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The return of the chameleon
From Radio Today. Posted July 4 2008, 9.04am
The famous Listen in Colour strapline and chameleon-based logo for Jazz FM is returning to promote the relaunch of the digital only station later this year. (more)

Jazz FM to be relaunched in the UK
From Media Network Weblog. Posted June 30 2008, 12.56pm
The Local Radio Company Plc has signed a three year licencing agreement with Guardian Media Group (”GMG”) to broadcast Jazz FM on DAB, the Internet and digital television in the UK.  Broadcasts are expected to begin in late autumn. Local Radio Company Chairman Richard Wheatley said “Our previous success in developing and building the Jazz FM brand and our [...] (more)

TLRC sells stations, resurrects Jazz FM
From Digital Spy. Posted June 30 2008, 9.49am
The Local Radio Company sells six FM stations but announces plans to resurrect Jazz FM. (more)

Wheatley to relaunch Jazz FM
From Radio Today. Posted June 29 2008, 1.10am
The Local Radio Company has signed a three-year licensing deal with GMG Radio to re-launch Jazz FM in the UK. (more)

Comeback for retuned Jazz FM
From Media Guardian. Posted June 28 2008, 11.05pm
Radio station Jazz FM to be relaunched later this year (more)

Campbell Burnap
From Media Guardian. Posted June 12 2008, 7.55am
Obituary: Trombonist and bandleader best known for presenting Mainstem on Jazz FM (more)

Play promotes Birmingham Jazz
From Radio Today. Posted June 4 2008, 8.08am
Internet radio station Play Jazz UK has partnered with the 24th annual Birmingham International Jazz Festival, and will broadcast reports, interviews and clips from the event. (more)

Jazz man Campbell Burnap dies
From Radio Today. Posted June 3 2008, 12.47am
Jazz trombonist and former Smooth FM, BBC Radio 2 and theJazz broadcaster Campbell Burnap has died of cancer at the age of 68. (more)

More line up for Q Radio
From Radio Today. Posted May 19 2008, 12.48pm
Jazz records founder Eddie Piller and acclaimed young stand-up comic Russell Kane from BBC Radio 2 and Big Brother's Big Mouth are to join all new Q Radio which launches on June 2nd. (more)

Letter: Humphrey Lyttelton
From Media Guardian. Posted May 2 2008, 11.10pm
Jonathan Fenby writes: Monday at 8pm was, for years and years, Humph's time with the Best of Jazz (more)

Radiohead pay tribute to Lyttelton
From Digital Spy. Posted April 28 2008, 7.03pm
Radiohead pay tribute to jazz star Humphrey Lyttelton who died last Friday. (more)

My media: Jez Nelson
From Media Guardian. Posted April 27 2008, 11.02pm
Jez Nelson, presenter, Jazz on 3 (more)

Humphrey Lyttelton dies, aged 86
From Digital Spy. Posted April 26 2008, 10.42am
Jazz legend and radio host Humphrey Lyttelton dies in hospital. (more)

Radio legend Humph dies
From Radio Today. Posted April 26 2008, 9.07am
Legendary BBC radio presenter Humphrey Lyttelton has died aged 86 after a short illness. In a radio career that spanned more than 40 years, Humph was loved by fans of both comedy and jazz, presenting Radio 2's The Best of Jazz and Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. He retired from the jazz show last month, but a new series of the comedy panel game was due to be recorded and aired later this year. (more)

Humphrey Lyttelton dies
From Radio Today. Posted April 26 2008, 9.07am
Legendary BBC radio presenter Humphrey Lyttelton has died aged 86 after a short illness. In a radio career that spanned more than 40 years, Humph was loved by fans of both comedy and jazz, presenting Radio 2's The Best of Jazz and Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. (more)

Humphrey Lyttelton dies in hospital at 86
From Media Guardian. Posted April 26 2008, 12.10am
Jazz trumpeter and presenter of Radio 4 comedy show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, has died in hospital (more)

Jazzman and radio host Lyttelton dies at 86
From Media Guardian. Posted April 26 2008, 12.10am
Jazz trumpeter and presenter of Radio 4 comedy show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, has died in hospital (more)

Obituary: Humphrey Lyttelton
From Media Guardian. Posted April 25 2008, 10.20pm
Obituary: The late George Melly on fellow jazz musician Humphrey Lyttleton, also chairman of radio show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (more)

