BBC Radio 1 goes stateside via Sirius
BBC Radio 1 has confirmed a deal with US satellite radio station Sirius to broadcast its output in America from late summer, on a time delay.…
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Sony Radio Academy Awards 2005 winners
The full list of winners at the 2005 Sony Radio Academy Awards is published, covering music, news, speech, drama, comedy and station awards.…
Fresh Air festival brings Norwegian acts to Fabric
The Fresh Air festival, staged by Sunkissed Live and the Royal Norwegian Embassy, brings Norwegian acts to Fabric on 3 March, recorded for BBC radio shows.…
Knowles senior: "Don't be obsessed with breaking us"
Matthew Knowles tells BBC Radio 1 that UK artists should not obsess over breaking America and should build a home fan base first, favouring independent labels early on.…
Elijah Wood lined up for John Peel fill in
Rumours suggest actor Elijah Wood is being lined up to fill in for John Peel on BBC Radio 1, after he said he would love to present the Peel Sessions.…
Nickelback not sold on JT's Big Mac deal
Nickelback have criticised Justin Timberlake's McDonald's sponsorship, telling BBC Radio 1 artists should only back causes they believe in.…
Carling Weekend news
More acts have been added to the Carling Weekend in Reading and Leeds, including The Thrills, The Kills, The Darkness, Cave In and Grandaddy, with Pennywise and Funeral For A Friend also booked.…
One Big Day more than weekend
The first day of Radio 1's One Big Weekend in Manchester was cancelled on health and safety grounds due to waterlogged ground, but day two went ahead.…
Sara Cox: mixed message about Radio 1 future
Sara Cox told The Sun she would quit the breakfast show within a year, but Radio 1 says she has a new three-year contract starting in April.…
Electric Soft Parade not impressed at being newcomers
Electric Soft Parade told BBC Radio 1 their Best New Act nomination at the Q Awards comes too late, as they have been signed for two years.…
Moyles: TV warning, radio rumours
Chris Moyles' new Channel 5 show has drawn an ITC warning over its Carling sponsorship, while rumours suggest changes at BBC Radio 1 that the station denies.…
Cox signs for another three years at Radio 1
Sara Cox has signed a three-year deal with Radio 1 to host its breakfast show, reportedly worth more than £1m, while Zoe Ball launches a show on Xfm.…