Sexy pop star, Katy Perry is set to join chart-topping acts JLS , The Wanted , Taylor Swift and Professor Green on the line-up for the first ever BBC Radio 1 ’s Teen Awards .
The event, taking place at London ’s Hammersmith Apollo , London on Sunday 14th November 2010, celebrates the achievements of inspirational teens alongside awards for top stars from the music and entertainment world.
Katy Perry will also present the award for Teen Hero to one inspiring young worthy winner.
Other awards up for grabs in the Teen Award categories include Teen Community Hero and Teen Entrepreneur. Radio 1 listeners were able to nominate teenagers who they felt should be recognised in these categories, with the winners selected by a panel of industry insiders, experts and celebrities.
BBC Radio 1’s Teen Awards is presented by Radio 1 DJ’s Fearne Cotton and Nick Grimshaw . The event will air on BBC Radio 1, BBC Three and extensive coverage will be featured on bbc.co.uk/radio1.
These very special teen awards will be presented alongside awards for top stars from the music and entertainment world in 2010, as voted for by Radio 1 listeners, and will form the centrepiece of the whole ceremony. The categories include Best Song, Best Actor/Actress and Young Sporting Hero.
Ben Cooper, Deputy Controller, BBC Radio 1 said: “This is an incredibly important event for Radio 1 as it not only features some of the biggest stars from the teen world but also celebrates the outstanding contributions made by young people in the UK”.
The announcement was made tonight during The 5:19 Show with Tom Deacon on BBC Radio 1 on Sunday 31st October (7-9pm).
BBC Radio 1’s Teen Awards broadcast live on BBC Radio 1 with a special hour-long programme airing on BBC Three on Wednesday 17th November.
BBC Radio 1’s Teen Awards will take place on Sunday 14th November at the Hammersmith Apollo, London. Doors open at 1pm and the event ends at 4.30pm
Tickets are free and will be distributed in groups of 4. This is to discourage unaccompanied young people from travelling to and from the event alone or in very small groups. There will be a £5.50 postage and administration fee, to cover the handling and delivery of the 4 tickets. No profit will be made from this transaction.
BBC Radio 1’s Teen Awards is strictly for 14-17 year olds only. Ticket holders may be required to produce photo ID (Oyster Card, Passports etc) on entry. If the door stewards have any doubt regarding the legitimacy of the ID produced they will not admit that person to the Venue.
Parents and guardians will not be permitted to enter the venue. Only over 17’s who are employed to work or supervise the event will be present in the venue.
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