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October 12 — Capital TV Is Here! Introducing The Non-Stop Music Video Channel
Check out all the latest hit music videos from your favourite stars on your TV, online and on the brand new Capital FM app for iPhone and iPad. Capital TV has official launched, bringing you the very best hit music videos to your television.As the UK’s No.1 Hit Music Station, Capital has always brought you the biggest hits on your radio, first.
And from today (12th October), you can see all the hit music videos from the world’s biggest hit music artists on your TV and online – it’s like they’ve moved in!
Capital TV is available on Sky channel 388, FreeSat channel 517, plus you watch it right here on Capitalfm.com.
You can also see all the hit music videos from the likes of Rihanna, Jessie J and The Wanted on your iPad and iPhone via the brand new Capital App, which is available to download now.
Keep it Capital TV 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the very best hit music videos from the biggest artists in the world.
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December 10 — Jingle Bell Ball 2012: Review Of The Ball
Some of the biggest artists in hit music played Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball in London over the weekend.
Thirty thousand people flocked to the O2 Arena over the course of Saturday and Sunday (8th and 9th December) to watch the likes of Pink, Bruno Mars, One Direction, Girls Aloud and The Wanted.
Capital brought you all the action as it unfolded at the Ball – and you can relive it all on Capitalfm.com now.
Check out our Saturday blog and Sunday blog to see how what happened at the Jingle Bell Ball in real time.
You can also watch the performances from some of your favourite artists, including Bruno, Girls Aloud, Cheryl Cole, One Direction, Rita Ora, Calvin Harris and Example.
This year’s Jingle Bell Ball featured two surprise appearances – on day one from Will.i.am and Tinie Tempah on day two.
As well as watch the Jingle Bell Ball performances, you can also see all the picture highlights from the O2 Arena, including two high definition galleries from both days of the Ball and our round-up of the best dressed artists.
Capital also had a backstage filming area at the Ball, where some of the biggest music stars were wowed by our resident magicians over the course of the two-day event.
Keep your eyes and ears on the ball by visiting our special Jingle Bell Ball area to relive all the best bits from this year’s event.
Published on: 10th December 2013
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December 11 — Emma Bunton spices up London’s Heart Breakfast
Spice Girl Emma Bunton is the new co-host of London’s Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston.
Jamie & Emma wake up London every weekday morning from 6am with the best variety of music, mixed together with the biggest showbiz guests and fantastic giveaways.
Emma originally joined Heart in June 2009 to host The Saturday Show and has been a massive hit on the station ever since.
She is best known for being a member of the biggest-selling girl group of all time. The Spice Girls have sold in excess of 80 million records, toured the globe and most recently have worked together on the brand new musical Viva Forever!, based on their songs.
Emma Bunton said: “I am so excited to be joining Heart Breakfast! Jamie and I have known each other for years so it’ll be great spending each morning with him chatting, laughing and playing great music. We are looking forward to sharing the fun with everyone!”
Tune in to Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston & Emma Bunton every weekday from 6am on London’s Heart.
Published on: 11th December 2013
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February 2 — Russell Brand and Noel Gallagher Reunite For Xfm Shows
Russell Brand is to return to Xfm next month… and he’s reuniting with his old friend Noel Gallagher for a special series of shows to mark this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust gigs.
The pair are to helm a new programme in the lead up to the week-long set of dates for the charity – the first time in seven years that they’ve worked with producer Matt Morgan and poet Mr Gee.
Noel told Xfm presenter and Sun columnist Gordon Smart: “Xfm asked me if I wanted to do my own radio show leading up to this year’s TCT concerts. I said, I have a better idea. Why don’t we resurrect whats-his-name’s career? That hairy skinny-legged yogameister, Rustle Brand? Last seen shaming the nation at them Olympics…
“It’ll be great to remind people how colossal me, Matt Morgan and Mr Gee were on that bloody show before ‘Arthur’ got us all the sack. Tune in and see if I’m wrong.”
Russell told Gordon: “I miss radio. It was lovely when we did the show. It’ll be great to get the old team back together.”
