Category - Radio

Category - Radio

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  • Tyneside based Amazing Media Group are set to expand globally, announcing plans to set up radio stations in Brazil, Japan and the US as a platform to promote artists from the North East and further afield.The Company’s DAB station ‘Amazing Radio’, based in Gateshead exclusively plays music from unsigned and emerging artists, with playlists selected by listeners.
  • A new UK pop act have inverted all regular methods of promotion this week by offering to pay fans £2,700 to listen to their music.
  • 19th Jul 2010

    WE7 adds rolling news

    In what seems to be an attempt to compete with traditional radio, UK on-demand streaming service WE7 have added a news ‘track’ function to their site.
  • BBC Tees are all set to host an exciting free event for new and emerging music acts in the region at the end of this month. Taking place between 6-7pm on Friday 30 July at The Georgian Theatre in Stockton, the ‘Introducing’ event will aim to provide up and coming artists with some insight into how they can interact with the wider industry.
  • The BBC Trust have announced that alternative digital radio station 6 Music will stay on the airwaves, following an incredible public outcry from fans of the station.The extensive ‘Save 6 music’ campaign has demonstrated the displeasure of listeners at the proposal to axe the station since it was announced in March.
  • The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has expressed support for a new poster campaign orchestrated to stop the closure of 6Music and the Asian Network.
  • The protests surrounding the proposed closure of digital radio station 6Music continue to rage on this week, with some high profile names publicly speaking out against the BBC’s decision.David Bowie issued a message on his website stating: "6music keeps the spirit of broadcasters like John Peel alive and for new artists to lose this station would be a great shame."
  • The BBC confirmed the proposed closure of alternative station 6Music, alongside the Asian network this week following widespread speculation, sparking a huge public backlash from listeners across the UK.
  • North East artists The Futureheads and Frankie and the Heartstrings have been announced to play at the O2 Academy in Newcastle as part of a series of live shows put together by Radio One.The show will take place on Thursday 4th March and is the first in a live programme of ‘In New Music we trust' events within the City, promoted by Radio One. The Courteeners and Chapel Club are also on the bill.
  • Widely tipped Singer / Songwriter Ellie Goulding has triumphed in the annual BBC Sound of 2010 poll. This is perhaps an unsurprising result, given that every form of media across the industry are now tipping Goulding as the artist most likely to commercially succeed this year.
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