Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music) presents Awesome Friends
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BBC 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins hosts ‘Awesome Friends’, a night dedicated to finding the freshest sounds and championing the acts you need to watch.
On Saturday 17th January 2026, Awesome Friends will feature an array of rising artists with Florentenes, Cherryholt and The North at Manchester’s iconic The Deaf Institute.
Chris Hawkins has a standout show on BBC 6 Music championing alternative anthems and fresh sounds. Chris was an early supporter of emerging acts Sam Fender, Wet Leg and The Lathums, now all headline performers.
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on Sat 17 January 2026