US
Gerardo Sproet Rises To Middays At KKBQ
Radio One Country “93Q” KKBQ Pasadena/Houston TX has promoted evening host Gerardo Sproet to middays. […]
Year: 2025
UK
BBC Radio 1 announces Liverpool for its flagship live music event
The BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend will take place in Liverpool this year with Sam Fender announced as the first headliner.
This morning on Breakfast, Greg James revealed the news, saying it will happen between Friday 23 May and Sunday 25 May in Sefton Park.
Myles Smith, Wet Leg, Blossoms and Lola Young were also announced as the first acts set to perform.
Over the course of the weekend, around 100 acts will take part performing across four stages: Radio 1 Main Stage, Radio 1 New Music Stage, Radio 1 Dance and BBC Introducing.
Greg James says: “FINALLY…Radio 1 HAS COME BACK…to Liv…er…pooool!
“The last time I was there I was doing a big game of Hide and Seek and was hidden in the Liver building for a week so it’ll be nice to see some daylight and enjoy it properly this time. We can’t wait to bring the biggest artists in the world to this brilliant city in May. Everyone’s going to LOVE the line-up!”
Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “We’re thrilled to bring Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 to Liverpool. Liverpool’s vibrant music scene and rich history make it the perfect setting for this iconic event.
“With incredible artists already announced and more to be announced in the coming months, it’s set to be an unmissable weekend.”
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AU & NZ
The Christian O’Connell Show knocks it into the park
Last Friday, Gold 104.3’s The Christian O’Connell Show took over Melbourne’s Kia Arena as part of ARN’s partnership with the Australian Open to deliver an epic event: Knock It Into The Park.The challenge? To serve a tennis ball over the arena’s roof, across the net and into the service box.Broadcast live on Gold 104.3 and… Read More
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AU & NZ
Jack Bergin to host triple j’s new heavy music program CORE
Sydney-via-Melbourne artist, storyteller and performer Jack Bergin is set to take the reins on triple j’s new heavy music program CORE.Kicking off tonight from 9pm and every Tuesday at 9pm after that, CORE is the triple j show that explores the broad spectrum of heavy music.The new program will be a hub for metal, hardcore,… Read More
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AU & NZ
ARN chairman takes aim at media ownership laws
ARN Media chairman Hamish McLennan has reportedly taken aim at Australia’s media laws – whilst also expressing an interest in buying Nine Entertainment’s network of talkback stations.The Financial Review (subscription required) quotes McLennan saying in an interview that the Nine Radio stable – which includes Melbourne’s 3AW, Sydney’s 2GB and Brisbane’s 4BC – would “tuck… Read More
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AU & NZ
New year, new home for Everyday Conspiracy Theories podcast
The Everyday Conspiracy Theories podcast (ECT) has a new home this year, with co-hosts Sean Craig Murphy and Mena Soliman today announcing they’re now part of the global Acast community.“We cherished our time with P.Zinner and Co., who got us on our feet and supported us every step of the way. We’re grateful to Justin… Read More
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