With one of the underground anthems of 2013 under his belt, it feels like the time is right for Tessela to showcase his talents on Radio 1 and we are looking forward to him joining Radio 1’s Residency."

Emerging producer Tessela, behind ‘Hackney Parrot’ - one of the underground anthems of 2013 - will join Radio 1’s Residency for his first show on 20 February (9-10pm). Tessela, who has released music for legendary dance label R&S is a part of the ongoing rotation of new and fresh DJs in the slot.

Radio 1’s Residency incorporates two shows on a Thursday night, 9-10pm and midnight-2am.

Tessela says: "Getting a call from the BBC saying ‘welcome to Radio 1’ isn't something I'm going to forget in a hurry and I'm incredibly excited to be starting my Residency. There's so much good music coming out at the moment, it will be an absolute pleasure giving my favourite records, old and new, some well-deserved air time."

Throughout 2014, Radio 1's Residency will reach across the full dance music spectrum bringing exciting new genres and the biggest names to listeners. Radio 1’s Residency is part of Radio 1’s commitment to supporting the best in new and specialist music.

Rhys Hughes, Head of Programmes for BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, says: “With one of the underground anthems of 2013 under his belt, it feels like the time is right for Tessela to showcase his talents on Radio 1 and we are looking forward to him joining Radio 1’s Residency.”

Notes to Editors

Transmission details:

Thursday 20 February 2014: 9pm - Tessela, midnight - James Blake

Thursday 27 February 2014: 9pm - Branko, midnight - Rockwell

Thursday 6 March 2014: 9pm - Nervo, midnight - Steve Angello

Thursday 13 March 2014: 9pm - George Fitzgerald. midnight - Heidi

Thursday 20 March 2014: 9pm - Tessela. midnight - James Blake

BBC Radio 1’s 9-10pm Residency slot was previously known as In New DJ’s We Trust.

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