James Arthur, Rizzle Kicks to perform at Radio 1 Teen Awards

Nick Grimshaw

James Arthur and Tinie Tempah are among the artists who will perform at Wembley Arena for the 2013 Radio 1 Teen Awards.

The ceremony will take place on Sunday 3rd November and will be hosted by BBC Radio 1 breakfast show host Nick Grimshaw (pictured) and singer Rita Ora. Other acts confirmed to perform are Fall Out Boy, Rizzle Kicks, Jessie J and Icona Pop.

The awards show, now in its fourth year, will hand out gongs for Best British Song, Best British Solo Artist, Best British Group, Best British Sports Star, Best British Actor, Best British TV Show and Best British Vlogger. Most of the awards will be voted by listeners of BBC Radio 1.

Audience of CBBC’s Friday Download will be able to vote for their own award – Friday Download Best British Breakthrough Award.

“The Teen Awards are one of the jewels in the crown in Radio 1’s year and it’s an honour to host it again. Always loud, hectic and chaotic, Rita is gonna need some earplugs. I hope after this we can present everything together!” – Nick Grimshaw

The show will be broadcast on Radio 1 and can be watched on mobile. Tickets go on sale on Saturday 12th October.