This was the show that landed Jonathan Ross and Brand in trouble over the whole Andrew Sachs ”Sachsgate” affair. Xfm is excited, ecstatic, pleased – and ever so slightly nervous – at welcoming the Brand/Gallagher team back into our studios.
Published on: 2nd February 2013
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February 7 — The Wanted Announce New TV Show
The Wanted have announced that they will be starring in a new reality TV series with the E! network called The Wanted Life.
The ‘Gold Forever’ singers had been teasing a big announcement for the past few days and confirmed the news during a chat with Ryan Seacrest today (6th February).
Manager Scooter Braun also made the announcement public on Twitter: “there it is! @TheWanted are doing a TV show with E! worldwide showing the craziness and the making of the new album. From LA to the UK.”
The man behind Justin Bieber also told fans to expect something hilarious after teasing the pilot episode.
He wrote: “i have seen the pilot episode… trust me…get ready to love these guys and die laughing. @TheWanted on E! coming VERY SOON!”
The group follow in the footsteps of fellow UK stars The Saturdays who recently hit the screens with their own reality series on the channel.
Published on: 7th February 2013
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February 28 — Nick Clegg Scoop on Global’s LBC
Nick Clegg has exclusively admitted live on Global’s LBC that the accusations WERE part of the reason for Lord Rennard’s resignation as they were ‘in the background’.
Speaking during his weekly LBC radio show Call Clegg the Deputy Prime Minister said that there were “some very serious mistakes” and the women who made the allegations “were not listened to and were let down.”
“I so much believe that it is crucial that you treat people with respect and dignity in everything you do – and that is what I expect of people in the organisation I lead,” he continued.
“That, clearly, did not happen here, to put it mildly.”
See the full clip on the LBC website.
Published on: 28th February 2013
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March 5 — LBC 97.3 to refresh weekday evening schedule
We are pleased to announce a new look to LBC 97.3 and its weekday evening schedule.
From Monday 11th March, political heavyweight Iain Dale moves from the evening show to host the coveted weekday Drivetime programme (Monday to Friday, 4pm to 8pm), while Clive Bull, one of LBC 97.3’s longest-serving presenters, returns to weekday evenings on the station (Monday to Thursday, 8pm to 10pm).
The announcement comes as the station enjoys its highest ever audience figures, with 1.3 million people* now tuning in across the UK every week.
Iain Dale has replaced James Whale who has left the station.
Iain Dale said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to have been asked to present LBC 97.3’s Drivetime show, after two and a half years with the station. These are big shoes to fill. The new show is going to be a real mix of the big stories and interviews, but the constant thread throughout will be our callers. They’re the ones with the stories, as I know from my evening show. I want the Drivetime show to both lead and reflect London’s agenda and the priorities of Londoners. I can’t wait to get started.”
James Rea, LBC 97.3’s Managing Editor said: “LBC 97.3 has always been home to some of the country’s best broadcasters and I know that Iain and Clive will help drive the station forward in this, our 40th birthday year.”
Published on: 5th March 2013
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March 6 — Have a Heart Appeal raises £202,967 to help seriously ill children
Have a Heart, the dedicated charity of the UK’s favourite commercial radio network Heart, has raised £202,967 during its Appeal to make seriously ill children’s wishes come true.
This means that during the last year, listeners have donated more than £500,000 to help disadvantaged children in the communities to which Heart broadcasts.
The Have a Heart Appeal, which has involved every local Heart region in the network, culminated in a fundraising extravaganza today with a host of celebrities lending their support. Jude Law, Nicole Scherzinger, The Wanted, Lawson, The Saturdays, Alan Carr, Geri Halliwell, Louis Smith, Amelia Lily, Warwick Davis, Beth Tweddle, Rylan Clark and Jon Culshaw all got involved, alongside Heart presenters such as Stephen Mulhern, Mark Wright, Toby Anstis, Margherita Taylor and Emma Bunton.
Some of the money has been raised through exclusive auction lots, such as £15,000 for a F1 VIP trip-of-a-lifetime to the Monaco Grand Prix, £10,050 for the Ultimate Heart Prize to meet the Heart presenters and £9,700 for a tour of the Twentieth Century Fox Studios in LA, plus tickets to a premiere in London.