EXCLUSIVE: Full Sky Digital EPG listings after reshuffle
From Biz Asia. Posted April 24 2008, 11.52am
BizAsia.co.uk brings you the full Sky Digital channel listings as they will appear after the reshuffle. There are no changes planned for following EPG categories Documentaries, Sports, Adult and Radio. Sky plans to implement a marketing campaign through a number of different media prior to the changes taking place in order to inform viewers of the changes. The new channel line up is currently scheduled to be implemented on a genre by genre basis between 05:00 and 08:00 on the dates specified below. 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GMG to press ahead with Jazz FM on DAB
From Digital Spy. Posted April 23 2008, 2.18pm
GMG Radio plans to launch Jazz FM on DAB in London, the North West and the West Midlands. (more)

UK regulator denies Smooth Radio format change requests
From Media Network Weblog. Posted April 23 2008, 12.10pm
At its meeting on 22 April 2008, UK communications regulator Ofcom’s Radio Licensing Committee (RLC) rejected format change requests submitted by Guardian Media Group regarding Smooth Radio in London and Smooth Radio in the North-West (102.2 and 100.4 FM). Ofcom says it welcomes GMG’s desire to provide jazz services on DAB. However, under existing legislation, Ofcom cannot [...] (more)

GMG must keep the jazz on Smooth
From Digital Spy. Posted April 23 2008, 11.14am
Ofcom rejects GMG Radio's request to drop the 45-hours-per-week jazz requirement on Smooth Radio. (more)

Ofcom tells Smooth Radio to keep jazz output
From Media Guardian. Posted April 23 2008, 10.32am
Media regulator Ofcom has rejected a bid by GMG Radio to drop jazz programming from its Smooth Radio stations in London and the north-west. By John Plunkett (more)

Ofcom say no to Smooth
From Radio Today. Posted April 23 2008, 10.20am
UPDATED: Ofcom has rejected GMG Radio's request to drop jazz music from it's Smooth Radio stations in London and in the North-West, after the results of a public consultation.Despite the decision, GMG Radio still plan to relaunch Jazz FM on digital radio in London, the north west and the West Midlands. (more)

Satellite Radio in April Offers Jazz, Hockey, and the Pope
From radio.about.com. Posted April 4 2008, 1.00am
As XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio desperately await final approval of a proposed merger, programming continues in separate mode. XM is teaming up with EWTN Global Catholic Network to start the... (more)

Birdsong +1 launched on DAB
From Radio Today. Posted April 1 2008, 1.20am
Following the closure of digital radio station theJazz, GCap Media has made use of spare capacity on Digital One by introducing a catch-up service for the Birdsong. (more)

theJazz confirms closure date
From Radio Today. Posted March 28 2008, 12.16pm
Digital radio station theJazz will close next week. Industry rumours suggested the station might be thrown a life-line along with Planet Rock, which will stay on-air for another month, but GCap has confirmed the closure date and time as midnight on Monday 31st March. (more)

Planet Rock saved.. for now
From Radio Today. Posted March 22 2008, 12.21pm
Planet Rock will continue broadcasting beyond the original closure date offered by GCap chief executive Fru Hazlitt. The station was due to shut down on March 28th along with theJazz from digital platforms including Digital One and Sky. (more)

Private lives
From Financial Times. Posted March 18 2008, 2.00am
Talking of veterans, I see that Humphrey Lyttelton, the jazz trumpeter, is giving up his Radio 2 show, The Best of Jazz , after 40 years. Mr Lyttelton is said to... (more)

GMG's Jazz consultation opens
From Radio Today. Posted March 14 2008, 12.29pm
Ofcom has started the consulation process to gather views on GMG Radio's latest Format change request. As previously reported, GMG wants to remove 45 hours a week of jazz music from both Smooth Radio in the north west and London in return for providing a digital jazz station. (more)

GMG 'can't swap FM jazz for DAB station'
From Digital Spy. Posted March 14 2008, 11.25am
Ofcom starts consulting on GMG's request to drop its requirement to play jazz on Smooth Radio. (more)

Lyttelton retires from Radio 2 jazz show
From Media Guardian. Posted March 12 2008, 10.02am
Veteran BBC Radio 2 presenter Humphrey Lyttelton is to retire from his Best of Jazz show after 40 years. By Leigh Holmwood (more)

