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Jesy Nelson joins the line-up at Hits Radio Live
Hits Radio has revealed that Jesy Nelson will join the line-up of the second night of Hits Live, taking place at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on Saturday 20 November. The ‘Boyz’ singer will make her first concert performance as a solo artist, performing to 15,000 music fans at the much-anticipated event. She’ll join previously announced artists Rag’n’Bone Man, Anne Marie, James Arthur, Mabel, Tom Grennan, KSI, Becky Hill and Dermot Kennedy...Publication date: 29.10.2021
Tony Bennett and Courtney Pine among stars honoured at Jazz FM Awards 2021
The Jazz FM Awards with PPL and PRS for Music took place at Under the Bridge in London last night with a star-studded ceremony that honoured some of the biggest artists from across the jazz, soul and blues spectrum. Amongst the evening’s highlights were Tony Bennett performing a specially-recorded version of The Way You Look Tonight from his home in New York...Publication date: 29.10.2021
Mornings on BBC Radio 5 Live are about to change
From Monday 8 November, Rick Edwards will start as 5 Live Breakfast host alongside current presenter Rachel Burden. The new show, on-air weekdays 6-9am, will also include additional changes with its new presenter. Every day, Rachel and Rick will take a big question and attempt to break it down...Publication date: 28.10.2021
Brothers Osborne series planned for Absolute Radio Country
American country stars Brothers Osborne will be joining Absolute Radio Country to host a special four-part Sunday night series. The duo’s first show will be on Sunday 7th November from 7pm, where they will be playing all their favourite classic country tracks whilst also introducing listeners to some of their new favourite artists...Publication date: 28.10.2021
BBC Asian Network celebrates Diwali 2021 on the radio
To celebrate the festival of light, BBC Asian Network has planned the ultimate week of festivities, including a live art show from Birmingham New Street Station and a 24-hour non-stop Diwali mix across the airwaves. Beginning on Friday 29 October, artist Milan Arvindkumar will create a live art piece on the concourse of Birmingham New Street Station...Publication date: 28.10.2021
Latest listening figures show Chris Moyles ahead of Chris Evans
The latest radio audience figures show a change in listening habits including some stations recording lower numbers at breakfast. This is partly caused by more people working from home due to the pandemic and because the industry body, RAJAR has changed its methodology in measuring audiences. Despite RAJAR urging caution when making comparisons, Zoe Ball, Greg James, Roman Kemp, Chris Evans and the...Publication date: 28.10.2021
Eight finalists announced for Hits Radio Pride Future Star
Hits Radio Pride is currently looking for the next voice in radio and has announced eight finalists in the competition. The Hits Radio Pride Future Star, in partnership with BT, will give a budding presenter the chance to present their own show on the Bauer Media LGBTQ+ dedicated station. The panel of Hits Radio Pride and independent judges have whittled it down to a final eight, now to be voted by the public...Publication date: 26.10.2021
Radio presenter talent search returns to BBC Asian Network
Undiscovered presenters are being invited to apply to have a show on BBC Asian Network with the latest station talent search. For the second year in a row, the initiative is looking for twelve brand new voices who live and breathe British Asian culture, music and entertainment and have the confidence to draw in new and existing listeners across the airwaves...Publication date: 26.10.2021
talkRADIO interview with Mike Graham makes its own headlines
A minute-long video with radio presenter Mike Graham is attracting attention on the socials and newspapers. During the clip, Mike Graham is interviewing Insulate Britain spokesperson Cameron Ford. It started off on the wrong foot when Mike asked Cameron what he was glued to, to which the reply was unfortunately glued to his screen talking to Mike...Publication date: 26.10.2021
Elton John special to air on Greatest Hits Radio and Hits Radio simultaneously
Greatest Hits Radio and Hits Radio will unite to collaborate on a special one-off Elton John programme that will be broadcast simultaneously across the stations this week. Coinciding with the release of his much-anticipated new album ‘The Lockdown Sessions’, fans will be able to hear Elton John in conversation with Fleur East this Wednesday 27 October at 7pm...Publication date: 25.10.2021
