Radio X creates exclusive Biffy Clyro gig for listeners

Biffy Clyro will kick off 2022 with an exclusive acoustic gig for fans, Radio X Presents Biffy Clyro with Barclaycard.

Radio X’s Toby Tarrant will host the gig and the station will sell tickets via the Global Player app.

The acoustic performance will take place at Hackney Church in East London on Tuesday 18th January, 2022, just before the band begin their rescheduled European Tour.

Speaking about how much the gig means to the band, Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil said: “We’re delighted to be playing an acoustic show for Radio X in Hackney Church… a special venue for a special show.”

Radio X Managing Editor, Matt Deverson said: “Biffy Clyro have produced incredible albums over the pandemic, essentially documenting the emotional turmoil that we have all been a part of, so it’s an incredibly fitting way to start 2022 for Radio X, with a return to live music featuring one of the most exciting bands around. Thanks to our partners at Barclaycard we’re able to bring this special gig to fans and our listeners.”

Dan Mathieson, Head of Sponsorship at Barclaycard, added: Dan Mathieson, Head of Sponsorship at Barclaycard, added: “We have already had some stand-out moments in live music and entertainment this year as we celebrated the return of live performances. Now, we’re kicking off 2022 in the best possible way with Radio X Presents Biffy Clyro with Barclaycard – an incredibly intimate and special gig for fans and customers to open the New Year.”

Highlights from the show will be available exclusively on Global Player and for Radio X’s 2.25m fans across its social platforms, from Sunday 23rd January.