Lyttelton retires from Radio 2
From Radio Today. Posted March 11 2008, 12.10pm
Former professional jazz trumpet player Humphrey Lyttelton is to retire from presenting The Best of Jazz on BBC Radio 2 on March 17th. (more)

Where Art Thou O Jazz Radio?
From radio.about.com. Posted March 10 2008, 12.00am
A site visitor to Radio.about.com wants to know why there are so few commercial jazz radio stations. He's afraid programmers won't go out on a limb. He's partially right -... (more)

Arrow awarded two regional Dutch mediumwave licences
From Media Network Weblog. Posted March 4 2008, 8.03pm
The winners of the five regional Dutch mediumwave licences advertised in November 2007 have been announced. Two have been awarded to Crosspoints BV, the company that owns Arrow Classic Rock and Arrow Jazz FM. This has caused great surprise in the Netherlands, given that Arrow recently relinquished the high power channel of 675 kHz. The company [...] (more)

Jazz FM to relaunch on DAB
From Media Guardian. Posted February 28 2008, 3.16pm
Jazz FM is to return on digital audio broadcasting radio less than a fortnight after GCap Media announced the demise of digital station theJazz. By John Plunkett (more)

Jazz FM set to return
From Radio Today. Posted February 28 2008, 9.00am
GMG Radio has submitted plans to Ofcom to re-launch the online stream of jazzfm.com as a digital DAB station broadcasting to London and the North West. If approved, it would see the return of the brand that first launched in London in 1990. (more)

Is digital radio any good?
From Media Guardian. Posted February 13 2008, 11.17am
With the announcement of the sad departure of theJazz and the mighty Planet Rock this week, things are looking bleak for digital radio. Does the medium deserve to be abandoned? (more)

Jazz moves to Classic FM
From Radio Today. Posted February 13 2008, 7.30am
Following news about the close of digital station theJazz, parent company GCap Media will introduce a new two-hour nightly jazz show on Classic FM. (more)

Asian radio industry gives DAB backing
From Biz Asia. Posted February 12 2008, 10.25pm
DAB radio IS the future, say key players in the UK Asian radio sector. The industry is already split over DAB. Is it the cornerstone of the future of digital radio, or is it a hugely expensive white elephant that has already been overtaken by rival delivery platforms such as the web? Earlier this week, GCap Media announced it is to pull back from digital radio to help double profits as part of an overhaul which will see digital radio brands such as theJazz and Planet Rock close down (it has already closed down Core, Life and Disney). BizAsia.co.uk has spoken to the key figures of Asian radio industry who all unanimously supported DAB. Jenny Abramsky, Director, BBC Audio & Music "The BBC has been at the forefront of digital radio for more than ten years and remains fully committed to DAB and the other digital delivery platforms. There's an exciting future for radio. It is central to the lives of huge numbers of people who listen every week. "Recent RAJAR listening figures show that nearly 5.6 million people tune into BBC Radio via DAB each week and the BBC's digital-only networks continue to grow, with two networks – 6 Music and BBC 7 – recently posting record listening figures." Raj Baddhan, Station Manager, ZEE Radio “As a new player in the UK Asian DAB market, we are positive our carefully sifted programming will attract new listeners to digital radio. Programming, packaging and the marketing of the station are factors that can determine the popularity of one station; we aim to deliver on all three. Watch this space." John Ogden, Director, Club Asia "This is a very difficult time for Commercial stations who have been heavily exposed in DAB. Many groups pursued a "land grab" when DAB was launched. They are now realising that the costs of maintaining present simulcast services are largely unsustainable. "However, Commercial Radio is questioning the viability of DAB just as interest among retailers, manufacturers and listeners has never been higher. 23% of homes have DAB digital radio and 30% of homes are listening to radio on a digital platform. However, those listeners clearly demand more than a simulcast of what's already available on their old AM or FM frequencies. We remain excited about our role in the new Channel 4 led multiplex. It is clear to us at Club Asia that DAB has a role in a fast converging UK media industry. DAB is part of a bouquet of opportunities offered to listeners in the future. Listening via the internet and mobile technology will complete the picture. The key is providing new and exciting services that listeners can't get elsewhere" Surjit Singh Ghuman, Director, Asian FX and Panjab Radio "Panjab Radio has proved itself as a leading brand on digital radio with its niche programming. Once again we’re doing the same with Asian FX by offering an entity, which is individual but also something, which listeners have shown interest in. I’m hoping we can turn around the negative press DAB has been receiving of late by shaking up the market with our Asian FX, just like we did with Panjab Radio." Sunrise Radio, which is launching nationally on DAB early next-year refused to provide us with a quote on their plans. Related links: RAJAR Results: Record high listeners for DAB EXCLUSIVE: ZEE Radio launch details emerge Asian FX confirmed for West Midlands DAB launch Two new radio stations launch on Midlands DAB Club Asia to offer podcasts via 4 Digital Group Sunrise Radio to go national after new licence win BBC Asian Network to launch two free podcasts (more)

