The show, which is currently presented by Charlie Hedges, plays a mix of classic and contemporary dance tracks and remixes.
During MistaJam's tenure as presenter of the Saturday show, it became the most listened to on-demand programme on BBC Sounds among the under-35 demographic.
[4] As part of temporary schedule changes from March to August 2020 in the COVID-19 pandemic, the show was extended with one extra hour of classic dance anthems from 3pm to 4pm on Saturdays.
[5] In June 2018, a further schedule change saw Greg James replaced with Scott Mills as presenter of the Friday show.
[9] This schedule introduces new and exclusive shows, ahead of the anticipated expansion onto the BBC's DAB+ allocation by the end of 2024.
From October 2022 until February 2023, Jamie Laing temporarily co-presented with Edmondson whilst King was on maternity leave.
[13] Special editions of Radio 1's Party Anthems aired on New Year's Eve from 2019 onwards, presented by Scott Mills (2019), Charlie Hedges (2019, 2022–2023, 2024–2025), Jordan North (2019−2020, 2020−2021, 2021–2022), Arielle Free (2020), James Cusack (2021, 2023, 2024), Connor Coates (2023, 2024), and Charlie Tee (2022, 2023–2024).