Radio 2 in the Park: Leicester is preparing for a star-studded musical event as Radio 2 in the Park unveils its two-day lineup. The event will feature Kylie Minogue, Tears for Fears, Busted, Soft Cell, and Leicester’s DJ OJ Borg on Radio 2. Bananarama, James Blunt, Texas, Deacon Blue, Beverley Knight, Pretenders, Shalamar, Lemar, Sam Ryder, and Simply Red are among the artists slated to perform.
Leicester native OJ Borg, a full-time Radio 2 presenter since 2018, was excited about the event in his hometown. Borg said that Victoria Park, the event’s setting, is special to him in an exclusive interview. He spent many childhood days playing basketball there. To the amusement of others, Borg revealed that the event’s location has made it a common topic of talk. Borg noted that Leicester was regularly ignored for huge radio roadshows in his childhood in the 1980s and 1990s, making hosting such a high-profile event significant. He sees Leicester’s event hosting as a sign of its growth and relevance.
Borg described growing up between Leicester’s Royal Infirmary and Filbert Street and then at Rowley Fields, off Narborough Road. His debut broadcast was on Leicester Royal Infirmary’s Radio Fox. He worked at Manchester radio stations before joining MTV. Before joining Radio 2, he was part of an award-winning team at Kerrang Radio in Birmingham.
Borg will DJ at the event on both days, playing as many “Leicester classics” as possible. He will also welcome James Blunt and lead late-night shows recapping the day. Borg named Soft Cell and rising star Sam Ryder as his favorites, praising Ryder’s live performance. The event is expected to benefit the local economy and bring spectators from around the region, as well as be Borg’s homecoming. This event capitalizes on Radio 2’s musical diversity by targeting a wide audience. The organizers hope the event will promote cultural interchange and showcase musicians from all genres.
The event and its star-studded lineup have garnered enthusiastic responses from the public and European Parliament members, who are estimated to account for 50% of the awards ceremony’s ultimate result. Radio 2 in the Park expectations are high for a musical celebration that will be entertaining and culturally enriching.
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Where is Radio 2 in the park?
BBC Radio 2 Live has been rocking Hyde Park in London since 2011, drawing in a crowd of 45,000. But hold on to your hats because starting in 2023, the party will be moving over to Victoria Park in Leicester. For more info, check out their website at www.bbc.co.uk/events/e4jqwh3.
Where is Radio 2 Party in the Park 2023?
Join Jo Whiley and Bob Harris at Victoria Park, Leicester for Radio 2 In The Park from 5-8pm. Get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring live performances by Shalamar and Pretenders, along with an exclusive DJ set from Rylan and Scott Mills. Tune in for a night of sensational music and entertainment on the main stage.
How many tickets sold for Radio 2 in the Park 2023?
Around 70,000 tickets flew off the shelves for the Party in the Park, attracting folks from all corners of the globe. Visitors flocked from across the UK, spanning from Scotland to as far as Belgium and Italy. This influx of attendees was a major win for Leicester’s infrastructure, with trains and buses experiencing increased traffic to accommodate the festivities.
Has Radio 2 lost listeners?
Vernon Kay’s BBC Radio 2 show saw a decline of 1.3 million listeners following his takeover from Ken Bruce, as per the recent statistics.