BBC 6Music enjoys record weekly listening figures
27 October, 2016
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Rajar’s latest quarterly figures have brought more good news for BBC 6Music.
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Johnny Marr, James for BBC 6Music Live At Maida Vale sessions
Johnny Marr (Photo: Andy Crossland for Live4ever)
The BBC 6Music Live At Maida Vale sessions are returning for a fifth year next month with performances from Johnny Marr, James, First Aid Kit and more.
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…BBC 6Music votes Coldplay’s ‘Clocks’ as best song of last decade
2 February, 2013
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Chris Martin, Coldplay (Photo: Live4ever Media)
Coldplay‘s 2003 single ‘Clocks‘ has been voted the greatest song of the last decade by listeners of BBC 6Music.
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…BBC 6Music is UK’s most popular digital radio station
31 January, 2013
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BBC 6Music increased its listenership by 31% last year to become the UK’s most popular digital-only radio station, that’s according to new figures released by Rajar.
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…Soundbites: Noel Gallagher cries like a baby, Bono definitely isn’t a billionaire, The Broken Needles review
19 May, 2012
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In today’s Soundbites – our look back at the past week’s news, reviews, and tabloid gossip – , Manchester City reduce Noel Gallagher to tears, Alan McGee may fulfill a public duty by returning to music, Axl Rose defends his lame ass, Bono is absolutely not a billionaire, The Beatles …
BBC 6Music DJ Huey Morgan apologises for Twitter criticism
16 May, 2012
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BBC 6Music DJ and Fun Lovin’ Criminals mainman Huey Morgan has apologised to his fellow radio host Lauren Laverne after posting a series of critical tweets about her and other colleagues following Monday’s Sony Radio Awards.
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…BBC 6Music wins Sony Radio Station Of The Year prize
15 May, 2012
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BBC Radio 6Music has been named the UK Station of the Year at the 2012 Sony Radio Academy Awards.
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…BBC 6Music Saved From Closure
5 July, 2010
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The BBC Trust has reportedly rejected plans to close digital station 6Music following a massive public response to the proposal.
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…Second BBC 6Music Protest To Go Ahead This Weekend
21 May, 2010
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Organisers of the Save BBC 6Music campaign, set up to voice opposition over the planned closure of the British digital station, have announced they are to stage a second protest this weekend following a similar event which involved listeners, presenters and musicians last March.
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…BPI To Discuss Future Of 6Music With BBC Trust
6 April, 2010
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The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) along with various senior music industry executives are set for a meeting with the BBC Trust’s Sir Michael Lyons next week in a bid to lay out the industry’s concerns over the plans to close, and their case for saving, the digital station BBC 6Music.…
Kings Of Leon Could Play New Songs This Summer
17 March, 2010
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Drummer Nathan Followill has stated he hopes Kings Of Leon will premiere new material at their forthcoming UK summer shows.
According to the Daily Star newspaper, Nathan has said: “We are stoked to get back on the road. We’ve had a little break and are starting to get that itch. …
The White Stripes Set For Return?
17 March, 2010
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The director behind The White Stripes‘ new tour documentary ‘Under Great White Northern Lights‘ has predicted the duo will return sooner rather than later.
Speaking to BBC 6Music, Emmet Malloy said Jack and Meg White were ’emotionally and physically exhausted’ following the completion of their last tour, but …