecombedrive
Woking’s @moniquetogara
Warlingham’s @mitchellyoungofficial
Camberley’s @tiritheseed
Whyteleafe’s @bugeye_music
West Byfleet’s @thecertsofficial
Guildford’s @deeboiplays
Sunbury’s @houzeworkz_ X @angiebrown
Redhill’s @sam_the_zoologist_
Reigate’s @beatrivals

Here’s how you can listen and get involved during the show:
BBC Introducing in Sussex & Surrey, 8-10pm Thursdays
BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey, BBC Sounds, smart speaker & DAB
Listen in Brighton on 95.3 FM
Listen in Sussex & Surrey 104-104.8 FM
Listen nationally & internationally live online via the link in my bio

Text in during the show (start with ‘sussex’) on 81333 with your name for a shout out
WhatsApp 08000 321 333 (start with ‘sussex’) or copy & click here https://bit.ly/311cIYF

EXTRA SHOW!

Join me Saturday 8-10pm on BBC Surrey @bbcsussex and @bbcsounds for a special Surrey Day @bbcintroducing one-off, celebrating the range of amazing artists from the county with

Sutton’s @soulcrewmusic
Guildford’s @velentress
Woking’s @mustbemeek
Staines’ @robphonetix
Dorking’s @kate_flanders_music
Guildford’s @gilskamusic
Epsom’s @itssantangelo
Woking ‘s @keepyanoseout
Tadworth’s @edenhunter_
Epsom’s @amyxhardman
Coulsdon’s @airmail_band
Guildford’s @all_that_ish_
Farnham’s @pennyrebels
Egham’s @emekagreen
Surrey Hills’ @bryonydunnandtheforest
Godstone’s @castlecombedrive
Woking’s @moniquetogara
Warlingham’s @mitchellyoungofficial
Camberley’s @tiritheseed
Whyteleafe’s @bugeye_music
West Byfleet’s @thecertsofficial
Guildford’s @deeboiplays
Sunbury’s @houzeworkz_ X @angiebrown
Redhill’s @sam_the_zoologist_
Reigate’s @beatrivals

Here’s how you can listen and get involved during the show:
BBC Introducing in Sussex & Surrey, 8-10pm Thursdays
BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey, BBC Sounds, smart speaker & DAB
Listen in Brighton on 95.3 FM
Listen in Sussex & Surrey 104-104.8 FM
Listen nationally & internationally live online via the link in my bio

Text in during the show (start with ‘sussex’) on 81333 with your name for a shout out
WhatsApp 08000 321 333 (start with ‘sussex’) or copy & click here https://bit.ly/311cIYF

Wednesday Live at 5 join @melitadennett and @callumfrenchy for the @brightonfestival radio show.

We'll be visiting the sound bath at @tomvenue for 'Of Land, Sea and Sky-

Hearing about the children's literature programme inspiring young readers

Finding out about Mr Blackpool at @attenboroughctr

Meeting @asian_dub_foundation ahead of 'La Haine' at @brighton_dome

Discovering St James's Street's queer history with @queerheritagesouth

And hearing from Joelle Taylor ahead of Maryville at the Dome Studio Theatre.

Repeats Thursday 8am

NEW MUSIC ALERT!!

Join me Thursday 8-10pm on @bbcsussex BBC Surrey & @bbcsounds for
Brighton’s @spookyhuge in our @bbcintroducing Live Lounge

And massive new tunes from
Reigate’s @beatrivals
Egham’s @sundaysmokeband
Brighton’s @thelincolnex
Eastbourne’s @fulleffectuk
Fleet’s @lauraloh_music
Littlehampton's
@iamjaysambition
Shoreham’s @halloweenclubuk
Chertsey’s @fortellaofficial
Worthing’s @sallok_music_24
Hastings’ @cordeliagartside
Brighton's @roomservicetheband
Littlehampton’s @afteredenmusic
Hailsham’s @wintergardensband
Staines’ @imasilverland
Egham’s @nightthievesofficial
Brighton’s @lemonsuckr.wav
Guildford’s @gilskamusic

Here’s how you can listen and get involved during the show:
BBC Introducing in Sussex & Surrey, 8-10pm Thursdays
BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey, BBC Sounds, smart speaker & DAB
Listen in Brighton on 95.3 FM
Listen in Sussex & Surrey 104-104.8 FM
Listen nationally & internationally live online via the link in my bio

Text in during the show (start with ‘sussex’) on 81333 with your name for a shout out
WhatsApp 08000 321 333 (start with ‘sussex’) or copy & click here https://bit.ly/311cIYF

NEW MUSIC ALERT!!

Join me Thursday 8-10pm on @bbcsussex BBC Surrey & @bbcsounds for
Brighton’s @spookyhuge in our @bbcintroducing Live Lounge

And massive new tunes from
Reigate’s @beatrivals
Egham’s @sundaysmokeband
Brighton’s @thelincolnex
Eastbourne’s @fulleffectuk
Fleet’s @lauraloh_music
Littlehampton's
@iamjaysambition
Shoreham’s @halloweenclubuk
Chertsey’s @fortellaofficial
Worthing’s @sallok_music_24
Hastings’ @cordeliagartside
Brighton's @roomservicetheband
Littlehampton’s @afteredenmusic
Hailsham’s @wintergardensband
Staines’ @imasilverland
Egham’s @nightthievesofficial
Brighton’s @lemonsuckr.wav
Guildford’s @gilskamusic

Here’s how you can listen and get involved during the show:
BBC Introducing in Sussex & Surrey, 8-10pm Thursdays
BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey, BBC Sounds, smart speaker & DAB
Listen in Brighton on 95.3 FM
Listen in Sussex & Surrey 104-104.8 FM
Listen nationally & internationally live online via the link in my bio

Text in during the show (start with ‘sussex’) on 81333 with your name for a shout out
WhatsApp 08000 321 333 (start with ‘sussex’) or copy & click here https://bit.ly/311cIYF

Brilliant day as always at @hastingsjackinthegreen with my chum @sooxanne23

It's a great community celebration of spring with lots of drinking and happy faces and I just 💚💚💚 Jack!

Brilliant day as always at @hastingsjackinthegreen with my chum @sooxanne23

It's a great community celebration of spring with lots of drinking and happy faces and I just 💚💚💚 Jack!

Brilliant day as always at @hastingsjackinthegreen with my chum @sooxanne23

It's a great community celebration of spring with lots of drinking and happy faces and I just 💚💚💚 Jack!

Brilliant day as always at @hastingsjackinthegreen with my chum @sooxanne23

It's a great community celebration of spring with lots of drinking and happy faces and I just 💚💚💚 Jack!

Brilliant day as always at @hastingsjackinthegreen with my chum @sooxanne23

It's a great community celebration of spring with lots of drinking and happy faces and I just 💚💚💚 Jack!

The Brighton Festival Show on RadioReverb is here!

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5pm, @melitadennett and @callumfrenchy will be taking a deep dive into @brightonfestival taking you behind the scenes to meet performers, artists and the people who make it happen.

Monday at 5pm we'll be hearing about the Whitehawk Art Trail

Meeting the @klanghaus crew to find out about Last Haus on Earth and Darkroom

Finding out the story behind Soft Machines on Hove prom

Meeting Brighton Festival chief exec Lucy Davies

@aflo.thepoet talks to @brightonginstergramkathy about Status Flo

And Festival classical music producer Gill Kay takes us behind the scenes of Bach's St John Passion

And loads of listings of what's coming up to help you plan your Festival schedule!