The schedule release that Scottish radio industry has been waiting for. Test transmissions will commence this week.
It will play music from the 80s to 00s, targeting 35-54.
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What each station is planning for on NYE. Of course, it is quite an odd selection to feature in print.
Most music stations not listed here will start their party playlist at 6pm.
Some very, very odd choices of stations there. No Capital or Heart, yet Times Radio somehow earns a slot. Why does R3 Unwind, which if I remember correctly is just an automated playlist, get billing instead of R1 Xtra?
Regional variations?
Doesnât exist anymore. As of Feb 21, all thatâs local on those networks are ads and news.
Look, TR is popular enough that listing it is justifiable. I could think of 15 other stations that should be listed.
If only 100 rows or something wasnât fully spent on R3/R3 Unwind.
But just to update on what Capital and Heart is planning: three shifts across the day (6am, 10am, 2pm), followed by the party mix from 7pm and 6pm respectively. Overnight begins 1am.
With the greatest of respect to Capital and Heartâs listeners, I suspect there is very little overlap between them and those who buy the Radio Times. Whereas Times Radio is aimed squarely at the Radio Timesâ demographic.
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BBC Radio 2 looks like the more interesting schedule
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Turns out Capitalâs new year countdown bed is just an uppitched version of last yearâs. Works for them, I guess.
(They also generously allow Smooth to use their crowd noise loop.)
Huey Morgan from the Fun Lovinâ Criminals left BBC 6 Music late last year - heâs joining Virgin Radio
Bit of non-UK radio towards the end.
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And weâre go.
News-free for some reason. Wonder if todayâs strike had a role in it.
The strike is actually tomorrow, and the station launch was brought forward as a result. The lack of news isnât so much because of tomorrowâs strike, but because discussions about news bulletins and their contents are still ongoing with the union.
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As announced last week.
UK has a Double J now?
Plans announced for a new BBC Radio 6 Music stream, available exclusively on BBC Sounds
Plans to launch a new extension for indie fans would be dedicated to the biggest and best indie rock and pop from the 1980s - 2010s
BBC Radio 6 Music announces plans to launch a new extension for indie fans, available to stream 24 hours a day, only on BBC Sounds.
The stream will be dedicated to the biggest and best indie rock and pop from the 1980s - 2010s and will feature:
- An extensive range of nostalgic tracks which have soundtracked listeners lives and memories. Audiences can expect to hear artists such as Arctic Monkeys, Florence + The Machine, Oasis, Pulp, The 1975, The Killers, The Smiths, The Stone Roses, The Strokes, The xx and Wolf Alice, with UK artists making up 70% of the playlist.
- Some new programming, as well as historic interviews and live sessions from the unrivalled BBC Archive, which tell the story of UK independent music in a way only the BBC can do.
- A programme which will platform emerging British artists, spotlight independent venues and explore the UKâs regional music scenes, past and present, celebrating the UK grassroots sectorâs contribution to the rich legacy of indie music.
- Music mixes to match listenersâ moods, as well as a chance to revisit indie-focussed playlists previously broadcast on 6 Music.
- A simulcast of 6 Musicâs flagship indie music show, Indie Forever (Fridays 9-11pm)
Samantha Moy, Head of BBC Radio 6 Music, says: âSince its launch in 2002, 6 Music has evolved significantly to embrace and champion a wide range of alternative music genres. This extension aims to honour 6 Musicâs beginnings and apply the stationâs curious spirit and storytelling strength to a sound and scene that is loved by so many.â
The new stream is a continuation of the BBCâs commitment to evolve BBC Sounds to represent the tastes and experiences of all licence fee payers and reflect how they consume music today, and to give audiences, especially underserved audiences, even more choice and value from the BBC. It will also provide new commissioning opportunities for the UK radio production sector, in line with the BBCâs commitment to supporting creative industries across the country.
The launch of the stream on the BBC Sounds app, web and smart speaker is planned for summer this year. It is subject to a regulatory process which is underway.
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