Live music night planned in Birmingham for BBC Asian Network birthday
BBC Asian Network is hosting ‘Asian Network Certified’, a night of live music performances as a celebration of the station’s 20th birthday.
Following the same format as the Asian Network Certified mixes, the event takes place at The Forum, Birmingham on Saturday 5 November with exclusive live DJ sets and PAs, with British Asian, Bhangra, RnB, Hip-Hop, Bollywood and dance music.
Hosted by Asian Network’s Nikita Kanda and AJD, the evening will see performances by Raf-Saperra, Panjabi MC, Bambi Bains, Surinder Rattan, Tasha Tah, Nish & DJ LYAN.
They will also be joined by DJ Limelight & Kan D Man, Panjabi Hit Squad, DJ Manara, DJ Nish and DJ Aza, all from the Asian Network family of DJs and presenters.
Nikita Kanda says: “I’m so excited to bring Asian Network Certified directly to our audience for the first time ever. I feel very proud to be a part of celebrating 20 years of Asian Network, British Asian culture and our legendary artists who have paved the way for so many in the music scene. Everyone’s invited! So make sure you come and party with the whole Asian network family. It will be a night to remember!”
AJD says: “I hope our listeners are ready for a night of top bangers, world-class performances and some fun surprises as we celebrate 20 years of Asian Network – I’m so excited.”
Head of Asian Network, Ahmed Hussain says: “There is no better way to mark 20 incredible years of Asian Network and it’s help in championing British Asian identity, than with celebrating in person with our listeners, showcasing the very best of Asian music and culture – we cannot wait.”
Asian Network Certified will be from 7pm-11pm live in Birmingham and live on the radio from 5pm.