Live Events
The first BBC Switch Live was held on 12 October 2008 at the Hammersmith Apollo. It featured performances by Fall Out Boy, Ne-Yo, Miley Cyrus, McFly, Basshunter and N-Dubz, with a special guest performance by George Sampson. The event, hosted by Annie Mac, Nick Grimshaw, Kelly Osbourne and Tom Deacon, was strictly for 14 to 17 year olds.
The second event was held on 8 November 2009, at the same venue. Aled Haydn Jones, Kimberly Walsh, Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw hosted, with many acts playing, including The Saturdays, JLS, N-Dubz, The Black Eyed Peas, Shaheen Jafargholi, Alexandra Burke and Pixie Lott. Many of the performances were made available for viewing on the BBC Switch website. The awards were designed and produced by UK trophy manufacturer Gaudio Awards.
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