Texas are set to return to the stage as the first act confirmed to play BBC Radio 2 Live.

The group returned earlier this year with their 10th album ‘Hi’ and will perform their biggest hits alongside new tracks during a show at St Luke’s in their native Glasgow, Scotland, on August 5.

Zoe Ball confirmed the news on her Breakfast Show earlier this week, with Steps also set to hit the stage in Manchester on August 10.

A small audience will be present for the performances in person, which will be streamed on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds from September 11. A special highlights show will air on Radio 2 the following evening. 

Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, said: “New for 2021 and beyond, Radio 2 Live will take the spirit of Radio 2 around the UK. 

“We’re delighted to be bringing Texas to their hometown of Glasgow for Radio 2 Live this year. The audience is sure to give them a huge welcome. 

“And in September those at home can hear the performances on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds or watch them on BBC iPlayer.”

Jeff Smith, Head of Music for Radio 2, added: “Radio 2 is committed to bringing live music performance to its listeners as we know how much they love to listen and watch their favourite artists perform the songs they adore. 

“Over the past year, Radio 2 House Music has done a brilliant job with performances from Joan Armatrading, Kelly Clarkson, Rag’n’Bone Man and many more, but now it’s time to get back to live performance in front of an audience. 

“Radio 2 Live is going to feature incredible sets from major artists, in front of what I’m sure will be a very excited audience of Radio 2 listeners.”

Tickets will be allocated via a ballot following registration at bbc.co.uk/radio2live.