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BBC Radio 3 Unwind launches on BBC Sounds this morning, Monday 4th November at 6am with presenters including Edith Bowman and AFRODEUTSCHE.

The new station will play a broad and eclectic range of calming classical music, promoting focus and relaxation, with contributions from guest experts and academics in fields such as psychology, neuroscience, and mental health.
Edith Bowman, Dr Sian Williams, Niall Breslin and AFRODEUTSCHE will join familiar Radio 3 and BBC Sounds names such as Ólafur Arnalds, Sara Mohr-Pietsch, Hannah Peel and Izzy Judd.
The schedule will champion music by living composers, with a particular focus on those from the UK. It also reflects emerging artist-composers, as well as playing BBC Introducing artists, plus the music of under-represented composers.
Live and specially recorded music from the BBC Orchestras and Choirs and Radio 3’s New Generation Artists will also be included.
Broadcaster, psychologist and host of BBC Radio 4’s Life Changing podcast Dr Sian Williams will present the daily mid-morning programme, Classical Unwind, Edith Bowman will host Cinematic Soundtracks late afternoons Monday to Saturday and Irish musician, composer, podcaster and mental health advocate Niall Breslin will present Classical Wind Down from 6-9pm.
On Sundays, AFRODEUTSCHE will play contemporary classical composers and artists on her new show, Soundwaves and the overnight show, Sleep Tracks will include classical music mixed with the sounds of nature and the outdoors.
Alongside these new shows, BBC Radio 3 Unwind includes programmes such as Ultimate Calm with Ólafur Arnalds and The Music & Meditation Podcast with NAO and Izzy Judd, as well as simulcasting Radio 3’s Night Tracks with Sara Mohr-Pietsch and Hannah Peel.
The schedule also includes some of BBC Sounds’ relaxing music mixes, such as the Mindful Mix, Piano Focus and The Sleeping Forecast.
Audio branding and idents for the stream have been created by the Peabody Award-winning, multi-platinum selling English songwriter, producer and composer Benbrick, recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Sam Jackson, Controller of BBC Radio 3 and BBC Proms says: “We’re thrilled to launch BBC Radio 3 Unwind: our new stream offering listeners an exciting gateway into classical music. With carefully curated shows and distinctive programming, Radio 3 Unwind will create a space for respite and escape, presented by our line-up of world-class broadcasters.
“As our lives become ever more consumed by technology, deadlines and stress, the music on BBC Radio 3 Unwind offers the perfect antidote, whilst also supporting new and emerging talent – and showcasing music that simply isn’t heard anywhere else.”
BBC Radio 3 Unwind Schedule
00:30 – 06:00 – Sleep Tracks – Monday to Sunday
06:00 – 9:00 – Mindful Mix – Monday to Sunday
09:00 – 12:00 – Classical Unwind – Monday to Sunday
12:00 – 14:00 – Piano Focus – Monday to Sunday
14: 00 – 17:00 – Mindful Mix – Monday to Sunday
17:00 – 18:00 – Cinematic Soundtracks – Monday to Saturday
17:00 – 17:30 – The Music & Meditation Podcast – Sunday
17:30 – 18:00 – Classical Mixtape – Sunday
18:00 – 21: 00 – Classical Wind Down – Monday to Sunday
21:00 – 22:00 – Ultimate Calm – Monday to Saturday
21:00 – 22:00 – Soundwaves – Sunday
22:00 – 23:30 – Night Tracks – Monday to Sunday
23:30 – 00:30 – The Sleeping Forecast – Monday to Sunday

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In an address at the House of Commons, John Mottram, Chief Strategy, Communications & Public Affairs Officer at PRS for Music called for protection of intellectual property.

