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Jo Whiley is Going Live with her BBC Radio 2 show

Jo Whiley, from legendary Preston venue showcasing three local bands, will present her BBC Radio 2 show live

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To celebrate Radio 2 in the Park 2024 coming to Moor Park in Preston next month, Jo Whiley, with a co-host, will broadcast her Radio 2 and BBC Sounds evening show live from a legendary music venue in the city on Thursday 5 September.

Jo will be presenting her show from 7–9pm in front of a small audience of Radio 2 listeners at The Ferret — an independent music venue in the heart of Lancashire’s music scene — and will showcase three local bands who have been hand-picked from BBC Introducing’s roster of artists to perform live. The programme will also be simulcast on BBC Radio Lancashire from 7–9pm with their BBC Introducing presenter, William Wolstenholme, who will be co-hosting with Jo.

“I’m super excited to get the party started in Moor Park, ahead of the whole weekend of incredible live performances at Radio 2 in the Park as the city has a vibrant music scene, with outstanding local talent,” Jo said.

“I can’t wait for our listeners to hear our showcase of the…