Year: 2025

UK

Craig David, Lethal Bizzle and Tinie Tempah join 1Xtra for Black History Month

October 2, 2025 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Craig David, Lethal Bizzle and Tinie Tempah join 1Xtra for Black History Month

Craig David, Lethal Bizzle and Tinie Tempah are among the names joining BBC Radio 1Xtra this October as the station celebrates Black History Month.

The month will feature special programming across the network, starting with a Throwback Weekender from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 October.
Guest co-hosts across the weekend include Craig David with Nadia Jae on Radio 1Xtra Breakfast, Sneakbo with Remi Burgz, and Flukes from Crazy Cousinz with Jeremiah Asiamah on 1Xtra’s Rave Show.
On Saturday, Lethal Bizzle will join Nick Bright between 10am and 1pm to talk about the moments that shaped his career, while Tinie Tempah will present a two-hour special marking 15 years since his debut album release.
Sunday’s programming includes Trevor Nelson’s Black History Mixtape of empowerment and protest anthems, plus Eddie Kadi joined by Victony to reveal his top ten Nigerian tracks on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show.
Rampage will showcase dancehall, funky house and R&B alongside guests Omar, Kyla, DJ Paleface, Stush, MC Versatile, Funky Dee, Meleka and Alizae. AJ Odudu will also feature on 1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave.
Throughout the month, the station will highlight ‘Living Legends’, with programmes paying tribute to Black pioneers and cultural figures.
Daytime hosts DJ Day Day and Kaylee Golding will run a special strand called ‘Your Hero’s Hero’, where guests talk about the individuals who have inspired their work.
Head of 1Xtra, Dari Samuels, said: “At 1Xtra we’re proud to champion the enduring legacy and cultural impact of Black communities across the UK and beyond.
Every month, but especially during Black History Month, we strive to be a leading force for Black culture, amplifying voices that push boundaries in music, storytelling and representation.”

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US

Star 92 Brings Classic Hits To Suburban Birmingham

October 2, 2025 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Star 92 Brings Classic Hits To Suburban Birmingham

After months of a placeholder Beautiful Music format (which continues on 90.3 WBHM-HD3 Birmingham), Signal Mountain Broadcasting has launched Classic Hits “Star 92” on SummitMedia’s 1320 WENN Birmingham/92.3 W222BK Chelsea AL.
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Ireland

Broadcasters call for Budget support to safeguard Irish democracy

October 2, 2025 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Broadcasters call for Budget support to safeguard Irish democracy

Independent radio broadcasters are urging the Irish Government to use the forthcoming Budget to protect democracy and tackle the spread of disinformation.

In a Pre-Budget Submission, the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) said fair and balanced journalism on independent radio is a crucial defence against misinformation and division spread online.
The IBI is seeking €4.5 million in funding to support independent radio stations across the country. This would represent less than 1.4 per cent of total media funding currently provided by the Exchequer.
Chief Executive Michael Kelly said the proposals were about fairness and resilience. “At a time of risk to democracy and social cohesion through misinformation and disinformation on social media and web platforms, there has never been a greater need for the trusted, accurate and balanced news and current affairs services which Ireland’s independent radio stations provide,” he said.
Michael added that radio journalists play a unique role in real-time fact-checking and providing citizens with accurate information unaffected by online algorithms. He said the Government now had an opportunity to create a level playing field in regulation and funding, echoing recent calls from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to strengthen support for independent and local media.
The IBI proposals include three key measures. Firstly, to continue the €3 million ringfenced funding introduced this year for public service journalism on independent radio. Secondly, to create a €1.5 million Capital and Critical Infrastructure Fund to maintain vital transmission systems relied upon during severe weather and national emergencies. Finally, to ringfence 30 per cent of all Sound & Vision Scheme funding for independent radio content, which the IBI says would carry no additional cost.
The organisation says these measures are necessary to prevent the development of news deserts in Ireland and to ensure that trusted local radio journalism remains a cornerstone of democratic life.

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