Who is performing on the Top of the Pops New Year Special?
Another evening of brand new performances will see 2021 go out with a bang.
With the Top of the Pops Christmas and New Year specials and the BBC’s New Year’s Eve Party, 2022 is certainly set to arrive in style!
Among music fans, the BBC’s annual Top of the Pops shows are a festive highlight – and this year looks to be no exception.
The long-running music programme is returning on New Year’s Eve with presenters Clara Amfo and Jordan North, as well as an impressive slate of performances.
North, who is making his debut on the festive special this year, recently described hosting the show as “a childhood dream”. And, judging by his social media posts, he’s certainly excited to be bringing the party to our screens.
Former Strictly star Amfo added: “To be part of it at Christmas is so very special and I’m delighted to be presenting alongside the joyous Jordan North! We’re very much looking forward to celebrating some of the UK’s favourite chart stars with the audience at home.”
The Top of the Pops New Year special will feature brand new performances from acts that have dominated the Official Singles Chart throughout 2021. The performances will be recorded at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London.
So, without further ado, here’s everything you need to know about who will be performing at the New Year Special 2021/2022.
Who is performing on the Top of the Pops New Year Special?
The show will feature highlights from the past 12 months, as well as the rising stars set for great things in 2022, and we can expect impressive performances from:
- ArrDee
- Becky Hill
- Dermot Kennedy
- Lola Young
- Mabel
- Mahalia ft. AJ Tracey
- Sam Fender
What archived performances will be on the Top of the Pops New Year Special?
As well as brand new performances, the New Year's show is set to feature highlights from the last year.
And there's plenty to get excited about on this front as well. The show will feature clips from the past 12 months from artists such as Billie Eilish, Arlo Parks, Rag‘n’Bone Man, Ed Sheeran and more.
Top of the Pops New Year Special will air on BBC One on New Year’s Eve (31st December 2021) at 4:15pm.
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Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.
