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This summer BBC Radio 1 returns to Ibiza for its legendary weekend live from the White Isle – promising to bring the party island to the UK!

Some of Radio 1's biggest stars including Pete Tong, Vernon Kay, Annie Mac and Judge Jules will be broadcasting live from the island from 31 July to 1 August.

In addition to the Radio 1 DJs there'll be scorching sets from international DJ talent including 2ManyDjs, Eric Prydz, Luciano and Deadmau5.

It all kicks off live from the Ibiza Rocks Hotel at 7.00pm on Friday 31 July when Pete Tong and Vernon Kay officially start the weekend with an exclusive acoustic set from Florence & The Machine.

Taking over the airwaves next is Annie Mac with the Mash Up with a special guestmix from Pendulum.

The party continues with The Essential Mix coming live from Wonderland in Eden with exclusive sets from Deadmou5 and Luciano.

And it doesn't stop there... on Saturday 1 August Trevor Nelson will be live from Café Mambo and Cream plays host to a sizzling line-up – including 2ManyDjs, Eric Prydz and Laidback Luke – which will be broadcast on Radio 1 on 8 August.

Pete Tong said: "The Radio 1 Weekend is still regarded as one of the most essential weekends and a highlight of the summer season in Ibiza.

"Once again I'm looking forward to some amazing shows at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel, Wonderland and Privilege where we will be joined by some of the biggest and most exciting talent in dance music."

Broadcast schedule: BBC Radio 1 (UK time)

Friday 31 July

7.00–9.00pm Pete Tong and Vernon Kay live from Ibiza Rocks Hotel Party with Florence & The Machine live acoustic sunset moment
9.00-11.00pm Annie Mac's Mash Up live from Ibiza Rocks Hotel Party with guest mix from Pendulum
11.00pm-1.00am Judge Jules and Kutski. Exclusive sets from Judgement Sunday on 26 July
1.00-4.00am Deadmau5 and Luciano Live from Wonderland at Eden
4.00-7.00am A-Z of Ibiza with Rob Da Bank

Saturday 1 August

7.00-9.00pm Trevor Nelson live from Café Mambo radio studio

Friday 8 August

11.00pm-1.00am Judge Jules live from Café Mambo radio studio
1.00-5.00am Extended Ibiza Essential Mix: highlights from Cream at Privilege recorded on Radio 1's Ibiza Weekend the weekend before
1.00-2.00am 2 Many DJs
2.00-3.00am Annie Mac
3.00-4.00am Laidback Luke
4.00-5.00am Eric Prydz

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