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Moving BBC radio to an ad-funded model would be a disaster, says Radiocentre

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Moving BBC radio to an ad-funded model would be a disaster, says Radiocentre

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…

Chris Cooke • 22 Apr 2024

BBC boss says “bringing people together” is a priority, and future funding models must accommodate that objective

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BBC boss says “bringing people together” is a priority, and future funding models must accommodate that objective

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…

Chris Cooke • 27 Mar 2024

Boom Radio urges listeners to formally oppose planned Radio 2 spin off

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Boom Radio • 2 min read

Boom Radio urges listeners to formally oppose planned Radio 2 spin off

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.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Mar 2024

Setlist Podcast: When arts funding and politics collide

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Setlist • 4 min read

Setlist Podcast: When arts funding and politics collide

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…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 16 Feb 2024

"Sustainable plan" to save BBC Singers supported by The VOCES8 Foundation

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BBC Singers • 2 min read

"Sustainable plan" to save BBC Singers supported by The VOCES8 Foundation

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”…

Chris Cooke • 16 Feb 2024

Tributes pour in as BBC radio presenter Steve Wright dies

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Steve Wright • 2 min read

Tributes pour in as BBC radio presenter Steve Wright dies

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…

Andy Malt • 14 Feb 2024

Commercial radio sector calls on OfCom to block BBC's plans for four new radio stations

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Commercial radio sector calls on OfCom to block BBC's plans for four new radio stations

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…

Chris Cooke • 08 Feb 2024

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BBC leads tributes to Annie Nightingale

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”…

Chris Cooke • 15 Jan 2024

Clara Amfo steps down from her daily show in Radio 1 schedule rejig

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Clara Amfo steps down from her daily show in Radio 1 schedule rejig

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…

Chris Cooke • 13 Dec 2023

UK government announces new review into BBC funding

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UK government announces new review into BBC funding

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…

Chris Cooke • 11 Dec 2023

BBC might not see the revenue boost it was expecting when licence fee freeze ends next year

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BBC might not see the revenue boost it was expecting when licence fee freeze ends next year

UK Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has said that, while the BBC licence fee will increase next year as planned, the increase may be less than expected…

Chris Cooke • 05 Dec 2023

Working class audiences want the BBC to take more risks when producing new programmes

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Working class audiences want the BBC to take more risks when producing new programmes

A new study from UK media regulator OfCom says that the BBC should take more risks when commissioning new content in order to better connect with audiences from lower socio-economic groups…

Chris Cooke • 30 Nov 2023