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What happened at Radiodays Europe 2025 in Athens?
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/what-happened-at-radiodays-europe-2025-in-athens/
Published: March 11, 2025 21:13
Radiodays Europe has wrapped up for 2025 with three days of sessions on radio, audio and podcasting
North West broadcaster Brian Cullen joins Cheshire’s MIX 56
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/north-west-broadcaster-brian-cullen-joins-cheshires-mix-56/
Published: March 11, 2025 16:09
Brian Cullen has been on air across the North West for 50 years this year and recently joined Mix 56 to host a show on the station every Sunday at noon.
Bengo Media to produce Owen Money’s weekend shows on BBC Radio Wales
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/bengo-media-to-produce-owen-moneys-weekend-shows-on-bbc-radio-wales/
Published: March 11, 2025 12:41
Cardiff based audio production company Bengo Media is to take over production of Money for Nothing and Solid Gold Sunday on BBC Radio Wales.
Lauren Laverne awarded the MPG Special Recognition Award
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/lauren-laverne-awarded-the-mpg-special-recognition-award/
Published: March 11, 2025 07:00
The Music Producers Guild, in association with Dolby & Mix with Masters has announced Lauren Laverne as the 2025 winner of the gifted, MPG Special Recognition Award.
Happy Radio UK hires Siobhan Johnston as Sales Director
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/happy-radio-uk-hires-siobhan-johnston-as-sales-director/
Published: March 10, 2025 18:30
Siobhan Johnston has joined Manchester based Happy Radio as its Sales Director.
More acts announced for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/more-acts-announced-for-bbc-radio-1s-big-weekend-2025/
Published: March 10, 2025 17:30
BBC Radio 1 has announced more acts for its Big Weekend 2025 in Sefton Park, Liverpool, taking place from Friday 23 May – Sunday 25 May.
Radio X’s Johnny Vaughan and Gavin Woods launch comedy history podcast
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/radio-xs-johnny-vaughan-and-gavin-woods-launch-comedy-history-podcast/
Published: March 10, 2025 16:30
Johnny Vaughan and Gavin Woods are to host a new podcast featuring some of history’s stories from big and unsung heroes - all with a twist of comedy.
Bauer announces new spin-off decades stations at RadioDays Europe
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/bauer-announces-new-spin-off-decades-stations-at-radiodays-europe/
Published: March 10, 2025 15:03
Bauer is launching four new spin-off decade stations across the Hit Radio and Greatest Hits Radio brands.
Bauer is rebranding KISS FRESH to become KISS XTRA
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/bauer-is-rebranding-kiss-fresh-to-become-kiss-xtra/
Published: March 10, 2025 15:00
KISS FRESH will get a name change from 31st March as Bauer rebrands it to become KISS XTRA.
Anna Foster to join presenting team at BBC Radio 4’s Today
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/anna-foster-to-join-presenting-team-at-bbc-radio-4s-today/
Published: March 10, 2025 13:31
Anna Foster is joining BBC Radio 4’s Today from April, working from London and Salford as one of the programme's main presenters.
Sky News signs new multi-Year deal with IRN for commercial radio
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/sky-news-signs-new-multi-year-deal-with-irn-for-commercial-radio/
Published: March 10, 2025 09:13
Sky News will continue to provide news, sport, business and showbusiness content to UK commercial radio following a new deal agreed with IRN.
Radiodays Europe kicks off with appearances from Heads of BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/radiodays-europe-kicks-off-with-appearances-from-heads-of-bbc-radio-1-and-radio-2/
Published: March 9, 2025 19:09
Radiodays Europe kicks off with appearances from Heads of BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 #RDE25
Brand new Breakfast Show to launch on Kube Media’s Essex Hits
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/brand-new-breakfast-show-to-launch-on-kube-medias-essex-hits/
Published: March 7, 2025 14:31
Kube Media has hired Josh Lovatt and Hawa Kassam as the hosts of a brand-new breakfast show on Essex Hits.
Global celebrates International Women’s Day across its stations
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/global-celebrates-international-womens-day-across-its-stations/
Published: March 7, 2025 12:25
This International Women’s Day, Global is celebrating all week on air, on Global Player, and right across the business with special events for staff.
Happy Radio to host concert at The Royal Cheshire County Show
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/happy-radio-to-host-concert-at-the-royal-cheshire-county-show/
Published: March 7, 2025 11:27
Happy Radio UK will once again be host of the Late at The Show evening concert at the Royal Cheshire County Show.
Nominees for Jazz FM Awards 2025 have been announced
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/nominees-for-jazz-fm-awards-2025-have-been-announced/
Published: March 7, 2025 07:24
The 2025 Jazz FM Awards, presented in collaboration with PPL and PRS for Music, have unveiled this year’s nominees.