DAB not viable: theJazz dies
From Rapid TV News. Posted February 12 2008, 3.11pm
UK radio group GCap Media is to close its two remaining digital-only stations and sell its stake in the national commercial DAB multiplex to Arqiva. (more)

DRDB 'regrets' GCap's retreat from DAB
From Digital Spy. Posted February 11 2008, 1.20pm
The group charged with promoting DAB radio says it "regrets" GCap's decision to close Planet Rock and the Jazz. (more)

UK?s GCap Media decides to close its digital radio stations
From Media Network Weblog. Posted February 11 2008, 12.44pm
Fru Hazlitt, the new Chief Executive of UK broadcasting group GCap Media plc, today presented her strategy for the Company and its subsidiaries. The strategy includes: * the closure of non-core brands theJazz and Planet Rock * Disposal of Xfm regional analogue licences in Scotland, South Wales and Manchester and focusing on Xfm’s heritage as a London brand and [...] (more)

DAB trade body stays positive
From Radio Today. Posted February 11 2008, 12.22pm
The Digital Radio Development Bureau has acknowledged GCap Media's decision to sell their share in Digital One and close theJazz and Planet Rock by saying they look forward to the emergence of new national DAB only services, and the rationalisation of the commercial radio national DAB provision. (more)

GCap to pull out of DAB and cut costs
From Financial Times. Posted February 11 2008, 8.32am
The radio group is to close its remaining digital-only stations, Planet Rock and theJazz, in an effort to improve profits and fend off a £313m approach from Global Media (more)

GCap digital stations for the chop
From Media Guardian. Posted February 11 2008, 7.58am
GCap Media is to close its digital radio stations TheJazz and Planet Rock and sell its stake in national digital radio operator Digital One. By John Plunkett. (more)

Xfm network for sale
From Radio Today. Posted February 11 2008, 7.35am
Xfm stations outside London have been put up for sale by GCap Media today, as announced in Fru Hazlitt's new set of cost-cutting measures for the company. Also announced, as expected, theJazz and Planet Rock are to close and Digital One is to be disposed of. (more)

Xfm and Digital One for sale
From Radio Today. Posted February 11 2008, 7.35am
Xfm stations outside London have been put up for sale by GCap Media today, as announced in Fru Hazlitt's new set of cost-cutting measures for the company. Also announced, as expected, the new chief executive is to close theJazz and Planet Rock and dispose of the Digital One multiplex. (more)

Capital Radio on your iPhone
From Radio Today. Posted February 11 2008, 2.08am
GCap Media has launched an iPhone and iPod Touch interface with a difference. Users of the iPhone and visting musicradio.com are given the option to listen live to a number of stations including theJazz, Xfm and Capital 95.8 - with or without wifi coverage. (more)

More Digital One on the coast
From Radio Today. Posted February 8 2008, 5.31am
The national DAB network for GCap Media's Digital One network has extended with a new transmitter for the Yorkshire Coast. The new relay in Whitby will serve 30,000 people who were previously unable to receive national stations such as theJazz and Planet Rock. (more)

Digital jazz contenders challenge BBC
From Media Guardian. Posted January 25 2008, 12.05am
John L Walters argues that a new competitor for Radio 3 has at last reinvigorated jazz broadcasting (more)

Less Fun but more jazz on DAB
From Radio Today. Posted January 9 2008, 8.32pm
It might not seem big news in the 21st century for a station to go stereo but a year after launch and Classic FM's sister station theJazz has secured extra capacity on the Digital One national multiplex. The station now transmits a stereo signal DAB at 128kbps. (more)

