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Aiir has added support for Bluesky to Studio Inbox, its listener interaction dashboard product.

Customers can now see replies to their posts or mentions of their handle on Bluesky, as well as reply, follow, like and repost.
Bluesky sits alongside other content like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, SMS, email, website form submissions and RSS feeds.
Studio Inbox brings all of these messages together in one screen and allows users to post content directly to Bluesky, such as news articles, from Aiir’s Social Publisher tool.
Gav Richards, Aiir CTO: “Bluesky has rapidly gained popularity in recent months, with millions of new users joining as an alternative to X (formerly Twitter).
“Our customers have requested the addition of Bluesky to Studio Inbox and we’re delighted to announce we’re launching this today.”
Studio Inbox is available in the USA on barter by Premiere Networks, with cash deals available in UK, Canada, and the rest of the world.

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Daniel Middleton – aka DanTDM on YouTube – is joining Classic FM to front a new video game music series.

Next Level with DanTDM launches this Saturday 11th January at 9pm for an hour and will go on till Easter.
In the first episode on Saturday, he will celebrate gaming’s most legendary soundtracks including The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy VII, and The Elder Scrolls V, Street Fighter II and one of his favourite games, Minecraft.
It’s not the first video game music show on the station – in 2012, VGM first entered the Classic FM Hall of Fame and, since then, the station has been a significant supporter of the genre. In 2017, Classic FM broadcast the UK’s first radio series dedicated to VGM, when it launched High Score.
DanTDM said: “Teenage me wouldn’t be able to believe I have my own radio show! Having studied music production at university and then worked in video games for the past 15 years, being given a show that celebrates the meeting of these two worlds feels totally surreal. Classic FM is such an iconic station and I’m really grateful and excited to have been given this opportunity.”
Philip Noyce, Classic FM’s Managing Editor, said: This is a very exciting day for Classic FM, as we welcome the brilliant DanTDM to the presenting line-up. Watched by millions, he is a huge star in the gaming world, as well as being a fan of classical music – so it’s fantastic that he’s joining as the host of Next Level with DanTDM.
“Across three months, he will not only showcase the greatest video game music to our loyal listeners, but with Dan at the controls, we’re looking forward to welcoming VGM fans to Classic FM for the first time too. We have always championed new forms of classical music, from film scores to gaming soundtracks, so I’m pleased to announce this next chapter in our support of video game music.”
Next Level with DanTDM is broadcast on Saturdays from 9pm to 10pm on Classic FM.

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Journalist, broadcaster, and Sunday Times columnist Rod Liddle will be the new host of its Saturday morning show starting this weekend.

A long-standing columnist for The Sunday Times, as well a writer for The Sun and associate editor of The Spectator, Rod also worked on the BBC Today programme from 1988, later becoming its editor for five years.
He is also an author, with books including Too Beautiful For You (a collection of fiction), Selfish Whining Monkeys (a critique of the Boomer generation), and The Great Betrayal (a polemic). His fourth book, Dog: A Biography, is due out later this year.
Rod has made TV documentaries for Channel 4 and BBC Two, as well as a series for BBC Radio 4 on the relationships between wild animals and humans. He is also a regular commentator and guest on Question Time, Have I Got News for You, The Wright Stuff, Newsnight, Daily Politics and others.
Rod Liddle said:”I am thrilled, honoured and slightly terrified to be joining Times Radio as a weekly presenter. I hope that my programme might bring together fractured communities and spread peace and goodwill among people who hate each other.”
Tim Levell, programme director of Times Radio, added; “Rod is one of the most distinctive and fearless voices in British journalism. His show will bring energy to Saturday mornings, mixing sharp analysis with engaging conversations. Times Radio is the voice of The Times and Sunday Times, and this continues our mission to bring the best writers from the paper to our listeners. We’re delighted to have him on board.”

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Riverside Radio is celebrating 10 years of broadcasting to London this week having launched as Wandsworth Radio on January 12th 2015.

The station has seen many presenters through its doors, including those now on-air at Radio 1, Capital, Virgin and more.
To commemorate its 10th anniversary, the station is launching a charity appeal in support of Sound Vision, its long-time charity partner.
Sound Vision funds the Riverside Radio club for local young people, providing them with the skills and confidence to thrive in media and beyond. The charity appeal aims to raise funds to expand this vital programme, ensuring even more young people benefit from creative opportunities.
Founded by former local BBC presenter Jason Rosam, Riverside Radio has provided a platform for local stories, music, and voices, while supporting aspiring broadcasters through training and mentoring.
Reflecting on the milestone, Jason said: “Ten years ago, we set out to create a station that celebrated the vibrant spirit of Wandsworth. Today, Riverside Radio stands as a testament to the power of community-driven media.
“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved and grateful to everyone who has contributed to our journey. Here’s to the next decade of broadcasting excellence!”
Listeners are invited to join the celebrations by tuning in to a special birthday broadcast on Riverside Breakfast with Jason Rosam and Battersea Power Station featuring highlights from the past decade, interviews with key contributors, and messages from the community. Donations to the charity appeal can be made via the Sound Vision website at soundvision.charity.
See Ten Years of Riverside Radio on the station’s website here.

