The nominations for the Sony Awards – the main awards ceremony in the UK radio industry year – were announced yesterday. And the most hotly contended award is likely to be best entertainment presenter where Xfm's Ricky Gervais and Christian O'Connell face competition from Jonathan Ross for his Radio 2 show and Stephen Fry for his programme on Classic FM.
Other nomination highlights include Radio 2's Terry Wogan, Xfm's Christian O'Connell (again), 2CR FM's Lloydie and Meryl, Metro's Brian Moore and Radio City's Kev Seed all competing for best breakfast show presenter. Radio 1's DJ Tim Westwood, Radio 2's Mark Lamarr and Paul Gambaccini, Kiss 100's Bam Bam and JK and Joel of Key 103 all compete for best music presenter, while Zane Lowe's Music:Response show on Xfm (RIP) competes with Radio 2's Johnnie Walker Show and Kiss 100's Free Radio Kiss for best daily music programme.
The awards will be presented on 8 May.