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1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave: Coronavirus Cancellations + Grime

15/03/2020

Coronavirus Cancellations + Grime

BBC Radio 1Xtra - 1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave, Coronavirus Cancellations + Grime

We’re talking about event cancellations - from festivals to club nights to Carnival.

We’re talking about event cancellations - from festivals to club nights to Carnival - with Rampage Sound. Plus do young people care about grime with Yizzy, Keeds and Bushkin.

We’re talking about the cancellations that are happening due to the coronavirus. 

Rampage Sound talk about club nights and whether Carnival will be cancelled! And did you know that artists have clauses in their contracts for a global pandemic?

We hear from tour promoter Harry Parslow and other self-employed people in the entertainment business about how they are handling it. 

Plus updates from your favourite festivals on their plans.

And this is still a big talking point - do young people care about grime? With guests Yizzy, Keeds and O.G. Bushkin from the Heartless Crew. Plus what's the future of grime and drill and why are artists now uploading videos to their own platforms exclusively.

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