Talking of Xfm, IPC have recruited two former Xfm presenters for the launch line up for their new competing digital station, NME Radio, which, as previously reported, is being headed up by one of Xfm's founders Sammy Jacob. Both Claire Sturgess and Nick Luscombe are among the presenters lined up to present on the new station. Also on the roster are Neil Cole and Chris Martin (no, not that one, a Yorkshire based DJ), plus former CMU reviewer Edward Adoo and Ben Osborne, Sarah Kerr and Nick New.
Confirming all the new appointments, Jacob told CMU: "What makes NME Radio presenters special is their genuine passion for the music, the station and all it represents – not to mention being truly wonderful people as well. I'm delighted they have chosen to join and share their passion with us".
NME Radio will be available via Sky, Virgin, the net, and in the near future on some DAB networks and, from time to time, on FM with regular city-wide RSL broadcasts.