The money from the Have a Heart Appeal will be given to three charities: Starlight Children’s Foundation, Make-a-Wish Foundation ® UK and Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity.
Heart presenter Stephen Mulhern said: “The £202,967 will enable Have a Heart to grant hundreds of wishes to seriously ill children across the UK – it will make a real difference to their lives. We’d like to say a massive thank you to all our listeners and guests for being so generous and making the Have a Heart Appeal such a success.”
Donations can still be made to the Have a Heart Appeal by visiting heart.co.uk
Published on: 6th March 2013
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March 7 — Russell Brand and Noel Gallagher return to radio for special show on XFM
Global Radio’s Xfm is delighted to announce that comedian and Hollywood actor Russell Brand will make a return to radio after a two-year hiatus to host a show that will see him reunited with Noel Gallagher – and, from the original Russell Brand Show, former co-host Matt Morgan and poet Mr Gee.
Back together in a studio for the first time in seven years, the broadcasting dream-team will take to the airwaves on Monday 18th March from 9pm-12am for a special show to promote a week of Teenager Cancer Trust gigs – curated by Noel Gallagher – which take place from Tuesday 19th March at the Royal Albert Hall.
Listeners across the UK can expect to hear some of Russell’s trademark features, delivered in the truly off-kilter and captivating style that have garnered him numerous awards including three British Comedy Awards and a Sony Radio Award for the Russell Brand Show, and some of the biggest and best music from Xfm’s playlist. The must-listen show will also feature some special surprises and guests along the way.
Xfm Managing Editor, Chris Baughen commented: “Russell is one of the worlds most unique talents and it’s a travesty he’s been off the radio for so long. Xfm is the perfect home for this show and we’ll be welcoming him back to where he started his radio career with open arms.”
Tune in to the Russell Brand Show on Xfm on Monday 18th March from 9pm-12am on 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 in Manchester and across the UK on digital and online at xfm.co.uk.
Published on: 7th March 2013
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March 8 — Competition Commission release Global Radio’s response to Provisional Findings
Competition Commission release Global Radio’s response to Provisional Findings into the acquisition of Real & Smooth Limited (formerly GMG Radio).
Global Radio & Real & Smooth Ltd (RSL) note that the Competition Commission (CC) will soon publish Global Radio’s response to the CC’s provisional findings into this transaction (as per the CC’s standard processes).
As per the detail contained within the response, Global Radio believes that there is irrefutable evidence that this acquisition will not lead to a Substantial Lessening of Competition (SLC) in any of the regions identified by the CC, and moreover that there are significant benefits to advertisers and listeners which will result from the acquisition.
- Global Radio has made a significant commitment to providing listeners in Scotland and Wales with brand new additional news programming in Scotland and Wales, the like of which is unique within commercial radio.
- Advertisers will benefit from the acquisition through the ease of trading and accompanying pricing achievable through trading with an enlarged Global Radio.
- Global has engaged leading third party economists to conduct a detailed assessment of each of the seven regions identified by the CC where there is a perceived risk of a SLC.
Whilst not accepting that an SLC actually exists, Global has engaged with the CC’s standard process which requires provisional remedies to be proposed at this time, should they be required at the conclusion of the process. On this basis Global has proposed the divestment of three radio stations, RSL’s Real XS in Manchester & Scotland & Global Radio’s Gold East Midlands.
It is important to note that Global Radio’s response published today is not a response to the CC’s final report, but is a response only to the CC’s provisional findings. (The CC’s final report is due on or by 22nd May 2013.)
Global Radio look forward to further dialogue with the CC in order to demonstrate the strength of these arguments and working to achieve the appropriate outcome.
For information: Brian MacLaurin MacLaurin Media 020 8237 4600 07872 603060 brian.maclaurin@maclaurinmedia.com Published on: 8th March 2013 -
March 14 — Jenni Falconer joins Heart
Jenni Falconer is joining Heart to present a brand new Early Sunday Breakfast show, starting on Sunday 17th March at 6am.
From 6am to 8am, Jenni will provide the best Sunday morning wake-up call for Heart’s 7.4 million listeners*, by playing the best variety of music and chatting about the week’s biggest showbiz stories.
