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This year, Radio 1 celebrated , and that meant putting on the party to end all parties. Over the weekend of 31st July - 2nd August, , and hosted events featuring sets from the cream of dance music talent, including , , , and . They're all still recovering.

What a season it's been so far. (above) provided an explosive mash of classical and rap/grime styles; Andris Nelsons as his final outing with the CBSO; violinist Alina Ibragimova was heart-stopping ; Radio 1 . Better still, isn't until 12 September.

In this four-part series, Â鶹ԼÅÄ Four forensically examines the life, music and career of , beginning with his upbringing in New Jersey and early years as a roadhouse performer, through to his 1971 'retirement concert', death and legacy. Using previously unseen footage and commentary from those who knew him best, a complex character is revealed - a huge talent, but also a tough, difficult man.

Fearne Cotton handed the keys to the Live Lounge to in May and it's very much been business as usual since then, with excellent performances from the likes of , , and . Best recent cover version? , complete with 's rap (above) - pefect prep for this September.

Because how else are you going to hear - in just over an hour of radio - live music from new wave desert rockers , Asian psych-pop group and Kinshasa seven-piece ? WOMAD remains a jewel in the UK's festival calendar and 's highlights, presented by and , are always an essential, mind-expanding listen.

"Welcome to a very special hour here on the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Asian Network," says in his introduction to this O2 concert by the titan of Indian music. ", on Saturday 15 August, performed an amazing gig - a gig that celebrated his greatest hits in front of 13,000 people." Nine of those songs are presented here, with guest appearance from the likes of , , and .

Fresh from a jam-packed summer of touring, returned home for an intimate gig for . And in true style he rocks the joint, filling the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio Theatre to the rafters with the effortlessly soulful voice that secured his place as the . Sam seems genuinely touched to be there – “This is special for me,” he admits.

Unsigned artists, here's just one reason why you should add your music to the : if jazz is your thing, you could end up playing at the Montreal Jazz Festival as part of a -presented showcase. Take the extraordinarily talented . "This is actually my first time outside of Europe and I'm really, really excited," she says in this clip. And now, so are record labels.

The Â鶹ԼÅÄ returned to the Edinburgh festivals throughout August for 24 days of live shows, broadcasts, entertainment and free family activities. Included was a wealth of music shows, such as the above one by , a Canadian pianist and composer so intrigued by the connections between classical music and pop that he recently made a about the subject.

It's the original festival (on the Reading site, anyhow) and, for many fans, still the best. Here's headlining, and they were matched by equally brilliant performances by the other top-billers - and . Also good? , and . Plus it was a huge weekend for , who presented 34 acts across the weekend.

As once sang, "Schoooooool's out for summer!" But not for much longer. So while you still can, enjoy this ultimate playlist for the holidays. It features tracks from Buddy Holly to Katy Perry, with selections from a host of Â鶹ԼÅÄ DJs, and it's all you need to kick-start a party for your nippers. Mum/Dad dancing is mandatory, and please feel free to tweet your own suggestions to .