Archive for September, 2012
Rock FM advertise alternative breakfast
Rock FM has been giving away free bacon rolls to anyone re-tuning from Radio 1, following the departure of Chris Moyles.
5 live’s Aasmah Mir to leave the station
One of BBC Radio 5 live’s longest serving presenters Aasmah Mir is leaving the station to explore other opportunities.
Olly Murs to cover Jamie on Heart London
Singer Olly Murs is to host the breakfast show on Heart London with Harriet Scott – but for one day only whilst Jamie takes the day off.
Presenter hosts show from a traffic jam
Magic 1152 breakfast presenter Anna Foster found herself broadcasting her entire show from her car after getting stuck in a jam at 5am.
MD job swap at Real and Smooth Radio
Regional managing directors at Real and Smooth Radio in the North East and North West are swapping positions.
talkSPORT to broadcast Capital One Cup
talkSPORT has begun broadcasting the Capital One Cup after agreeing a three-season partnership with The Football League.
Tony Horne joins community radio station
Former Metro Radio breakfast presenter Tony Horne is to join Newcastle community radio station NE1fm for a weekly show each Saturday morning.
Real and Smooth staff climb Three Peaks
Manchester-based staff at Real Radio, Real Radio XS and Smooth Radio have climbed the the highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland in just two days for charity.
Star and Stray FM extend to Fresh areas
UKRD owned stations Star Radio and Stray FM have had alterations to their licences to allow them to extend their coverage areas into Yorkshire.
Radio 3 lists the “Stars of the Future”
This year’s New Generation Artists scheme has been launched by Radio 3 to highlight some of the world’s most promising new classical and jazz music talent.
New role created for ex-Radio 1 Editor
Jason Carter has been appointed to the newly created role of Head of Popular Music, Live Events, for BBC Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra, Radio 2 and 6 Music.
Kiss caller creates Ofcom investigation
Kiss 100 have escaped censure by Ofcom after a listener used offensive language on the station’s breakfast show in June.
Regional MXR digital multiplexes to close
The three shareholders of the MXR regional DAB multiplexes have decided not to renew their licence to operate the services.
New breakfast presenter for BBC Wiltshire
Ben Prater will take over the breakfast show on a single BBC Wiltshire from November 5th, replacing both Matthew Smith and Graham Mack.
Loss-making station Planet Rock for sale
Malcolm Bluemel, the owner of Planet Rock, is reportedly looking for a buyer for his national digital radio station.
Sound Women plan Salford networking event
The Sound Women group are planning a networking event at Media City, with presenters from 5 live and Real Radio as special guests.
BBC local radio celebrates The Beatles
All 39 BBC local radio stations are holding their own My Beatles Story Day on October 5th, when all stations will air listeners memories.
Moyles’ memory continues as Grimmy starts
As #TeamGrimmy starts, and Chris Moyles gets on with his role as King Herod, loyal fans at ChrisMoyles.net want #TeamMoyles trending on Twitter.
Miron joins Park on Radio Festival list
The line-up for the 2012 Radio Festival is taking shape, with Global Radio Chief Executive Stephen Miron joining fellow Global Radio director Richard Park.
Ofcom rejects Scottish Asian application
Ofcom has awarded two further community radio stations in Scotland, and rejected two more, including a station for Scottish Asians.
Night Owl Alan entertained 50,000 runners
Metro Radio’s Night Owls host Alan Robson provided the music and chat at the start of the recent North East runs.
25 years on, Roy Noble moves to weekends
BBC Radio Wales presenter Roy Noble will broadcast his last weekday show tomorrow as he moves to a new weekend show.
Deputy PM to host a show on Radio 5 live
Nick Clegg will host a special one-off show with Shelagh Fogarty next month as part of the BBC Radio 5 live Octoberfest line-up.
ReelWorld and Bauer Radio in imaging deal
ReelWorld Productions and Bauer Radio have entered into a partnership for 20 stations to use ReelWorld’s Production Vault.
Absolute Radio secures Muse Q&A session
Rockers Muse are to take part in a Question & Answer session for Absolute Radio listeners at the station’s base in Golden Square, London.
Robin Lustig to end regular Radio 4 shows
The World Tonight and Newshour presenter Robin Lustig has today announced his decision to stop hosting regular shows after 23 years.
Three new presenters at BBC Asian Network
New talent and a new schedule is waiting for BBC Asian Network as it gets ready to celebrate its 10th birthday next month.
In pictures: #TeamGrimmy’s television ad
A number of pop stars including Harry Styles and Cheryl Cole have appeared in a new TV trail for the new Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw.
New daytime schedule for BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio Wales launches a fresh new line-up of weekday programmes next week, featuring some of the station’s regular presenters.
BBC Oxford and Berkshire to share Editor
Two BBC local radio stations are to share a single managing editor from next month, but will continue to broadcast independently from each other.