Peterson tribute on theJazz
From Radio Today. Posted December 28 2007, 6.49pm
GCap's national digital station theJazz is suspending normal programmes on Saturday to pay tribute to Oscar Peterson, the jazz pianist who passed away this week at the age of 82. (more)

Special tribue on the Jazz
From Radio Today. Posted December 28 2007, 6.44pm
GCap's national digital station theJazz is suspending normal programmes on Saturday to pay tribute to Oscar Peterson, the jazz pianist who passed away this week at the age of 82. (more)

theJazz searches for a star
From Radio Today. Posted December 20 2007, 1.33pm
Digital station theJazz will celebrate it's first birthday on Christmas Day with the launch of a competition to find the country’s next big jazz star. (more)

theJazz flies to Toronto
From Radio Today. Posted December 20 2007, 8.49am
Digital-only station theJazz has teamed with Jazz Services to showcase the best of British jazz talent at January’s International Association of Jazz Education conference in Toronto. Highlights of the event will be broadcast on Helen Mayhew's evening show. (more)

TheJazz to launch talent contest
From Media Guardian. Posted December 20 2007, 7.20am
Digital radio station TheJazz is to start an X Factor-style hunt to find the nation's next big jazz star. By John Plunkett (more)

BBC launches music podcasts
From Radio Today. Posted November 12 2007, 4.54pm
The BBC has today launched music podcasts. A wide range of musical genres will be available including pop, folk, hip hop, jazz, indie, rhythm and Blues, dance, punk and Asian Music. (more)

Two new radio stations launch on Midlands DAB
From Biz Asia. Posted October 26 2007, 8.23pm
The West Midlands today have two new Asian radio stations on DAB, both of which are from the same umbrella group - Panjab Radio. It signed a contract with MXR digital to be a service provider on their West Midlands multiplex earlier this year. The successful religious and entertainment station Panjab Radio has been available in London digitally for the past seven years. It can also be picked up on DAB in West Yorkshire. This is the first time Panjab Radio has branched into the Midlands to tap into the highly populated Panjabi market. Not snubbing its non-Panjabi audiences, Panjab Radio has also launched a new general Asian entertainment station steering towards the youth tentatively called Q Asia (previously known as Urban Asia). The station officially begins broadcasting (with presenters) at the start of 2008, until then it hopes to generate enough noise around the new addition as a direct commercial competitor to Radio XL, Sunrise Radio and its Punjabi Radio. Q Asia will be announcing its official name and programme line-up in the coming days, keep it with BizAsia.co.uk for the exclusive news break. Previously, Surjit Singh Ghuman Managing Director of Panjab Radio said, "My four years of hard work and determination to get on to West Midlands on DAB has finally paid off and feels like a dream coming true, but in reality the very hard task of getting the message to the Panjabi community will start now and our listeners will be over the moon as they will not be confined to a TV and instead listen to us on DAB digital radio anywhere in the home, work or whilst on the move." Diane Wray, Managing Director MXR Digital said, "I am really delighted that Panjab Radio are joining the rosta of stations broadcast by MXR in the West Midlands and look forward to working with the team to promote DAB in the area." Panjab Radio is replacing the slot left vacant by Jazzfm, with its 128kbps capacity being split into two 64kbps - one for Panjab Radio and the other for Q Asia. Related links: Panjab Radio to launch in the West Midlands Biz Asia Industry Whispers - Issue 74 Panjab Radio all set to celebrate seven years Biz Exec: Surjit Ghuman - Panjab Radio (more)

Another award for theJazz
From Radio Today. Posted September 21 2007, 10.00am
Fresh from winning the Chairman’s Award at the annual Arqiva's earlier this year, GCap Media's national DAB digital radio station theJazz has been given the Media Award at the 21st annual British Jazz Awards. (more)

More jazz for BBC Radio 3
From Radio Today. Posted September 20 2007, 9.45pm
BBC Radio 3 has extended its deal with the London Jazz Festival for an extra four years. The station continues to be the principal media partner, as it has been since 2001. The new deal will run from 2008 to 2012 and will offer international radio coverage to the events. (more)

Radio 3 renews London Jazz Festival deal
From Media Guardian. Posted September 20 2007, 1.00am
8am: BBC Radio 3 has renewed its deal with the London Jazz Festival for a further five years. By Ben Dowell. (more)