As part of the new look Sunday morning line-up on Heart, Stephen Mulhern & Emma Willis’ popular show moves to a new time-slot of 8am to 12pm.
Jenni is one of the UK’s best-loved television presenters and has hosted numerous programmes during her career, including The National Lottery and GMTV. Among her current projects, Jenni has designed her own fitness range and is a regular presenter on ITV1’s This Morning.
Jenni said: “Joining the Heart family is incredibly exciting and to be given my own show is an honour. I can’t wait to share my Sunday mornings, chatting about the week’s hot topics, all whilst playing great music.”
Global Radio’s Director of Broadcasting Richard Park said: “Jenni reflects what Heart is all about – she’s popular, great fun and she’s a hard-working mum who lives life to the full. We are thrilled to welcome her Heart.”
Tune into Jenni Falconer every Sunday from 6am on Heart, available across the UK on 96-107 FM, digital and online at heart.co.uk
Published on: 14th March 2013
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March 14 — Archbishop of Canterbury on Classic FM
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will make his radio presenting debut on 31st March, when he hosts the Easter Sunday breakfast programme on Classic FM.
Broadcasting to Classic FM’s 5.4 million listeners*, the Archbishop will present a selection of classical favourites and music inspired by the Easter story in a two-hour special from 7am. Highlights will include the Easter Hymn from Mascagni’s opera Cavalleria Rusticana, music by the contemporary composer Patrick Hawes and selections from Handel’s oratorio Messiah.
The Archbishop of Canterbury said: “It is a delight to be able to present Classic FM’s breakfast show on the most important day of the Christian year and I hope listeners will share with me in the joy of this day of resurrection as they listen to the wonderful mix of music”.
Classic FM’s Managing Editor Sam Jackson said: “We’re thrilled that the Archbishop of Canterbury has chosen to make his radio presenting debut on Classic FM on Easter Sunday. The combination of seasonal music and personal reflections from the Archbishop will make this a very special and unique breakfast programme.”
Tune into the Archbishop of Canterbury on Sunday 31st March from 7am on Classic FM, available across the UK on 100-102 FM, digital and online at classicfm.com
Published on: 14th March 2013
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March 15 — Charlotte Green to present new Classic FM series
Global Radio is delighted to announce that the broadcaster Charlotte Green will be joining Classic FM to host a brand new series, starting on Sunday 7th April.
Charlotte Green’s Great Composers will see the much-loved presenter profile the world’s most famous composers, from Mozart and Beethoven through to Tchaikovsky and Elgar.
Beginning with Johann Sebastian Bach – a man known as the ‘Father’ of classical music – Charlotte will explore the lives, the loves and, most importantly, the music of our most celebrated composers, as she plays a selection of rarely–heard works alongside iconic pieces of music. The two-hour programmes will be broadcast to Classic FM’s 5.4 million listeners* every Sunday from 3pm.
Charlotte is one of the most well-known and popular female voices on UK radio. Last week, her success was recognised when she won the Broadcasting Press Guild’s coveted Radio Broadcaster of the Year Award, beating fellow presenters Martha Kearney and Jarvis Cocker.
Charlotte Green said: “I’m delighted to have this opportunity to work for Classic FM. I’ve always enjoyed listening to a range of classical music and am very excited about this new venture.”
Classic FM’s Managing Editor Sam Jackson said: “As one of this country’s best-loved broadcasters, Charlotte Green is a true national treasure. After spending many years sharing the latest news with millions of listeners, we’re thrilled that she’ll now be sharing her love of classical music with our listeners on Classic FM.”
Published on: 15th March 2013
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March 19 — Global Radio Launches New Apps For Android
Following the successful launch of Global Radio’s enhanced mobile apps for iOS last year, the owner of Capital FM, Heart FM, and Classic FM, has launched a new generation of mobile apps across its entire portfolio, for Android users.
Designed and engineered in house at Global, these new apps are available on two different interfaces – one for tablets such as the Google Nexus 7 or Samsung Galaxy Note, and the other for handheld devices such as the Galaxy S3 or HTC One. Both have been carefully engineered to play to the strengths of the device type they are being used on.
