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Comedian Marcus Brigstocke to present a new comedy series on Jazz FM
Jazz FM is to broadcast its first ever comedy series, “The Cabinet of Jazz” every Sunday evening from 17 October at 9pm, for the 10 weeks leading up to Christmas. Based on the real-life run for president in 1964 by Grammy winning jazz titan Dizzy Gillespie, the series will see self-confessed jazz nerd and occasional Jazz FM host, comedian Marcus Brigstocke ask a famous jazz fan or musician to...Publication date: 11.10.2021
Europe’s Biggest Dance Show returns with BBC Radio 1
Radio 1 will be once again partnering with radio stations from across Europe for a marathon broadcast showcasing the best of each nation’s dance scene. The stations will join forces with Radio 1 for the mass simulcast on Friday 29 October. Radio 1’s Dance Party host Danny Howard will kick off the marathon show at 6.30pm with 30 minutes of the hottest dance music from the biggest UK acts before handing over to the next country...Publication date: 08.10.2021
In photos: Global’s Make Some Noise raises over £2.7 million
Global’s Make Some Noise has raised over £2.7 million for small charities that help disadvantaged people across the UK after a day of on-air activities. All of its radio brands came together – Heart, Capital, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital Dance, Capital XTRA and Gold – to raise funds and awareness for small charities in local communities across the UK, including food banks, mental health and domestic abuse helplines...Publication date: 08.10.2021
Permanent radio show for Judge Rinder at talkRADIO
Judge Rinder has signed up as the new permanent host of Drivetime every Friday on talkRADIO and talkRADIO TV. Rob had covered the show earlier the year but now commits to hosting one programme a week. He says: “After guesting in the Drivetime chair this summer, I’m absolutely delighted to be joining the brilliant talkRADIO schedule permanently...Publication date: 07.10.2021
Courtney Pine to receive The Gold Award at Jazz FM Awards
Legendary British saxophonist Courtney Pine is to receive the prestigious Gold Award at this year’s Jazz FM Awards with PPL and PRS for Music. Pine, one of the most celebrated UK jazz musicians of all time whose three-decade career has included being awarded both an OBE and CBE for services to music, will collect the award in-person at the ceremony at Under the Bridge in West London on Thursday 28 October...Publication date: 07.10.2021
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...Publication date: 06.10.2021
Nile Rodgers speaks about his career on Greatest Hits Radio
Legendary musician Nile Rodgers joins Des Paul on Greatest Hits Radio this evening (Wednesday 6 October) for Back To My Roots – a new documentary series exploring the influence of black music artists on the greatest hits of the last 50 years. Going back to the roots of black music, the series explores just how powerful it is while asking if it has changed the way we look at the world today...Publication date: 06.10.2021
Proud Scotland award given to Virgin Radio Pride UK
Virgin Radio Pride UK has been named as Brand Campaign of the Year at the Proud Scotland Awards. The awards are designed to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community by recognising the outstanding work and commitment of individuals and organisations within and supportive of the community in Scotland...Publication date: 05.10.2021
Ed Sheeran, Years and Years, Rag’n’Bone Man among line-up for Hits Live
Hits Radio will bring some of the biggest stars in UK music together for two huge events across one weekend in November. Hosted by Breakfast presenter Fleur East, and Sarah Jane Crawford, Hits Live will take place in Liverpool on 19 November with a line-up including Ed Sheeran, The Script, Years & Years and Becky Hill, followed by another event in Birmingham the following night on 20 November...Publication date: 01.10.2021
Jimmy Carr lends support to Absolute Radio’s 24 Hour Jukebox in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
Comedian Jimmy Carr joined Absolute Radio’s Bush and Richie on air to support them as they hosted the station’s first live 24-hour Jukebox, all in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Opening up to the Hometime presenters about anxiety and mental health, the award-winning comedian admitted that he once had a panic attack live on stage in front of 4,000 people – but no one noticed...Publication date: 01.10.2021
