After filing a petition to the FCC to deny South Florida Public Media Group’s $6.45 million purchase of Hip Hop “104.7 The Flame” WFLM Palm Beach Shores in July, The School Board of Miami-Dade County has sued the operator of its stations alleging breach of contract and misappropriated funds. […]
Commercial radio stations across Ireland are set to benefit from a new €3 million fund dedicated to strengthening news reporting.
The funding is part of a wider €10 million package announced by Coimisiún na Meán, which has opened applications for three journalism schemes, including the new News Reporting Scheme.
A total of €4 million will be made available under the scheme, with €3 million ring-fenced for commercial radio broadcasters. The allocation was made by Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, who said the funding recognises the important role radio plays in delivering trusted, high-quality news.
The scheme is being launched on a pilot basis and will be reviewed after one year. It will support the creation of public interest journalism on a platform-neutral basis, focusing on issues under-represented in current news coverage such as rural affairs, transport, sustainability, marginalised groups, social and cultural topics, and the impact of public policy.
Rónán Ó Domhnaill, Media Development Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán, said the organisation is committed to supporting “a media landscape that is sustainable, pluralistic, and participative, and one that consumers can trust”.
Applications for the News Reporting Scheme can be submitted by regulated news and current affairs service providers, or by freelance journalists working with a regulated outlet.
Alongside the new initiative, €6 million has also been made available under round two of the Local Democracy and Courts Reporting Schemes. The first round of these schemes, launched last year, supported the creation of more than one hundred new journalism roles.
Minister O’Donovan said the new funding would “enable media outlets to report on news topics that are not substantially covered at present” and enhance coverage of local authorities and the courts. He added: “Commercial radio stations play an invaluable role in community engagement, cohesion and the promotion of social inclusion across the country and provide a crucial public service in the delivery of trusted information.”
Coimisiún na Meán expects applications from both national and regional outlets, with the aim of strengthening news provision for audiences across Ireland. […]
BBC Introducing LIVE events this October will be recorded and broadcast on BBC radio stations across the UK.
The annual showcase supports new and emerging talent with live performances, workshops and open mic sessions in nine cities, while highlights will air on BBC local radio, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Scotland.
London hosts the opening event on 2 October at The Lower Third with three live acts curated by BBC Introducing.
A major takeover of BBC Maida Vale Studios follows on 18 October, featuring panels, workshops, an industry feedback centre and open mic slots.
Cardiff will present COPA on 8 October as part of the Cardiff Music City Festival, with Wrkhouse, Adjua and others performing. The event will be broadcast afterwards on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru.
That same week, Liverpool will host a live session recorded for BBC Introducing in Merseyside, airing on 9 October.
Bradford will stage an event on 10 October at the National Science and Media Museum as part of its UK City of Culture 2025 programme, including panels and an open deck for DJs. Glasgow’s event on 11 October, in partnership with Tenement Trail, will showcase seven Scottish acts, with highlights broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland on 17 October.
Lancaster will hold two nights of performances on 11 and 12 October at The Storey, with BBC Radio Lancashire airing highlights. Newcastle’s programme on 14 October will include a panel at The Generator Live Conference and a showcase at The Glasshouse.
Manchester hosts a five-day songwriting workshop from 20 to 24 October, run with PRS for Music and songwriter Jin Jin, ending with a special track played on BBC Introducing. A live gig at Ambers on 22 October will feature Akemi Fox, DellaXOZ and others.
The tour ends in Belfast on 24 October with a live gig at Limelight 2, recorded for BBC Introducing in Northern Ireland.
Since launching, BBC Introducing has supported unsigned musicians through its 23 local radio shows and six national programmes, helping artists such as Ed Sheeran, Sam Fender and Raye. More details are available on the BBC Introducing website.
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Paul Griffiths, known to listeners as Griffo, is heading to YorkMix Radio with a new Sunday show from 4pm to 7pm.
He comes from YO1 Radio which has just appointed Nick Hancock to the breakfast show, previously hosted by Griffo.
He’s also previously worked at Minster FM, Pulse, Viking, Key 103, MFM and many more, plus BBC Radio York and BBC Radio Leeds.
The programme will bring more interaction and local content into what has traditionally been the chart slot, as part of a refreshed weekend schedule.
Managing Director David Green said the addition was a natural fit: “It’s only natural that he should join us as we continue to invest in our weekend schedule and give another well known local voice a position on the station.”
YorkMix Radio, which launched almost five years ago, is broadcast on the North Yorkshire DAB multiplex and focuses on York and the nearby market towns. The station features presenters with strong connections to the region.
Speaking about his return, Griffo said: “I am very excited to be joining the team at YorkMix. They do local properly, the radio station sounds great and it really is at the heart of everything that goes on around York and North Yorkshire.”
Griffo’s first programme will air this Sunday. It comes alongside other new additions including Adam Coggin, previously at Jorvik Radio, who will host a Sunday morning show from 9am to 12, and David Dunning, who begins a new interactive evening slot from 10pm to midnight.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined host Victoria Devine for a chat on long running finance podcast, She’s on the Money.
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