Sigala reveals how Hits Radio Live helped him release a Top 10 hit
He met Lewis Capaldi backstage
Last updated 28th Oct 2024
Excitement is hotting up as Hits Radio Live is due to take place next month in both Birmingham and Manchester (which has now sold out). With the line-ups now announced, we're super excited that Sigala will be joining us at Hits Radio Live Birmingham, along with Olly Alexander, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Joel Corry, Ella Henderson, Tom Walker and Sugababes.
Get your tickets here for Friday 22nd November 2024 Hits Radio Live Birmingham at the bp pulse LIVE arena
Sigala, who is known for his hits 'Easy Love', 'Sweet Lovin'', 'Came Here for Love', has performed at Hits Radio Live before and revealed how being at one of our events helped him release his hit with James Arthur, 'Lasting Lover'.
The song, which was written by none other than Lewis Capaldi, was released in 2020 by Sigala and James, and became a Top 10 hit for the pair, however, it was touch and go as to whether the song would be released, until Sigala bumped into Lewis backstage at Hits Radio Live.
Sigala explained: "There was something great that came out of one of the Hits Radio Lives in the past. I met Lewis Capaldi at one ages ago, and I'd been sent this song that he had written called ‘Lasting Lover’.
"I saw him in the hallway and ran up to him and I was like ‘Bro, I've got this song called ‘Lasting Lover’, that apparently you've written?’ and I couldn't get approval on using it."
He continued: "I really wanted to put it out, so I went up to him and was like, ‘Can I use this song? I love it.’ And he was like, ‘Yeah, man, I'm not using it.’
"And then we got in touch from a Hits Radio Live backstage area and it ended up being my single with James Arthur that came out, and had the MGMT sample in it. And yeah, that all happened from Hits Radio Live backstage!"
We're so glad Sigala managed to get clearance on the song from Lewis! What could happen backstage at this Hits Radio Live... If you want to see Sigala perform many of his huge hits, and some new tracks make sure you buy your tickets now for Hits Radio Live Birmingham.
Get your tickets here for Friday 22nd November 2024 Hits Radio Live Birmingham at the bp pulse LIVE arena
Who is performing at Hits Radio Live 2024? Here's the full line-up across the two gigs:
Leigh-Anne
Little Mix's Leigh-Anne will be performing at Hits Radio Live Birmingham on the 22nd November. It will be the first time the solo artist has performed in Birmingham AND her first time at Hits Radio Live. Make sure you don't miss out, get your tickets now!
Teddy Swims
The incredible Teddy Swims will be joining us in Manchester on the 23rd November at the Co-op Live Arena. He will be performing some of his hit tracks including the HUGE 'Lose Control'. Don't miss out on his first time performing at the new Co-op Live for Hits Radio Live Manchester!
Tom Grennan
Tom Grennan will be joining us in Birmingham on Friday 22nd November at bp pulse LIVE, and then in Manchester on the 23rd November. Tom Grennan comes to Hits Radio Live, straight off the back of his latest sold out headline show at Gunnersbury Park. He's sure to wow crowds at the Co-op Live Arena, don't miss out!
Joel Corry
You asked for a party, and we delivered. The unbelievable Joel Corry will be bringing the house down at the bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham on the 22nd November. Get your tickets and your dancing shoes now!
Perrie
Perrie will be joining us for her very first Hits Radio Live as a solo artist. She'll be taking to the stage in Manchester at the Co-op Live Arena. She promises to bring the energy to the night, don't miss out!
Olly Alexander
Years & Years front man Olly Alexander will be joining us in Birmingham on the 22nd November. He'll be bringing the party along with the rest of the star-studded line-up at the bp pulse LIVE Arena! Get your tickets now!
Jax Jones
The unbelievable Jax Jones will be joining us at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on the 23rd November. He is known for putting on absolutely incredible shows and we cannot wait for him to return to Hits Radio Live later this year. Get your tickets NOW!
Rita Ora
Pop icon, Rita Ora, will be joining us in Manchester for an unbelievable set of her biggest hits. Want to see the 'Black Widow' and 'Hot Right Now' star? Then what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now...
Tom Walker
The 'Leave a Light On' and 'Just You and I' singer is back at Hits Radio Live this November in Birmingham. Tom Walker is known for his incredible performances and we can't wait to have him on the Hits Radio Live Stage!
Ella Henderson
Ella Henderson will be joining the party at this year's Hits Radio Live in Birmingham. Get your dancing hat on and ready to hear bangers like 'React' 'Ghost' and 'Crazy What Love Can Do'! Don't miss out...
Clean Bandit
Clean Bandit will be coming to Manchester to perform at the Co-op Live Arena on the 23rd November. They'll be back at Hits Radio Live playing some of their huge worldwide hits such as 'Rather Be' and 'Rockabye'. Don't miss out and make sure you get your tickets now!
Cian Ducrot
Cian Ducrot will be joining us at Hits Radio Live in Manchester on the 23rd November. He'll be wow-ing the crowds with his incredible hits 'I'll Be Waiting' and 'All For You'. You won't want to miss this. Get your tickets now!
KSI
The legend that is KSI will be joining the line-up in Manchester on the 23rd November. He'll be performing some of his top hits like 'Not Over Yet' and 'Holiday' for you at the Co-op Live Arena! Join us for a huge party... get your tickets now
Sugababes
We heard you and we've got you. Pop icons Sugababes will be joining the line-up in Birmingham for an incredible night of their biggest hits - you know the ones... Don't miss this, get your tickets now!
Sigala
Sigala will be raising the roof at the bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham on the 22nd November! Don't miss out on this incredible party
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