Latest news about Magic Radio

Nicole Appleton and Angellica Bell to host shows on Magic Radio

International pop star Nicole Appleton is joining Magic Radio to host new weekend shows.

Tom Price and Kat Shoob to take over Magic drivetime show

Schedule changes at Magic Radio will see Tom Price and Kat Shoob taking on the weekday drivetime show. The 4 till 7 Show with Tom and Kat launches on Monday 9th October, replacing Simon Phillips. Simon will continue to host his daily morning show on Magic Soul.

First acts for this year’s Magic of Christmas revealed

The first acts to appear at the Magic of Christmas which returns to The London Palladium this year on Saturday 25 November.

Bauer signs Samsung as Magic Radio breakfast show sponsor

Samsung has become the official sponsor of the Magic Radio Breakfast Show. The programme, hosted by Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott, is the first time Samsung has agreed on a year-long radio advertising deal, and runs till July 2024.

Four Bauer radio brands come together to cover the Isle of Wight Festival

Bauer stations are coming together to cover the Isle of Wight Festival this weekend. Absolute Radio, Greatest Hits Radio, Hits Radio, and Magic Radio will be on site at Seaclose Park, broadcasting live performances, exclusive content and much more from the sold-out event...

Magic Radio reveals favourite Christmas songs

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’ reigns supreme as the UK’s favourite festive song taking the title ahead of The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl’s ‘Fairytale of New York’ and Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’. The votes were cast by members of the public around the UK who visited Magic Radio’s 100% Christmas experience, which has been stopping at different regions across the country to spread...

Two Bauer stations switch to 100% Christmas music

Magic in the UK and Downtown Radio in Northern Ireland have both dropped their usual playlists and flipped to 100% Christmas music. In London, Magic breakfast presenters Ronan and Harriet kick-started the festive tunes on November 26th, whilst in Ireland, Downtown changed format on December 1st with the help of Leona Lewis...

Will Young joins Tom Price on Magic Radio to talk about his new album

Will Young joined Magic Radio presenter Tom Price on his show at the weekend to talk about his new album ‘Crying on the Bathroom Floor’ which features cover songs from only female artists. Joining Tom for his regular show feature ‘The School Disco’ the singer chatted about his new album, admitting he wasn’t sure how it would be taken by fans of the artists he covered: “I really didn’t expect it to go as well as...

More singers added to Magic of Christmas at the London Palladium

Mica Paris, Emeli Sandé, James Arthur and Jamie Cullum have been added to the line-up for Magic’s Christmas event at the London Palladium. Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott, who are presenting the event, announced the final line-up live on the Magic Breakfast Show this morning. Breakfast co-host Ronan Keating will also be performing on the night alongside the previously announced Rag’n’Bone Man and Will Young...

Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster join Magic Radio for Prince’s Trust Day

Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster joined Magic Radio for Prince’s Trust Day today (6th October), talking about Rod’s upcoming album, Penny’s work as a special constable and what embarrasses their kids at the school drop off. The station has supported The Prince’s Trust for over 12 years and this special day helps to raise awareness of the issues young people are currently facing across the UK, especially since the pandemic...