Talking of alternative radio stations, Xfm has confirmed details of its long talked about plans to establish an offshoot in Dublin. The Capital Group owned station is working with Irish TV, radio and internet group UTV and Irish-owned radio consultancy Absolute Radio International in its bid to get an analogue frequency to broadcast a bespoke service to the city. The Dublin station would be based on, but separate from the London station, which already broadcasts in Ireland via satellite and cable TV services.
Confirming the plans Xfm MD Graham Bryce told reporters: "This license provides a fantastic opportunity to extend the Xfm brand into the Dublin market and further strengthen our expansion across the UK and Ireland. The combined strength of the Xfm brand, our unrivalled expertise in this format of radio and our partner's local knowledge will enable us to create something truly unique for Dubliners."