UK

Christian Smith leaves Global to take up new group music role at Bauer

Christian Smith is joining Bauer from Global to take up the role of Group Head of Music Programming.
This new position will see Christian reporting into Rob D’Ovidio, Bauer’s Director of Music for Broadcast, On-Demand and Premium, helping to shape and deliver the portfolio’s musical strategy; as well as overseeing scheduling, reporting and musical output for all of Bauer’s audio brands.
Rob D’Ovidio said: ‘Christian is a hugely experienced music programmer and I am incredibly excited about the understanding, knowledge and passion for music that he will bring to the brilliant team here at Bauer.
“He joins Bauer Media Audio UK at a very exciting time as we evolve our products and platforms, attracting new audiences and enabling new ways to listen to all of our much-loved audio brands.’
Christian joins the business from Global where he works as a Senior Group Music Programmer, responsible for curating music policy across both the Capital Network and Radio X.
His previous experience also includes time at News UK, Virgin Radio and also at Bauer where he was previously Head of Music for the KISS Network.
Christian will be starting his new role in early 2025.

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UK

Cambridge 105 Radio to remove its FM frequency from new logo and branding

Cambridge 105 Radio has announced it will change its name to Cambridge Radio from the 7th of December 2024.
The station says the move reflects developments in the radio sector that include the rise of radio listening online and growth in the popularity of podcasts.
Cambridge Radio will continue to broadcast on 105 FM along with online platforms.
The date has been chosen to coincide with Mill Road Winter Fair, one of Cambridge Radio’s major outside broadcasts of the year.
Dr Greg Butler, Director, Cambridge Radio said: “We’ve chosen 7 December as the date for the relaunch as we really wanted to share the occasion with Cambridge and there’s no better place than Mill Road Winter Fair.
“We’re looking forward to celebrating alongside some great Cambridge musicians playing live on our stage.”
Julian Clover, Editorial Lead, Cambridge Radio said: “Radio and how people listen is in a constant state of evolution, but whether you listen on a smart speaker, app or an old school portable Cambridge Radio will continue to serve the people of Cambridge and South Cambs.”

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Ireland

Today FM launches five new evening shows featuring various music genres

Today FM is introducing five new shows to its evening line-up, starting tonight.
Each new show will bring a new genre of music, from chilled out tunes to country classics and 90s bangers to movie soundtracks.
Commenting on the launch of the new shows, Fyona Smith, Managing Editor of Today FM, said: “We’re excited to introduce our dynamic range of specialty music shows.
“These shows celebrate a variety of genres, bringing listeners even closer to the music they love. Our goal is to not forget about our audience listening late and introduce you to some of Ireland’s new and familiar presenters each evening.”
Here’s how the station are promoting the new shows:
TODAY FM CHILLED – MONDAYS 10PM-12AMToday FM Chilled, presented by Ciara Revins. From 10PM to midnight, Ciara brings you the acoustic gems, mellow melodies and the music you know and love, but all chilled-out. Whether you’re winding down, studying, or trying to sleep – relax and breathe with the sound of Today FM Chilled.
TODAY FM SOUNDTRACKS – TUESDAYS 10PM-12AMDara Quilty takes you on a screen and stage music adventure. Playing iconic movie soundtracks, from classic anthems, power ballads and film scores. Today FM Soundtracks celebrates the music you love from the screen to the stage.
TODAY FM COUNTRY HITS – WEDNESDAYS 10PM-12AMThe fastest growing music genre in the world right now will live on Today FM every Wednesday night. From 10pm-Midnight, presented by one of Ireland’s rising country star’s – Clodagh Lawlor, tune in for the freshest country hits & those country classics you already know and love.
TODAY FM 90s – THURSDAYS 10PM-12AMClaire Beck will be reliving the ultimate era of unforgettable beats and iconic anthems with the 90’s music you love. Claire will have you dancing, singing, and vibing to the best music from the decade that brought you influential grunge, unforgettable RNB, boy bands, girl bands and amazing one-hit wonders.
TODAY FM 80s – FRIDAYS 10PM-12AMJoin Steve K for Today FM 80s, your ultimate mixtape. Celebrating the decade that gave us big hair, synth-pop, new wave and power ballads. Iconic anthems non-stop, all the songs you still love that once only played on old cassettes tapes.
YESTERDAY FM FLOOR FILLERS – SATURDAYS 9PM-12AMRemember when your favourite song played, and you rushed to the dance floor? Every Saturday night from 9pm, Barry Dunne delivers Ireland the biggest hits you love as you sing-along and dance your way through the decades with Yesterday FM Floor Fillers.
TODAY FM ROCKS – SUNDAYS 10PM-12AMJoin Paula MacSweeney every Sunday evening as she brings you the very best bands, ballads and air-guitar anthems of rock. So, turn the volume to 100 and get ready to rock! […]