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Chris Evans has announced his programme on Virgin Radio UK is now sponsored by The National Lottery.
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show will also be part of The National Lottery’s 30th birthday celebrations, which take place in November this year.
Of the partnership, Chris said: “I’ve always loved The National Lottery. I’ve loved what it does and how it does it. And who doesn’t love a game of ‘What would you do if you won the lottery?’”
Opening his show on Monday to launch the partnership, Chris said: “Here’s the thing. They said it could be you… and it is. It’s us! We’re here with our massive new sponsor The National Lottery.”
He praised the organisation’s work, and added: “We’re celebrating 30 years of The National Lottery in November, and they raise an average of £30 million a week on average for Good Causes.”
Steve Parkinson, brand and marketing director at The National Lottery operator Allwyn said: “As part of the wider celebration of 30 years of The National Lottery, this campaign will hero both lottery winners and the contributions made over the years to support Good Causes.
“It’s fantastic to have an advocate as passionate and respected as Chris on board – he was the perfect choice to raise awareness for the vital work The National Lottery facilitates.”
David Wilcox, Commercial Director at News Broadcasting, concludes: “Chris Evans, Virgin Radio UK and The National Lottery are a match made in heaven. And for this partnership to come together as The National Lottery celebrates 30 years of amazing good works means the stage is set for some wonderful and inspiring storytelling.”

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Virgin Radio UK has hired broadcaster Mark Wogan for cover work on Virgin Radio Chilled.
Mark, who is Terry Wogan’s son, will present his first shows filling in on Saturday 26th October and Sunday 27th October from 6 to 10am.
He said: “I’m excited to once again embrace my status as the world’s oldest nepo baby. It’s great to have the Wogan name back on the radio and I’m delighted to be on the air with Virgin Radio UK.”
Stuart Davies, Content Manager, Virgin Radio UK said: “Mark has many stories to tell and I’m sure our listeners will enjoy his wit, style and that suave voice inherited from his dad.”

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Hospital Radio Lynn is celebrating its 50th anniversary and looking for volunteers to join.
The patient radio service, which serves the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn, was established on 17th April 1974, and says it remains committed to providing high-quality radio programming that enhances the hospital experience for patients.
It is now looking for locals to volunteer as presenters, ward visitors, fundraisers and more.
To express your interest in volunteering or for more information, contact the Personnel Manager Steve Kirman via personnel.manager@hospitalradiolynn.org.uk.
You can also see the station’s website at hospitalradiolynn.org.uk.

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Lorna Clarke has received Music Week’s Outstanding Contribution award, presented to her by Lorna Clarke and Jo Whiley.
Lorna, the BBC’s Director of Music, has played a key role in BBC Music broadcasting including coverage of events such as Glastonbury, which was reflected in the tribute video which featured the likes of Chris Martin of Coldplay, Jason Iley, Tony Harlow and Emily Eavis.
The video also featured BBC presenters including Greg James, Jo Whiley, Clara Amfo and Lauren Laverne.
The Women in Music event on Friday 11th October concluded with the Outstanding Contribution award, which recognises a woman who has made a major impact in the music industry, through her longevity, sustained success and commitment to driving change and equality.
In her speech closing the ceremony, Lorna said: “I think it is just so lovely to receive this recognition, so thank you Music Week. If anybody is in any doubt about why you need a celebration of women in music, just look around in this room – you can feel it – so please keep it going.”
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The first four awards in Round Six of the small-scale DAB awards have been announced by Ofcom.
The winning applications have been confirmed in Bournemouth, Poole, Isle of Wight and Warminster.
The Isle of Wight and Warminster areas only attracted one licence per area, and the single applicants – West Wiltshire Digital Radio CIC and Wight Digital Radio CIC – were awarded with their respective area licences.
In Bournemouth, three applications were submitted, with the winning bid being owned by BH Community DAB Limited – a joint venture between Hope FM, Hot Radio, Hospital Radio Bedside and Wide FM (communications company).
In awarding, Ofcom said Hope’s shareholding had to be cut down from 35% to 5% as per the ownership rules surrounding a religious company being involved in a small-scale DAB service, to which BH Community DAB were happy to do as its business plan was not reliant on funding from Hope FM.
And in Poole, out of the two applications, the licence was awarded to Wide Digital, which contains mostly the same shareholders as BH Community DAB, albeit with different amounts.
As a result, the shareholding needs to change to reduce Hope FM to 5% as per paragraph 2 of Part II of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Act 1990, where such participants are limited to a maximum 5% shareholding in a small-scale multiplex licensee.
All new licencees have 18 months to commence broadcasting.
The other 23 areas for Round Six are yet to be announced.

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Music licensing platform Slipstream has acquired Anthem Entertainment’s production music businesses, specifically UK-based Cavendish Music and US-based Jingle Punks and 5 Alarm Music.

The acquisition comprises more than 650,000 tracks, together with music production capabilities and now positions Slipstream as the largest global independent music licensing platform.
The deal was facilitated by Pollen Street Capital, whilst Moelis & Company acted as exclusive financial advisor to Anthem Entertainment on the transaction.
Dan Demole, co-founder of Jingle Punks and former President of Anthem Production Music Group, and Jesse Korwin, former Managing Director of Jingle Punks, founded Slipstream in 2021. Now, with this new acquisition, they are reclaiming their previous businesses, marking a full-circle moment for both.
Cavendish Music is the UK’s oldest and largest independent production music publisher, celebrated for its high-quality compositions and extensive catalog used across global media platforms.
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Dan Demole, CEO of Slipstream, said: “This acquisition is a homecoming for us. Jesse and I built both Jingle Punks and Slipstream on the foundation of making great music accessible to every type of creator. We now have an unprecedented opportunity to build on the success of both brands while leading the next wave of innovation in music licensing. With this vast catalog and our tech-enabled platform, we’re not only the largest independent player in the space, but also the most innovative.”
Jesse Korwin, Chief Revenue Officer of Slipstream, adds: “Our focus is to blend creativity with technology, making it easier for TV networks and producers, brands, filmmakers, and creators of all sizes to find and license the perfect soundtrack for their content. We’re excited to leverage our experience in production music and our deep understanding of client needs to deliver something truly groundbreaking for the industry.”
Anthem Entertainment will make an investment in Slipstream as part of the transaction. Anthem Entertainment CEO, Jason Klein, commented: “Anthem’s focus since my appointment in January 2023 has been on building its core music publishing and recorded music divisions, while considering the best path forward for our production music businesses.
“This sale to Slipstream has placed Jingle Punks, 5 Alarm and Cavendish Music back in the familiar and capable hands of proven leaders in the production music and technology space. Dan and Jesse already know these businesses and have a unique vision for their future as part of Slipstream. Our belief in them as leaders and their vision is the reason we have also chosen to invest in Slipstream going forward.”
Michael Katramados, Partner at Pollen Street, adds: “We are very excited to be partnering up with the Slipstream team and supporting them in a transformational acquisition that will create one of the market leaders in production music. Combining a vast music library, fresh tech and Dan and Jesse’s deep industry expertise, makes this a very exciting business to be part of and one that could contribute materially in reshaping an industry that is evolving at a rapid pace.”
Photo: Dan Demole and Jesse Korwin

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