New UK jazz station to launch
From Radio Today. Posted September 12 2007, 8.01am
Internet radio network Play UK is about to launch five new radio services - including a jazz station. The news comes less than a year after GCap Media launched a national jazz station on DAB with high-profile presenters. (more)

Voices of Freedom: A celebration of VOA jazz & Willis Conover
From Media Network Weblog. Posted September 6 2007, 11.54am
The Voice of America (VOA) and the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival (DEJF) are hosting a free concert in memory of VOA jazz host Willis Conover and in observance of the 50th anniversary of Dizzy Gillespie’s first State Department-sponsored trip.  Date: Monday, September 17, 2007   Time: 7:30 PM  Performers: Paquito D’Rivera, Musical Director - Alto Saxophone, Clarinet (Cuba) Milcho Leviev - [...] (more)

Panjab secures MXR space
From Radio Today. Posted September 1 2007, 1.32pm
Panjab Radio has agreed a deal with MXR Digital to take over space previously used by jazzfm.com on the West Midlands regional multiplex. The station will launch on November 1st, and brings the total number of digital outlets for the station to three, as they already transmit on DAB in London and West Yorkshire. (more)

First results for theJazz
From Radio Today. Posted August 16 2007, 8.23am
GCap Media's new digital only station theJazz has enterted the rating world with 334,000 listeners. The station launched eight months ago on Christmas Day and can now boast 7.0 average hours and a one per cent reach of the UK population. (more)

GCap moves into selling CDs to boost income
From Media Guardian. Posted August 7 2007, 1.00am
Classic FM owner GCap has entered a CD distribution and sales partnership with record label Universal Classics and Jazz. By Katie Allen. (more)

Spotlight: Pakistan Independence special shows
From Biz Asia. Posted August 1 2007, 8.44pm
To celebrate the 60th Independence Day of Pakistan, Asian TV and radio channels will broadcasting special shows. As every year, BizAsia.co.uk brings you a guide of what you can expect in the run up to the big day on Tuesday 14th August. This page will be updated on a regular basis. ARY Digital Super Kidz Funda - An Independence Day Special for kids of all ages that will invite them to experience and appreciate freedom. 12th, 13th and 14th August at 17:05. Pehla Pehr – The morning show to which the entire continent wakes up will have an Independence Day theme featuring special guests and topics of relevance. 13th and 14th August at 08:30. Marina Mornings - The Morning show seen across the globe with the ever so energetic and vivacious Marina Khan brings focuses on what Independence Day means to the Pakistani nation featuring special guests. 13th and 14th August at 09:05. Loose Talk – A comedy show guaranteed to satisfy appetite for every sense of humour represents Independence Day related issues in a light and comic manner. 12th August at 19:05. Main Bhi Pakistan Hoon – This discussion show will feature 4 participants representing the masses and a famous personality. Issues will be reviewed considering each point of view. 13th and 14th August at 19:05. Ek Safar – Pakistan – A four part documentary highlighting Pakistan’s performance in the areas of Sports, Economics & Business, Politics and Media. Achievers through history in these fields will be highlighted to identify their roles. Each documentary will trace Pakistan’s standing and position from 1947 to date. 11th August 5.30pm BST 12th, 13th and 14th at 18:30. Ek aur Pehloo – A special discussion program that talks about what we have become and where we stand in the 60 years of independence in terms of Patriotism, Education and Health. 12th August at 22:00. Yeh Bhi Pakistani Hai – After 60 years of independence Noor is looking for a Pakistani who still believes in the ideology of Pakistan and concept of separate country for the Muslim of subcontinent. Noor thinks that this Pakistani faith might have changed with the passage of time. Is today’s Pakistan what they dreamed for? 14th August at 19:30. Rang-e-Pakistan (Colors of Four Provinces) – a concert featuring Shafqat Amanat; Abrar-ul-Haq; Shehzad Roy; Strings; Humera Arshad; Fakhir; Haroon; Rahim Shah; Arif Lohar; Annie; Rabi Pirzada, Shazia Khushk, Mona Lisa. Faisal Qureshi, Nirma, Moamar Rana, Resham, Saud, Nighat Chaudhry and Faisal Qazi. Travel through the famous patriotic songs of each era presented along with theme based performances by these artists in the country. 13th August at 22:00. Dil Se Dil – Boundaries can divide nations, not humans. In an exceptional gesture of camaraderie, ARY Digital rises above antagonism and goes beyond boundaries not only to celebrate our Independence Day, but also to congratulate our Indian neighbors on theirs. The show boasts of the best in fashion, cinema, and music from Pakistan and India at Wahga Border. 14th August at 23:00. Ghonsla – A heart rendering telefilm directed by Ahson Talish starring Nabeel; Javeria Abbasi & many more. 11th August at 22:00. Subha ki Dastak - An enlightening play of Independence Day; a historical recap over the Formation of Pakistan in the most artistic way. It will take the youth back in time to a Village which is yet to be declared as part of India or Pakistan. The play will spin around two Muslim brothers as each of them is an active member of Muslim League and Congress and wish to have the village parted in their favor. This special play will not just educate youth about the issues faced by an individual state or tribe prior to Formation of Pakistan but will also highlight the culture and nationalism amongst the villagers. Directed by S. Azeem Ahmed starring Munawwar Saeed; Mehmood Aslam; Fahad Mustafa; Badar Khalil; Sarwat Gillani; Qaiser Naqvi; Amber Nausheen; Perveen Akber; Danish Nawaz; Shahzad Ali Khan; Rashid Farooqui & more. 12th 13th 14th August at 20:05. Yun Di Humain Azadi - A beautifully written special play of Independence Day by the most renowned writer of our nation Anwar Maqsood. He enlightens about his tenure of 60 years with Pakistan from October 1948, the day he arrived in Karachi with his family and as a child had an innocent dialogue with his Mother about this land, connecting with that conversation and activating the thought-process, this play is to bring an emotional state of patriotism in every Pakistani. Drama Ahson Talish starring Story by Anwer Maqsood starring Aijazz Aslam; Fardeen Khan (Child Star); Perveen Akber; Rashid Farooqui; Aslam Sheikh & more. 14th August at 22:00. Prime TV Classic Cinema Tum Salamat Raho Sunday 12th August at 13:15 Muslim Power Sunday 12th August at 20:00 Spot Light Special Sunday 12th August at 21:30 Jasmine Special Play Monday 13th August at 20:00 Music Extravaganza Monday 13th August at 21:30 Jee Aayan Noo Tuesday 14th August at 19:30 British Asian Awards Tuesday 14th August at 21:30 Above times for viewers living in the UK. (more)