The apps feature a host of all new features, including:
- On air screen featuring artist photography and track info.
- 7 day schedule.
- Full list of music news with links to articles.
- Ability to listen to any station in the Global Radio portfolio.
- Rich visuals and the latest relevant content, linking directly to what’s playing on air
- Enhanced streaming technology for robust, long lasting radio listening streaming
- Social media integration
Furthermore users of the new Capital and Heart apps will soon be able to access the Capital and Heart TV channels, which both play non-stop music videos 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Since the launch of the new iOS apps last year, Global has seen significant growth in the use of its apps, and today’s launch signifies the next step in Global’s app development for its Android Users. Since being the first to enter the radio app market in 2008, Global has seen close to 10 million downloads across all of its brands.
Global’s Founder & Executive President Ashley Tabor said: “Following the huge success of our new generation of iOS apps, we are delighted to be able to deliver an exciting new experience for our Android users. We’re hoping the enhanced apps will create a richer user experience, allowing users to engage with our brands even better than ever before!”
Published on: 19th March 2013
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March 28 — Capital FM Signs JLS’ Marvin Humes To Host Weekly Friday Night Show
95-106 Capital FM, the UK’s number one hit music station, has landed one of the biggest names in pop, JLS’ Marvin Humes, to present his own weekly mix show to be broadcast LIVE across the UK. Secretly in training for the last two months, Marvin will be playing the biggest and best hit-music and club tracks every Friday night from 7-10pm.
To launch the bank holiday weekend, the singer and club DJ kicks off with two special Easter shows on Thursday 28th (8pm-12am) and Friday 29th March (7-10pm).
Double-Brit Award and five-time MOBO Award winning JLS are one the UK’s most successful groups, who since reaching the finals on The X Factor in 2008 have gone on to sell over six million albums and clock-up five number one singles. They are due to embark on a UK arena tour this December. As a part of JLS, Marvin has collaborated with some of the most respected international super-producers such as Rodney Jerkins and Bangladesh. In addition to DJing at some of the biggest clubs in the UK, he recently took to the decks at New York Fashion Week and is due to play a series of exclusive sets in Ibiza this summer. Marvin recently married Rochelle Humes from The Saturdays, who are currently numberone in this week’s chart with their single ‘What About Us’.
Marvin Humes said: “‘It’s an absolute honour to become part of the Capital family, the JLS boys and I have always had a close relationship with the team and it only felt right to grab this opportunity with both hands. My DJ-ing is going incredibly well and having my own Friday night show on the UK’s number one hit music station is the icing on the cake!”
Global Radio Group Executive Director & Director of Broadcasting Richard Park said: “We recognised Marvin’s talents as a DJ, and approached him some months ago. JLS are one of the UK’s biggest groups so it’s a great fit for Capital. Each week he’ll be playing the hottest hit-music, remixes and latest upfront club songs to provide the most pumping start to the weekends.”
Tune in to Marvin Humes on Capital FM on Thursday 28th (8pm-12am) and Friday 29th March (7-10pm) and then every Friday night from 7-10pm across the UK on 95-106 Capital FM, digital, mobile and online at capitalfm.com
Published on: 28th March 2013
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April 4 — Katherine Jenkins to host new Sunday evening series on Classic FM
We’re is delighted to announce that the worldwide superstar Katherine Jenkins will be joining Classic FM to present her own 12-part Sunday evening series this summer.
Starting on Sunday 9th June, The Katherine Jenkins Collection will be an exploration of the music Katherine believes is the perfect introduction to the classical genre. A former student of the Royal Academy of Music and multi-Classic BRIT Award winner, Katherine will offer her personal selection of the repertoire that is an essential listen for any newcomer to classical music.
Katherine Jenkins is one of the world’s best-loved mezzo-sopranos, having sold millions of albums across the globe in a truly phenomenal career. She is currently on a 22-date UK and European tour with Il Divo. On Classic FM, Katherine will be joining a host of other renowned broadcasters and musicians including John Suchet, Alan Titchmarsh, Aled Jones, Myleene Klass, Alex James and Charlotte Green.
