Asian Network Represents 2026

An image reading "ASIAN NETWORK REPRESENTS 2026/2027" with photos of each of the presenters that have been chosen as part of the campaign.

BBC Asian Network welcomed 12 brand new presenter to host Asian Network Represents from April 2026 to March 2027.

BBC Asian Network has been searching for the best up-and-coming presenter and radio talent across the UK. Each of the 12 successful applicants will have the opportunity to host a full month of Asian Network Represents, sharing their unique voices and music taste with listeners across the UK.

Between April 2026 and March 2027, the final 12 selected presenters will host four Asian Network Represents shows each, broadcasting every Tuesday, 10pm-11pm. For several of the presenters, hosting on BBC Asian Network will be their first ever role in radio.

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All 12 presenters (in the order of their shows):

  • Amkbhamra from Birmingham (April)

  • Shumena Akther from London (May)

  • Bablu from Cardiff (June)

  • Kunza from London (July)

  • Zaara Azira from Salford (August)

  • Beant from London (September)

  • Shilpa Sajan from Birmingham (October)

  • Anyeka Jamal from Luton (November)

  • Anoushka Chadha from London (December)

  • Jas Aulakh from London (January 2027)

  • Vignesh from Birmingham (February 2027)

  • Pax Dharma from London (March 2027)