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The Audio & Radio Industry Awards 2025 has appointed former BBC boss Bob Shennan as Chair of Judges and announced a new location – Leicester Square.

This year’s event will take place at ODEON Luxe, a couple of doors away from the UK’s biggest commercial radio group Global, who have distanced themselves from the event for the last 10 years after leaving the Radio Academy.
The awards evening is scheduled for May 14th – which is also the date RAJAR releases its listening figures for Q1, 2025.
Entries will open tomorrow, Wednesday 8th January 2025, with 21 categories open to enter – four specifically for radio stations.
Bob Shennan, says: “It is an honour to follow in the footsteps of Phil Riley as The Radio Academy ARIAS Chair of Judges. Phil has done an outstanding job for our sector and leaves a tremendous legacy. Radio and audio in the UK are flourishing. I truly believe our country boasts the finest content and best creative talent in the world. Each year it will be our ambition that The ARIAS proves that.”
Phil Riley says: “I’m delighted to be handing the reins over to Bob Shennan. He is undoubtedly one of the leading figures in our industry and will do a great job in ensuring the ARIAS remain the leading audio and radio awards in the UK for the next decade. There are really exciting plans for the future of the ARIAS and I shall look on with great pride as the awards continue to grow in the years to come.”
The Radio Academy will be partnering with Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund again to help make the entry process as accessible as possible. The fund reimburses the cost of entering audio awards for independent audio producers of colour and those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Early Bird entries close on 22nd January and all entries will close by 12th February.
Aradhna Tayal Leach, Managing Director of The Radio Academy says: “Following a truly inspiring year with some of the biggest global audio sensations emerging from the UK, I’m very excited to be launching The Radio Academy ARIAS 2025.
“We’re proud to highlight the huge breadth of talent and the sheer impact that the UK audio and radio industry has on millions of listeners locally and across the globe. I look forward to welcoming all our peers as we come together in our exciting new venue for a night of celebration!”
ARIAS 2025 Updated Award Categories:

Best New Presenter Award
Best Music Breakfast Radio Show Award
Best Speech Breakfast Radio Show Award
Best Music Entertainment Award (Show or Presenter)
Best Speech Entertainment Award (Show or Presenter)
Best Music Award (Show or Presenter)
Best Comedy Award (Show or Presenter)
Best Factual Single Episode Award
Best Factual Series Award
Best Drama or Fiction Award
Best News or Current Affairs Award
Best Sports Award (Show or Presenter)
Best Event Coverage Award
Best Sonic Branding Award
Best Commercial Partnership Award
The Social Impact Award
The Creative or Technical Innovation Award
Local Radio Station of The Year
UK Radio Station or Radio Network of The Year
UK Audio Brand of the Year
Radio Times Moment of the Year

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Classic FM has signed up choirmaster Gareth Malone for an eight-week series to help introduce new listeners to classical music. Together with Gareth Malone starts on Friday (10th January) and will be broadcast every Friday from 9pm to 10pm. The series has been created for listeners who want to explore and enjoy the world of classical music more.

Every week, Gareth will celebrate the music, musicians, ideas and initiatives that have provided a ‘way in’ to classical music, recommending the best pieces of music along the way. Gareth Malone said: “I’m delighted to be joining Classic FM for this exciting series. I’ll be welcoming you into the world of classical music and dispelling a few myths whilst I’m at it.
“The new year is a great time to kick start a new hobby or get back into something you’ve neglected – so join me back at the music gym! 
“From familiar pieces to those you might not know, there’ll be something for everyone. We’ll be getting to know music that’s infectiously catchy, emotional and memorable. I can’t wait to get started.” Philip Noyce, Classic FM’s Managing Editor, said: “Gareth’s enthusiasm and passion for classical music is infectious, and he shares our mission to make classical music accessible and relevant to all, which he does in a very entertaining and engaging way. He is the perfect host of one of our major new series for 2025, as we introduce a whole new audience to the music we love. He is a force of nature in the world of music and we’re excited to welcome him to the Classic FM family for Together with Gareth Malone.”

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