May 15th 2024.
Beloved BBC newsreader Ros Atkins has some exciting news to share with his fans – he's going to be performing at Glastonbury! The 50-year-old journalist, known for his role as the 'Explainer-in-Chief' at the national broadcaster since 2001, has been gaining a massive following with his informative and viral videos breaking down complex topics.
In addition to his regular news presenting duties, Ros also hosts shows such as Outside Source, Ros Atkins on the week, and Ros Atkins on... on BBC World News and the BBC News Channel. And now, he has added another title to his resume – Glastonbury performer!
In a recent tweet, Ros shared a poster of the performers for the dance music tent at the upcoming music festival, with his name on it. He wrote, "It's frankly incomprehensible that I'm tweeting this – but here's the line-up for Stonebridge at Glastonbury and, to my great excitement and astonishment, I'm on it."
Ros also revealed that this opportunity stemmed from a one-off drum and bass set he did for BBC6Music two years ago. He added, "Very grateful for the invitation. Work on the set has already begun..."
Naturally, his followers were thrilled for him, with many congratulating him and expressing how "cool" it is that he will be performing at Glastonbury. One even joked if he had fact-checked the news. It was then revealed that Ros used to work as a DJ in the early 2000s and had his own nights in Brixton. He also DJed while working in South Africa.
Ros shared a throwback photo of himself DJing at a night he ran in Brixton, reminiscing about his teenage days of going to raves and listening to hardcore and drum and bass. He also mentioned being inspired by legends like LTJ Bukem, DJ Hype, Kenny Ken, and Ray Keith.
The news of Ros' upcoming Glastonbury performance has surprised both fans and celebrities, with TV chef Nigella Lawson exclaiming "Fabulous!" in response to his tweet. In an interview with The Guardian, Ros had mentioned that he might return to DJing once his children are older. His last gig was in the mid-00s at a festival in Regent's Park, just a few days before his first daughter was born.
The 2024 Glastonbury Festival is set to take place in Somerset next month, and fans can expect an electrifying performance from Ros Atkins. Who knows, this could be a new career peak for him in the world of DJing! If you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, be sure to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency – they would love to hear from you.
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