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Wireless launches LGBTQ+ station Virgin Radio Pride UK
A new Virgin branded radio station for the LGBTQ+ community is launching on June 7th and staying on-air for four months. Virgin Radio Pride UK will see its schedule driven by LGBTQ+ presenters including Tia Kofi, Matt Cain, Emma Goswell, Debbie Ryan, Phil Clifton, Shivani Dave, Vicki Blight and Stephen Sullivan who will be joined in conversation with guest celebrity contributors. It will broadcast on DAB in London and via the usual apps online...Publication date: 03.06.2021
David James to host Football Scores at Scala Radio
David James will be hosting an extra special one-off programme on Scala Radio ‘Football Scores with David James’ from 6-8pm on Sunday 6th June. With the 16th UEFA European Championship kicking off on the 11th June, Scala Radio will be celebrating the long-standing partnership between football and classical music. As a sportsman, David earned 53 caps playing as Goalkeeper for England between 1997-2010. Whilst many people know of David’s illustrious...Publication date: 02.06.2021
Parky joins Bauer to host series on Jazz FM
Sir Michael Parkinson CBE is joining Jazz FM for a new 6-part series to share his passion for his favourite jazz songs from his favourite artists. Sir Michael – who is affectionately known to millions as “Parky” and this year celebrates 50 years since the start of his talk show – is well known for his passion of jazz where over the years has met and interviewed the greats like Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington and Frank Sinatra...Publication date: 01.06.2021
Changes planned for KISS Fresh with new presenters
Bauer is making some changes to KISS Fresh, making the station more about supporting emerging talent and its no-pop music policy. Big Zuu and Elz The Witch joining the station alongside a refresh of the rest of the schedule. Elz The Witch is one of the UK’s biggest gaming YouTubers (over 15 million views and 200k+ subscribers) where she brings her passion for music, competition and jokes to trending lists. She’s a rising presenter star, much in demand from...Publication date: 01.06.2021
Trisha Goddard to join talkRADIO for weekend show
Trisha Goddard is joining talkRADIO to host a weekend show every Saturday afternoon live from the US. The former daytime TV presenter will be talking about anything from current affairs and politics, to social issues, offering her own advice on the big moral dilemmas of our time and leaving plenty of space for listeners to have their say. talkRADIO Programme Director Dennie Morris said: “Trisha is a household name and will give our listeners and...Publication date: 01.06.2021
Burger van owner wins a million pounds on Heart
A burger van owner and mum of five has been crowned Britain’s newest millionaire live on Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden this morning. Shelley Humphries scooped the £1,000,000 prize after entering Heart’s Make Me A Millionaire competition which has seen hundreds of winners take home prizes ranging from £1,000 to £20,000 over the past 13 weeks. Shelley originally turning down £10,000 for the chance to be in the draw...Publication date: 28.05.2021
Cross Question with Iain Dale extends on LBC
LBC’s Wednesday night political debate programme, Cross Question with Iain Dale, has been extended to three nights a week, Monday to Wednesday, 8pm to 9pm. Broadcast live during Iain Dale’s evening show (7pm-10pm) from LBC’s Westminster studios, Cross Question puts listeners centre stage, as they question a panel of politicians and commentators on the big issues of the week. Launched in 2018, guests lined up for...Publication date: 27.05.2021
All the Audio & Radio Industry Awards 2021 winners
All the winners have been announced for the 2021 ARIAS at an intimate event at the Mayfair Hotel in London. The evening, which was streamed live to Radio Academy members, was hosted by KISS Breakfast presenters Jordan & Perri. Guests in the audience included management and staff from some of the companies that entered, along with presenters Scott Mills, Chris Stark, Fleur East, Vanessa Feltz, Lauren Laverne, George the Poet, Melvin Doom, Rickie Haywood Williams and Snoochie Shy...Publication date: 26.05.2021
Ken Bruce repeats All Day PopMaster radio challenge
Ken Bruce will be hosting another All Day PopMaster on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds this May Bank Holiday Monday (Monday 31st May). He’ll be pitting celebrity quiz brains against listeners with everyone vying to be crowned only the second-ever All Day PopMaster Champion. Among the well-known quizzers taking part across the day are Jeremy Vine, The Dark Destroyer (aka Shaun Wallace of ITV’s The Chase), Zoe Lyons (BBC Two’s Lightning), Richard Osman...Publication date: 24.05.2021
New bands and locations revealed for Radio 1’s Big Weekend
Coldplay and Jorja Smith have been announced for Radio 1’s Big Weekend of Live Music 2021, joining Ed Sheeran, AJ Tracey, Anne-Marie, Celeste, Royal Blood and more on the bill. The event has over 120 live performances and will take place across four days for the first time in the event’s 18-year history. Around 50 of the performances will be brand new live sets recorded exclusively for Big Weekend 2021, with five filmed on location around the UK and...Publication date: 24.05.2021