Nation Radio South adds county-wide Sussex DAB coverage
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/nation-radio-south-adds-county-wide-sussex-dab-coverage/
Published: March 7, 2025 00:01
Nation Radio South is now available on DAB across the countywide Sussex multiplex.
High Sheriff’s Award for Rutland and Stamford Sound’s Station Manager
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/high-sheriffs-award-for-rutland-and-stamford-sounds-station-manager/
Published: March 6, 2025 16:54
Rob Persani, Station Manager at Rutland and Stamford Sound, has received an award from the High Sheriff of Rutland.
Bauer to launch digital audio advertising product audioXi in UK
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/bauer-to-launch-digital-audio-advertising-product-audioxi-in-uk/
Published: March 6, 2025 15:00
Bauer Media Audio is bringing its digital audio advertising product, audioXi, to the UK, with it being available for campaigns booked with Bauer from July.
Taunton community radio station ToneFM goes off air
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/taunton-community-radio-station-tonefm-goes-off-air/
Published: March 6, 2025 12:30
Taunton radio station, ToneFM appears to have closed down after it went off air last week.
LBC to spotlight online safety for children in special day of programming
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/lbc-to-spotlight-online-safety-for-children-in-special-day-of-programming/
Published: March 6, 2025 09:33
LBC is to devote an entire day of programming and content to online safety next week to focus on the dangers facing children.
British producer added to Radio Awards Advisory Board
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/british-producer-added-to-radio-awards-advisory-board/
Published: March 6, 2025 08:06
Award-Winning Producer and founder of Almost Tangible, Charlotte Melén, has been appointed to the New York Festivals Radio Awards Advisory Board.
Land based pirate radio Signals from the Edge Conference takes place
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/land-based-pirate-radio-signals-from-the-edge-conference-takes-place/
Published: March 5, 2025 17:08
In what seems to be an international first, the University of Bedfordshire, in Luton, hosted a one-day land-based pirate radio conference last Saturday, 1st March.
Final speakers for Tuning In North 2025 are announced
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/final-speakers-for-tuning-in-north-2025-are-announced/
Published: March 5, 2025 15:55
With one week to go, the final speakers for Radiocentre’s Tuning In North 2025 have been revealed.
Dr Andrew Lumsden joins Voice FM to present classical music show
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/dr-andrew-lumsden-joins-voice-fm-to-present-classical-music-show/
Published: March 5, 2025 14:08
Former Director of Music at Winchester Cathedral, Dr Andrew Lumsden is joining Southampton community station Voice FM to host a classical music show.
Greg James and Shaun Keaveny final guests on The Worst Times Podcast
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/greg-james-and-shaun-keaveny-final-guests-on-the-worst-times-podcast/
Published: March 5, 2025 12:19
Greg James and Shaun Keaveny feature on the 100th and final episode of The Worst Time Podcast.
The Radio Academy appoints new Trustees to its Board from April
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/the-radio-academy-appoints-new-trustees-to-its-board-from-april/
Published: March 5, 2025 11:00
Following an election by its members, The Radio Academy has appointed new Trustees to its Board along with additional co-opted Trustees with specialist expertise.
David Dimbleby and Joe Dunthorne to host new BBC Radio 4 commissions
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/david-dimbleby-and-joe-dunthorne-to-host-new-bbc-radio-4-commissions/
Published: March 5, 2025 07:53
BBC Radio 4’s The History podcast will see David Dimbleby and Joe Dunthorne fronting two new commissions for the series.
Virgin Radio UK appoints Ellie Davis as Deputy Content Director
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/virgin-radio-uk-appoints-ellie-davis-as-deputy-content-director/
Published: March 4, 2025 22:48
Virgin Radio UK has appointed Ellie Davis as the station’s new Deputy Content Director
Radio and TV comedy writer and producer Bill Dare has died
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/radio-and-tv-comedy-writer-and-producer-bill-dare-has-died/
Published: March 4, 2025 14:59
Radio and TV comedy writer and producer Bill Dare has passed away following an accident while abroad.
Ten-year-old Fun Kids listener crowned first ever Young Astronomer
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/ten-year-old-fun-kids-listener-crowned-first-ever-young-astronomer/
Published: March 4, 2025 07:00
Fun Kids has crowned its first ever Young Astronomer, with 10-year-old Federica Plewa-Baici taking the title
Konnect Radio launches week-long fundraising challenge for its birthday
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/03/konnect-radio-launches-week-long-fundraising-challenge-for-its-birthday/
Published: March 3, 2025 19:31
Konnect Radio is marking its 4th birthday with a week of special programming, live music, guests, and a fundraising challenge to help secure its future