Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

Who are the future Glastonbury headliners? Have you ever cried at a gig? What’s the perfect BBQ playlist? With the end of summer in sight, Annie and Nick answer your questions in a Bank Holiday Q&A special. From portaloos to blueberry vodka they share their wildest memories from Notting Hill Carnival. Plus, a deep dive into whether there’s a shortage of festival headliners.

What’s the future of boy bands? Where’s the weirdest place you’ve ended up with a pop star? Is Chappell Roan the real deal? Annie and Nick answer your questions in a Q&A special. From accidentally becoming Grace Jones’ waiter to George Michael playing dance tunes in his dressing gown there’s a lot to cover.

Can Charli XCX put a foot wrong? JADE joins Nick as co-host to discuss the ‘Guess Remix’, how it feels to be at the centre of the hype machine and what it’s really like to attend a Charli party. Elsewhere, Adele has arrived in Munich for her month-long residency – are pop-up arenas “a bit random, but still fabulous” or the future of touring? Plus, onstage mishaps, flirting with Prince Harry and which popstars play their own songs at parties.

From radio shows to raves, Annie and Nick talk all things Ibiza as they reflect on why the island is still at the centre of dance music, share their favourite memories and answer your questions. From the origins of dance music to Pete Tong being handcuffed to a Smurf, Annie and Nick have everything you need to know about the White Isle.

Annie and Nick react to this year’s Mercury Prize shortlist, share what it’s like to be on the judging panel and place their bets on which album will be crowned the winner. Elsewhere, Nick has a new favourite song – where does JADE’s ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ rank amongst solo debuts? Plus, Charli XCX has officially become part of the US Presidential Election, partying in portaloos and should phones be banned at gigs?

Mercury Prize Shortlist:

Annie and Nick will return a little later than usual to chat through this year’s Mercury Prize Albums of the Year, as well as sharing what happens behind the scenes on the judging panel.

Sam Smith joins Annie and Nick to go through the week in music... from songs that could have been Rihanna’s to outrageous fashion purchases. Elsewhere, a decade later Sam reflects on their debut album ‘In The Lonely Hour’, singing in pubs aged 10 and the moment they decided to become a pop star. Plus, behind-the-scenes of the Met Gala, overcoming trolls and what song would you download first onto an empty phone?

Where to start with classical music? Annie and Nick call a conductor for some honest tips on the genre. Elsewhere, SAULT have released an album for free via WeTransfer, Justin Bieber has been paid to perform for an Indian billionaire and is Kendrick Lamar’s video for ‘Not Like Us’ the final nail in the rap beef coffin? Plus, how did Stonehenge get there and what song would you play at your funeral?

As the dust settles on Glastonbury, Annie and Nick dig through the week in music – from SZA’s closing set to what’s stuck in Griff’s ceiling? Elsewhere, life-changing gigs, why The Beatles need to thank lemurs and two very different approaches to hangover cures. Plus, your questions from Worthy Farm.

Recorded behind the Pyramid Stage as Glastonbury draws to a close for another year, Annie and Nick have all the goss from this year’s festival.