BBC Radio 1Xtra has today announced its first ever week-day show to come from outside of London, as well as a big shake up to its current schedule. The new show will be hosted by brand new presenter, Kaylee Golding, and broadcast from The Mailbox in Birmingham every Monday-Friday 1pm-4pm.

Kaylee Golding is an award-winning Presenter and DJ, and her tagline is “your favourite gal from Brum!”. She has interviewed some of the biggest artists in the world and won multiple awards for presenting early into her career including Best Specialist in 2018 and 2019, and Best Interview Gold and Silver 2019 at the Student Radio Awards. She was also nominated for Best Presenter at the UK Entertainment Awards in 2021.

The new week-day show from Birmingham follows the launch of BBC 1Xtra’s first weekly show to come from outside of London. The 1Xtra Introducing Show with Theo Johnson, dedicated to showcasing undiscovered artists, launched last September and airs from Birmingham every Sunday 22:00-00:00. These moves are part of the BBC’s Across the UK plan, moving content away from London to allow the BBC to better reflect, represent and serve all audiences.

In other big schedule changes Remi Burgz will move into the coveted drive-time slot Monday-Friday 16:00-19:00. Having joined 1Xtra in 2021, Remi has thrived at the station and has quickly proved a huge success amongst listeners. Known for her infectious energy and good vibes, Remi began presenting the Weekend Breakfast Show before becoming the host of a weekday show just a year later.

Remi takes over from Reece Parkinson who is stepping down to focus on his new projects. Reece Parkinson joined 1Xtra as an intern in 2016 and rose through the ranks proving himself as an expert broadcaster. Reece presented both the Weekend Breakfast Show and 1Xtra Talks – 1Xtra’s flagship news and current affairs programme – before becoming the host of 1Xtra drive-time in 2020.

Joelah Noble will take over from Lady Leshurr on Saturdays 13:00-16:00. Born in London but raised in Brooklyn New York, Joelah is an experienced broadcaster, television presenter and well-known media personality. Last year, Joelah was chosen as the official host for ‘Lionesses Live’, providing viewers with behind-the-scenes access and an unrivalled insight into the England Women’s camp as they set upon their journey to winning the Euro 2022.

Finally, BBC 1Xtra will also add its hugely popular on demand music show – 1Xtra’s Throwback Party – into its live schedule. From Monday to Thursday during drive-time, the award-winning presenters Joelah and Keke will deliver listeners the best in hip-hop and R&B tracks from the 90s, 00s and 10s. A longer version of their show will then be available on BBC Sounds in a brand new Back to Back sounds offering called 1Xtra Throwbacks. Joelah and Keke won ‘Best Ensemble Act’ at the 2022 Audio Production Awards.

All schedule changes will come into effect from 3 April.

Kaylee Golding says: “I am super excited to be joining the BBC 1Xtra family! I’ve been listening to 1Xtra my whole life, so to be presenting such an important daytime show on the station is an honour. I can’t wait to start the show and provide the happiness and good music we all need. To make it even better, I get to do the show from my home town Birmingham. Birmingham deserves this, and I can’t wait to bring some brummy flavour to 1Xtra!”

Joelah Noble says: “I’m so excited to finally share I’ve got my very own 1Xtra show every Saturday! I Radio is one of my favourite things ever so to have my own slot is a dream. I won’t give too much away but the listeners better be ready for big things! Plus, I’m bringing 1Xtra’s Throwback Party back with KeKe into the live schedule four days a week. We can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve got in store. Expect big laughs and of course the best throwback bangers!”

Remi Burgz says: “Wow! I am so grateful for this opportunity, I can’t believe I’ve been trusted to continue this amazing slot. My friends don’t even trust me to drive them around town but now I’m keeping people company through drive time skrr skrr beep beep. Reece Parkinson has left big shoes to fill but I’m ready for the ride!”

Reece Parkinson says: “I’m incredibly thankful for the life-changing experience I’ve had at 1Xtra – fulfilling my intention of bringing positivity and light to the audience. Now I’m so excited to go and create more life-changing experiences at scale in my next project”.

Faron McKenzie, Head of Station, BBC 1Xtra says: “BBC 1Xtra has ambitious plans for 2023 and this schedule shake up is just the start. We’ve said it before – 1Xtra are committed to increasing investment and supporting broadcasting talent across the UK. As a Birmingham native myself, I’m so proud to be delivering on that promise and bringing 1Xtra to such an amazing and diverse city. I’m excited to see Kaylee represent, connect with new audiences, and inject her fun, Brummy energy into 1Xtra afternoons.

"Remi has also forged an incredible relationship with our listeners in such a short space of time – proving her status as a broadcasting superstar. I know she’s going to deliver that huge energy she’s known for into the drive-time slot. Reece will be missed by all at the network and we wish him the best of luck in his exciting new projects.

"Topping it off, Joelah is ready to hit the ground running on her new show and her positive, warm and friendly vibes make her perfect for Saturday afternoons. She is also a highly experienced broadcaster and her work across TV, radio and the wider media industry speaks for itself”.