The parliamentary reception to MPs, policymakers, government officials, songwriters and composers on British IP Day was hosted by Pete Wishart MP and The Alliance for Intellectual Property, in partnership with PRS for Music and DACS.
John Mottram spoke of the need to protect the intellectual property of music creators in the face of AI being adopted.
He said: This year is a special year for PRS, it marks our 110th anniversary. Since 1914 we have had the honour to represent more than 175,000 songwriters, composers and publishers.
“Over the past 110 years the music industry has changed beyond recognition, however what has remained constant is the critical role of intellectual property (IP) in our sector.
“PRS for Music, like so many others in this room, exists to ensure the artistic brilliance of the UK’s creators are rewarded whenever and wherever their works are used.
“Our members depend on copyright, and our ability to license it, to earn a living from their craft and to build their businesses.
“In a digital global market, competition for our eyes and ears has never been greater. At a time when the UK is seeking to restart economic growth, our creative businesses need the confidence to innovate and to invest.
“Confidence which relies upon certainty and the protection of their works, both here and internationally.”
Stating that AI is a massive issue and challenge, he said that it’s also an opportunity. Acknowledging AI companies are businesses like any other and are raising billions, if not trillions, of investment for their new services and tools, he said in his experience investors expect to see significant returns on their investments.
Continuing, he added: “Despite this, it is the creators, without whom these AI services would not exist, who are too often told, it is unreasonable for them to continue to expect to control their musical works or be properly and accurately paid for them. This is a broken narrative.
“We need to strike a balance, otherwise we risk an irreversible shift of value away from the UK’s creative industries, and in the longer-term could erode even the possibility of a creative career.
“Creators, like all of us, recognise the opportunity of AI. A survey of PRS members last year showed 30% were already using AI to assist in the creation of music, with more than half expected to be using it in the future.
“They don’t want to slow the advancement of AI. They just believe it can, and should, be fairer.”

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Based in Farnborough, GLOW RADIO has launched today, broadcasting to Hampshire and Surrey.

Available on 106.5 FM, DAB, smart speakers, GLOW RADIO App and streaming online, the station will play a mix of local music, local interviews, sport, local news and events. It will also be a platform for emerging artists and community voices.
“GLOW RADIO is all about the people of Hampshire and Surrey,” said Matt Vaughan, Station Manager of GLOW RADIO. “Our goal is to be a positive and exciting presence, bringing the community together through great music, important local stories, and live events that everyone can enjoy. We can’t wait to get started and see where this journey takes us!”

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The North East’s Frisk Radio is launching a new station playing high-energy music.

This latest addition to the Frisk Network goes live today, Friday 1st November at 6pm with producer and DJ, Rik Shaw hosting the first show.
The new station uses Vudio’s automatic beat mixing technology, which takes the output of the music scheduler and feeds it into a sophisticated mixing algorithm. This setup delivers seamless mixes of Frisk Bounce’s playlist around the clock.
Frisk Bounce joins the main Frisk DAB station and spin-offs Frisk Groove and Frisk Guilty Pleasures.
You can hear Frisk Bounce via the Frisk Player app, at www.friskradio.com, and through smart speakers.

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Spark Radio, the station run by students at Southport College and KGV Sixth Form College, is to launch on DAB from Monday 4th November.

With the expansion to DAB, it means the station will reach a potential audience of up to 330,000 across North Sefton, Central and West Lancashire.
Spark Radio is introducing a community-based programming style to appeal to diverse interests.
This coincides with the upcoming launch of KGV Sixth Form College’s new T Level in Media, Broadcast, and Production, set for September 2025.
The course will offer students an industry-focused education in media, and Spark Radio will give students a real-world broadcasting experience, from presenting to show production.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students,” said Stephen Musa, Vice Principal. Spark Radio’s DAB launch will provide hands-on experience in broadcasting, production and media management, offering invaluable skills for their future careers and a chance to make a real impact in the community.”

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Tower Radio, which was was launched by students at Spalding Grammar School about two years ago, is appealing for help.

The idea to start the station was partly inspired by former headteacher Mr. Wilkinson, who officially opened its studio – an old storage cupboard transformed to meet the station’s needs – before moving on to pastures new.
After returning from the recent half term break, it was discovered that a large water tank above the studio had burst, flooding the space, leaving it unable to be used.
Unfortunately, all the equipment was submerged and is unrepairable. The discovery on Monday morning was a shock to everyone involved, but the students and staff are determined to get back on air as soon as possible.
To make this happen, the students urgently need your support. If you have any old equipment that you no longer use, your donation could make a significant difference in helping them get back off the ground.
If you can help, or would like more information, email: info@towerradio.co.uk so radio stars of the future can get their station back on the air.

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