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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
Classic FM’s Alexander Armstrong completes his 24-hour music marathon
Classic FM presenter Alexander Armstrong has completed an incredible 24 concerts in 24 hours to raise money for disadvantaged people across the UK. The classical singer, whose challenge started at midday on Thursday (30 September), performed 24 concerts in and around London in front of thousands of people for Global’s Make Some Noise, which supports small and local charities across the UK...Publication date: 01.10.2021
BBC Philharmonic helps celebrate BBC Radio Manchester’s 50th
A special virtual concert produced by BBC Radio Manchester and the BBC Philharmonic is to be broadcast to mark the 50th year of the station. The Sound of Manchester will be hosted by BBC Radio Manchester presenters David Scott and Karen Gabay and will air on Saturday 2nd October 6.00 – 8.00pm...Publication date: 30.09.2021
Reggae, poetry and a female playlist for BBC Radio 2
Reggae, poetry and an all-female playlist will feature on BBC Radio 2 this autumn. The special features in October come as BBC Radio 2 marks Black History Month with a celebration of reggae which features a brand new series – Shaggy’s Reggae Hotshots. On Thursday 7 October, National Poetry Day will feature specially commissioned poems being read out all day from Vanessa Feltz through to Sara Cox, and...Publication date: 30.09.2021
XS Manchester to air new current affairs radio programme
Michelle Ackerley is joining XS Manchester to host a brand-new current affairs programme on Sundays at 7pm. The Manchester journalist will present the weekly show starting on Sunday 3rd October. XS Manchester’s Voice is funded by the Audio Content Fund and will be produced by MediaCityUK-based Audio Always...Publication date: 30.09.2021
talkSPORT to cover Chris Eubank Jr v Anatoli Muratov through new deal with Boxxer
talkSPORT will be exclusively broadcasting commentary of Chris Eubank Jr continuing his road to major World title contention against Anatoli Muratov from The SSE Arena, Wembley on Saturday, after reaching a deal with Boxxer. As part of the three-fight deal, the network also has exclusive rights to broadcast one-time British champion Lewis Ritson’s homecoming from the Utilita Arena Newcastle on Saturday 16 October...Publication date: 29.09.2021
