Cheshire’s Mix 56 will broadcast live from Manchester Central Library on Monday 27 October from 1pm to 4pm, celebrating the launch of the new Piccadilly Radio exhibition.
The event pays tribute to the golden days of Manchester radio and the legacy of one of the UK’s most influential stations, which first went on air in 1974.
Fronting the special show will be two familiar voices for local listeners, Paul Smith and Pete Reeves. Both are now part of the Mix 56 team but were once key figures in Manchester radio, with Paul previously at Key 103 and Pete part of Piccadilly Radio during its prime years.
Paul said: “Piccadilly Radio inspired generations of broadcasters, myself included. To be part of this exhibition and to broadcast live from such an iconic setting is a real privilege.”
Pete added: “This is a chance to celebrate one of the greatest radio stations of its time and to share those memories with both old fans and new listeners. It’s fantastic that Mix 56 can be part of it.”
The exhibition has attracted widespread interest from across the North West, showcasing archive audio, memorabilia and memories from the early days of commercial radio in Manchester.
During the live show, the Mix 56 team will feature interviews with special guests, stories from Piccadilly’s history, some on-air bloopers, and a playlist of classic hits that defined the station’s era.
Listeners can tune in to Mix 56 across Cheshire, Stockport and South Manchester on DAB digital radio, on smart speakers, or online at mix56.co.uk.