Katherine Jenkins said: “I’ve listened to Classic FM for years, and the station has been a great friend to me throughout my career – so I’m delighted to now be joining the team as a presenter. This new series will hopefully do what Classic FM does best: introduce many people to classical music for the very first time, whilst also offering something special for those who are already familiar with this wonderful music. I can’t wait to get started!”
Classic FM’s Managing Editor Sam Jackson said: “Over the last decade, Katherine Jenkins has performed classical music to millions across the globe. Like Katherine, we believe in sharing this music with as wide an audience as possible, and we’re delighted she’s joining us to present this new series.”
Tune into The Katherine Jenkins Collection every Sunday evening from 9pm (starting on Sunday 9th June) on Classic FM, available across the UK on 100-102 FM, digital and online at classicfm.com.
Published on: 4th April 2013
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April 8 — Mark Wright signs up to Club Classics on Heart into 2014
We are delighted to announce that we’ve extended our contract with presenter Mark Wright, which will see everyone’s favourite Essex boy host Club Classics on Heart into 2014.
Mark joined Heart last December and now presents two hours of Club Classics every Friday and Saturday night from 7pm, as he kick-starts the weekend with the best and biggest dance fillers of all time. He has proved to be a massive hit with Heart’s 7.4 million listeners*, receiving thousands of texts, tweets and emails when he’s on air and even helping to arrange a marriage proposal for one listener!
Mark is part of a first-class weekend line-up on Heart, which includes The Saturday Show with Emma Bunton (5pm to 7pm), the brand new Sunday Breakfast with Jenni Falconer(6am to 8am) and Sunday Morning with Stephen Mulhern & Emma Willis (8am to 12pm).
Mark Wright said: “I’m delighted my contract has been extended. I love doing radio and Heart is a station I used to listen to as a child on the way to school with my mum and with the boys when I got older, listening to Club Classics. To be presenting my favourite show on my favourite station is over-whelming! I am loving every minute of it!”
Director of Broadcasting Richard Park said: “Mark has established himself as the perfect host of Club Classics and a must-listen on Friday and Saturdays nights. We’re thrilled that he’ll be presenting the show on Heart into next year.”
Tune into Club Classics with Mark Wright every Friday and Saturday night from 7pm to 9pm on Heart, available across the UK on 96-107 FM, digital and online at heart.co.uk.
Published on: 8th April 2013
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May 3 — Capital FM Summertime Ball 2013 Sold Out In Record Time
Tickets for this year’s event were quickly snapped up just over an hour after going on sale this morning.
Tickets to the Capital FM Summertime Ball with Vodafone have sold out.
The remaining acts taking to the stage at Wembley Stadium on 9th June were announced on 26th April with fans able to get their hands on tickets from 8am.
Just over an hour after going on sale, the event was sold out with Robbie Williams,Taylor Swift, Union J and PSY all set to take to the stage.
This year’s event is the biggest Ball ever with the most amount of acts appearing at Wembley and now the fastest selling of all time.
This year will also see the show hosted by a special guest for the first time, with Justin Timberlake taking up the hosting duties.
Other acts appearing at the event include The Wanted, Jessie J, Will.i.am, Lawson and Wiley.
AlunaGeorge, Disclosure and The Saturdays are also confirmed for the line-up.
Published on: 3rd May 2013
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May 8 — The Wanted announce their first single of 2013
One of the biggest pop acts in the world, The Wanted, have announced details of their first single of 2013. ‘Walks Like Rihanna’ is to be released in the UK on June 23rd. The new track was co-written and produced by the legendary Dr Luke who has previously worked with the likes of Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Pink and Britney Spears.
‘Walks Like Rihanna’ is a pure pop summer anthem, on the song Tom Parker said,
“We are really excited about this single. We feel it’s a little different from the usual Wanted sound, we’ve stripped it back to pure pop, it’s just a feel good, fun track. Fun is a good word to describe the video too. Let’s just say it’s got a lot of character.”
The video for ‘Walks Like Rihanna’ takes a tongue in cheek look at what being in a boy band is all about, in the undeniable style of The Wanted. It was shot in LA and will be released on Tuesday 7th May.
