BBC Asian Network launches first Official British Asian Music Chart Show

Today, BBC Asian Network and the Official Charts Company are happy to unveil the UK's first Official British Asian Music Chart Show.

Hosted by BBC Asian Network DJ Jasmine Takhar, the new weekly show will compile the Top 20 biggest tracks released by British Asian artists, with data compiled by the Official Charts Company, based on sales and streams of tracks in the UK. 

The Official British Asian Chart Show will air every Thursday 9-10pm on the BBC Asian Network. The first show is set to broadcast on 18 April. 

In a statement, Official British Asian Music Chart Show host Jasmine Takhar says: "I’m so gassed for the new show! This is a monumental moment not just for the station but for the [British Asian music] scene [as a whole].

"To be asked to host this at a time where the industry is celebrating and pushing British Asian music to the forefront is definitely something I’m proud of.”

As usual, the Official Asian Music Chart (which takes into consideration the biggest tracks by Asian artists as a whole), will continue to air on Fridays 3pm-6pm on the BBC Asian Network with host Nayha. 

Ahmed Hussain, Head of Asian Network, says: "The launch of The Official British Asian Music Chart has been a long time coming, and I’m really excited for the UK Asian music scene, with Asian Network at the forefront!

"This will give all of our artists a bigger chance to hit the top 10 and beyond!”

See the current Official Asian Music Chart in full here.

The Official British Asian Music Chart Show starts Thursday April 18 at 9pm on BBC Asian Music Network.