Miley Cyrus to headline first live event for BBC Switch

The BBC's multi-platform teen brand BBC Switch will host its first live event, BBC Switch Live, on Sunday 12 October from 1.00 to 6.00pm at London's Hammersmith Apollo. The news was announced by Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw on BBC Radio 1's Switch show.

The event will be exclusively headlined by Fall Out Boy and Miley Cyrus.

This will be the first time in the UK Miley performs as herself, rather than her TV alter ego Hannah Montana.

Ne-Yo, McFly, Basshunter, N-Dubz and George Sampson complete a line-up of some of the biggest stars in the teen world.

BBC Switch Live will be exclusively for 14 to 17-year-olds and hosted by Radio 1's Annie Mac, Nick Grimshaw, Greg James, Fearne Cotton, Kelly Osbourne and BBC Switch's Tom Deacon.

Exclusive interviews and performances will be broadcast on Switch on Radio 1 on the night.

Highlights will be available the following Saturday on music TV show Sound on BBC Two.

Online at bbc.co.uk/switch, the 5:19 Show presented by Tom Deacon will feature backstage chats and random humour from Switch Live every day the following week.

The site will also offer artist pages, video diaries, backstage fun, info for parents, photo galleries, artist interviews and more.

Next Sunday, 28 September, Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw will announce how listeners can get hold of tickets live on Radio 1's Switch show.

Geoffrey Goodwin, Head of BBC Switch, said: "I'm delighted to be able to bring our audience BBC Switch Live. It's our first foray into live events with a line-up that is truly spectacular and musically diverse.

"We have so many great artists and I'm particularly proud that BBC Switch will be the host of Miley Cyrus' first UK appearance as a megastar artist in her own right.

"The content across Radio 1, BBC Two and online means even those that aren't at the event can still enjoy all the amazing performances.

"This event is the next stage in the BBC Switch story and I couldn't be more excited!"

Annie Mac said: "Switch Live is going to be a massive party, I can't wait!"

Nick Grimshaw said: "I'm so excited about Switch Live, it's going to be big!"

Miley Cyrus said: "I can't wait to get back to London and perform some of my very own tracks at the Switch gig in Hammersmith. London is one of my favourite cities and my friend Pete Wentz will be there so we're gonna have a lot of fun."

Ne-Yo said: "I can't wait to perform for Switch Live. I love the UK and my fans and can't wait to be back!"

McFly said: "We are very excited about this show and really looking forward to meeting Fall Out Boy. We love playing the Apollo, its always a great atmosphere and it is really cool to be invited by BBC Switch to do so."

Basshunter said: "I'm very much looking forward to performing at Switch Live, I love performing in the UK and it's great that those who can't make it will be able to tune in to the show on Radio 1. This show is going to rock!"

Broadcast schedule

Sunday 12 October

4.00-7.00pm: Radio 1's Chart Show with Fearne and Reggie. With Reggie in the Radio 1 studio with live inserts from Fearne at BBC Switch Live.

7.00-10.00pm: Switch Live on Radio 1. With Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw with performances Recorded from Switch Live and backstage interviews with Fall Out Boy, Miley Cyrus, Ne-Yo, McFly, N-Dubz, Basshunter and George Sampson.

Monday 13–Friday 17 October

5.19pm: bbc.co.uk/switch, The 5:19 Show – BBC Switch Live content all week hosted by Tom Deacon.

Saturday 18 October

Noon-12.45pm: Sound – BBC Switch on BBC Two. A 45- minute special of Sound with Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw backstage at Switch Live featuring performances and backstage chat from Fall Out Boy, Miley Cyrus, Ne-Yo, McFly, N-Dubz and George Sampson.