Subscribers to The Wanted Wanted World, the Wanted online fan club, will be able to access an exclusive first listen to a section of the new track from 10am on Friday 26th April.
The single includes vocals from Nathan Sykes who under went specialist surgery to correct a hemorrhaging vocal cord in Los Angeles in mid April. The surgery went as planned however it is still uncertain when Nathan will be re-joining the band.
2013 has been an exceptionally busy year already for The Wanted. It began with them scooping The People’s Choice Award for Favorite Breakout Artist, beating off competition from Fun, Gotye, Carly Rae Jepson and One Direction.
The band have been filming a TV show in the US for E! titled, ‘The Wanted Life’, the show will air in the US on June 2nd with UK and international transmission dates to be confirmed shortly. They have also been in the studio working on their forthcoming album which will be released globally later this year.
The Wanted will be performing shows and completing major promotion across the globe this year from Australia, Japan and Europe. UK dates include The Capital FM Summertime Ball on June 9th, Chester Rocks and North East Live. A full list of tour dates can be found here.
Fans will be able to pre-order ‘Walks Like Rihanna’ from iTunes by clicking here. The first play of the single will be on Monday 29th April across UK radio.
The Wanted’s new album is set for release in September 2013.
Published on: 8th May 2013
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May 10 — LBC 97.3 signs up Larry Lamb to host new Sunday morning show
Global Radio is announcing today that the acclaimed actor and presenter Larry Lamb is joining LBC 97.3 to host his own three-hour Sunday morning programme, starting this weekend.
Every Sunday from 10am to 1pm, as part of LBC 97.3’s spring/summer schedule, Larry will be talking to the station’s 1.3 million listeners* about the big, real-life issues of the day. He is joining ‘London’s Biggest Conversation’, which hosts the weekly Call Clegg phone-in with the Deputy Prime Minister, at a time when LBC 97.3 is enjoying its highest ever audience figures.
Larry is one of Britain’s most popular and accomplished stage and screen actors. He has starred in numerous TV series including Gavin & Stacey and EastEnders and, most recently, he has teamed up with Alison Steadman for ITV’s new comedy drama Love and Marriage, on screen later this year.
Larry Lamb said: “I’m delighted to be joining LBC 97.3′s Sunday line up. Looking forward to striking up conversations with the audience. Listen in and watch out!”
Global Radio’s Director of Broadcasting Richard Park said: “We are thrilled to welcome Larry to the LBC 97.3 team. He has a massive passion for radio and this, combined with his down-to-earth and punchy style, will make him a hit with our listeners.”
Tune into Larry Lamb every Sunday from 10am to 1pm on LBC 97.3, available in Greater London on 97.3 FM and across the UK on digital and lbc.co.uk.
Published on: 10th May 2013
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May 14 — Classic FM receive Gold Award for UK Radio Brand of the Year at Sony Radio Awards
After receiving the Special Award at last year’s Sony Radio Awards, Classic FM have gone one step further and won the Gold Award for the UK Radio Brand of the Year at this years Sony’s.
With some serious competition from Kiss and Smooth Radio UK, the UK’s biggest Classical music station came up trumps and took all the plaudits.
Everyone at Global Radio is extremely proud and delighted with the accolade.
Published on: 14th May 2013
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May 14 — Richard Park receives prestigious Gold Award at Sony Radio Awards 2013
Global Radio’s Group Executive Director & Director of Broadcasting Richard Park’s near 50-year broadcasting career was recognised at this year’s Sony Radio Academy Awards as he received the prestigious Gold Award.
Richard picked up the night’s top award on Monday from fellow Scot and award-winning golfer Colin Montgomorie.
On winning the award Richard said: “Looking at the list of previous winners of this Sony Award I am truly honoured. The radio business flows through my veins, and to receive an award for something I enjoy so much is the icing on the cake. Thank you to the Sony Awards Committee.”
Everyone at Global is delighted and would like to congratulate Richard on this amazing accolade.
Published on: 14th May 2013
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May 16 — Digital Radio – how do you listen?
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Published on: 16th May 2013
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