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James Blake and Jamie Woon are among the artists featured in the BBC’s Sound Of 2011 long list, released today.
Between the hours of 2 and 4am London time last night, the husky tone of Mary Anne Hobbs was heard on Radio One for the last time and she bowed out in fine style with a specially commissioned mix from Hyperdub boss Kode 9 and Burial.
BBC 1Xtra presenter Benji B has been chosen to fill the Mary Anne Hobbs shaped hole on Radio 1, it has been revealed today.
Gilles Peterson will release a two disc compilation showcasing the best music from his now legendary radio slot with the BBC.
BBC 6 Music has received another major boost, with new figures showing the digital station’s audience has doubled in the past year.
Revered radio host Mary Anne Hobbs has announced her resignation from the BBC after a stellar 14 year career.
Belgian disco duo Aeroplane last weekend had the honour of curating the milestone 500th mix in BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix series.
BBC Radio 1 will celebrate its 500th Essential Mix later this month, with the identity of the DJ compiling the milestone mix to remain secret until the night before it goes to air.
More than a thousand music fans braved wet conditions in London last weekend to voice their support for the digital radio station, BBC 6 Music.
The campaign to save BBC’s seemingly doomed digital station 6 Music has kicked into overdrive, with an online petition attracting nearly 60,000 signatures.
UK news agencies have today been awash with news that the BBC digital radio station 6 Music is set to close by 2011.
BBC’s 6 music station is facing closure, according to a leaked strategy report.
The BBC have announced their top musical tips for 2010, with electronic artists Joy Orbison, Gold Panda, Two Door Cinema Club and Delphic making the cut.
DJ don Erol Alkan unveiled the eagerly anticipated new Late of The Pier single on his BBC 6 radio show over the weekend. “Listen out for the bizarre ending,” he told listeners.
