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Rick Edwards joins Rachel Burden for BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast
BBC Radio 5 Live has hired Rick Edwards to host its new breakfast show alongside Rachel Burden. The new-look 5 Live Breakfast will launch in November following Nicky Campbell’s move to a later slot. Rick, who currently guest-presents several shows on the station, said: “When it comes to 5 Live, I’m a long-time listener, first-time breakfast-show-presenter...Publication date: 01.09.2021
JACK fm introduces its first ever Drivetime radio show
Oxfordshire’s 106 JACK fm is to air its first regular Drivetime show since the station launched in 2007. Adam English, who currently hosts Drive on Union JACK, will have his show extended to Union JACK Dance, Union JACK Rock and JACK fm plus JACK2 Hits and JACK3 Chill. It means the show will be broadcast on six stations, all with their own playlists, matching the breakfast show...Publication date: 01.09.2021
Magic at the Musicals returns to London’s Royal Albert Hall
The Magic at the Musicals event is back at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall on 17th October 2021. Hosted on the night by Magic Radio’s Ruthie Henshall and comedian and West End performer Jason Manford, the evening will showcase feature performances from some of the West End’s leading stage stars as they come together for one night only...Publication date: 26.08.2021
Stephanie Hirst signs up for weekly show on Hits Radio
Former Capital Yorkshire and BBC Radio Leeds presenter Stephanie Hirst has signed up for a weekly show on Hits Radio. Stephanie Hirst’s Belters will be broadcast across the network every Saturday from 10pm. Hits Radio tweeted the update on Thursday afternoon saying the new show kicks off this weekend...Publication date: 26.08.2021
KISS announces big bank holiday weekend radio party
KISS is holding a long weekend party this upcoming Bank Holiday with the KISS Does Summer Weekend. Across KISS, KISS Fresh, and the KISS Kube app – listeners can hear non-stop party songs direct from summer festivals, house party anthems, and the Carnival celebration. Resident KISS DJ Majestic kicks things off on Friday at 7pm with exclusive festival sets from himself, Mark Knight and Hannah Wants from 51st State, and Gorgon City alongside Sonny Fodera..Publication date: 24.08.2021
Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month is returning for September
Lil Nas X, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes and Bring Me The Horizon are among those set to perform in BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge when it returns next month. Live Lounge Month kicks off on Monday 6 September as Radio 1’s new schedule comes into effect, with Rickie, Melvin and Charlie taking on the Live Lounge (Monday-Thursdays, 10.30am-1pm)...Publication date: 24.08.2021
Schedule shakeup at talkSPORT as Andy Goldstein joins Drive
Andy Goldstein is taking over as the lead presenter of talkSPORT Drive joining Darren Gough and Darren Bent. Meanwhile Adrian Durham takes over as talkSPORT’s main live football presenter across both Premier League and EFL coverage, as the station extends its coverage of all English clubs. In other changes, Darren Gough will join Thursday Breakfast alongside Alan Brazil and Ally McCoist. He will also...Publication date: 23.08.2021
Shaun Keaveny to narrate comedy series on Absolute Radio
Broadcaster Shaun Keaveny is joining Absolute Radio to narrate the station’s first ever scripted comedy series – Rockanory. Shaun, who has been with BBC 6 Music for the last 14 years, announced back in June that he was leaving the station in September. Each story in Rockanory is based on an apocryphal Rock n’ Roll legend and will be split across the week into 5-minute episodes...Publication date: 23.08.2021
Singer Calum Scott to co-host on Viking FM Breakfast
Calum Scott is co-hosting Viking FM breakfast with Alex Duffy as he covers Ellie Brennan next week. The Hull-born singer says he’s very excited by the opportunity as he grew up listening to Viking FM and that Alex & Ellie are his favourite presenters. Calum found fame on Britain’s Got Talent in 2015 where he placed sixth. His single, a cover of ‘Dancing on My Own’ became Britain’s best-selling single of summer 2016...Publication date: 20.08.2021
Cool Workout spin-off radio station launched by Cool FM
Cool FM is launching an online radio service for anyone taking part in this year’s Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon. “Cool Workout” will be running in conjunction with the event and is the first spinoff station to be launched by Cool FM in its 30-year history. David Tighe, Managing Director of Bauer Media/Cool FM said: “Our pop-up station brings a new dimension to our partnership with...Publication date: 19.08.2021