As the UK government reviews the future of BBC funding - and following the news that the BBC will start selling ads alongside its podcasts on third party platforms - Radiocentre has investigated what would happen if all of the BBC’s radio services were paid for by advertising…
The future of BBC funding is back in the spotlight following a speech by the broadcaster’s Director General Tim Davie. He announced a review of the licence fee funding model, but said that any changes in the future must accommodate the broadcaster’s key objectives…
Last month the BBC announced plans to launch four new radio stations, including a Radio 2 spin off playing music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Boom Radio - which also plays music from that era - has asked its listeners to write to BBC bosses opposing the plans.…
Kneecap threaten to sue the British government for blocking funding to expand their international career, and MLC goes legal over mechanical royalties on its free service…
The future of the BBC’s in-house chamber choir - which was facing the axe last year - has been guaranteed via a partnership with the The VOCES8 Foundation. In a joint statement, the BBC and Musicians’ Union said, "We are pleased that we have a strategy which secures the future of the BBC Singers”…
Longstanding BBC radio presenter Steve Wright has died aged 69, his family announced yesterday. Joining Radio 1 in 1980, he wa a popular fixture on the station until the 90s, and later moved to Radio 2 where he continued to present shows up until his death…
The BBC’s plans to launch four new radio stations have been criticised by the commercial radio sector, which argues that the proposed new genre and decade specific services simply replicate what commercial stations are already doing. Trade body Radiocentre says OfCom should block the move…
BBC bosses have lead the tributes to Annie Nightingale, who died last week, with Director Of Music Lorna Clarke noting that Radio 1’s longest serving DJ was a “fierce pioneer for new music and supporting female talent”…
Radio 1 has announced some schedule changes for 2024 with Jack Saunders taking over the ‘Future Sounds’ show from Clara Amfo, who is launching a new show on BBC Sounds…
The UK government last week announced another review of the way the BBC is funded which will consider alternatives to the current licence fee funding system…