Month: July 2025

Radio 1’s Residency will return from Thursday 7th August with a new line-up of DJs to Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance.

For four weeks each, SG Lewis, KETTAMA, Oppidan and Taylah Elaine will take over the Thursday night slot from 11pm to 1am, showcasing their musical influences and spotlighting new talent from the UK and beyond.
SG Lewis kicks off the August shows, followed by KETTAMA in September, Oppidan in October, and Taylah Elaine in November.
The series will also include one-off special shows with twin duo Major League DJz on 31st July, and Drum & Bass DJ, Bou on 30th October.
Later this year, the programme will rebrand to The Residency on Radio 1 Dance following Ofcom’s approval of the BBC’s new DAB+ station.

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River Radio has confirmed that Ofcom has approved the licence transfer for 107.9FM, clearing the way for the return of community radio to Bangor.

The newly named River Radio Bangor is now preparing to relaunch on FM before winter 2025, following the closure of Bangor FM last year which left the town without a community station.
A spokesperson for the station said: “It’s been bumpy, with many hurdles. But with the support of the UK Community Radio Network, SERC and the amazing team at River Radio, we’ve managed to ensure that Northern Ireland and the UK doesn’t lose a vital FM community station.”
The move follows 12 months of collaboration between River Radio, the UK Community Radio Network, SERC, and Ofcom to secure local broadcasting in the area.
The station’s official launch date will be announced soon.

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Chris Duke will broadcast his Coast Radio Scotland morning show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe every weekday throughout August.

Fringe Focus, will air from 10am to 2pm, live from Black Medicine Coffee Shop on Nicolson Street.
The show will feature conversations with comedians, musicians, actors and other performers, from first-time festival acts to well-known names.
Each interview will also be released as part of The Peer Project Podcast, which has previously featured guests including Alex Horne, Mike Wozniak, Nicky Campbell and the late Hulk Hogan.
Chris says: “I’ve always believed in giving people a proper platform. There are so many brilliant acts at the Fringe, all with something to say, and I want to help get those voices heard.
“Whether someone’s brand new or been doing this for years, it’s all about connection, stories, and sharing something real over a coffee.”

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