Spotlight: Independence Day special shows
From Biz Asia. Posted August 1 2007, 8.44pm
To celebrate the 60th Independence Day of Pakistan and India, Asian TV and radio channels will broadcasting special shows. As every year, BizAsia.co.uk brings you a guide of what you can expect in the run up to Tuesday 14th August and Wednesday 15th August. This page will be updated on a regular basis. Independence Special This week at 16:00 Live celebrations Wednesday 15th August from 06:30 Super Kidz Funda - An Independence Day Special for kids of all ages that will invite them to experience and appreciate freedom. 12th, 13th and 14th August at 17:05. Pehla Pehr – The morning show to which the entire continent wakes up will have an Independence Day theme featuring special guests and topics of relevance. 13th and 14th August at 08:30. Marina Mornings - The Morning show seen across the globe with the ever so energetic and vivacious Marina Khan brings focuses on what Independence Day means to the Pakistani nation featuring special guests. 13th and 14th August at 09:05. Loose Talk – A comedy show guaranteed to satisfy appetite for every sense of humour represents Independence Day related issues in a light and comic manner. 12th August at 19:05. Main Bhi Pakistan Hoon – This discussion show will feature 4 participants representing the masses and a famous personality. Issues will be reviewed considering each point of view. 13th and 14th August at 19:05. Ek Safar – Pakistan – A four part documentary highlighting Pakistan’s performance in the areas of Sports, Economics & Business, Politics and Media. Achievers through history in these fields will be highlighted to identify their roles. Each documentary will trace Pakistan’s standing and position from 1947 to date. 11th August 5.30pm BST 12th, 13th and 14th at 18:30. Ek aur Pehloo – A special discussion program that talks about what we have become and where we stand in the 60 years of independence in terms of Patriotism, Education and Health. 12th August at 22:00. Yeh Bhi Pakistani Hai – After 60 years of independence Noor is looking for a Pakistani who still believes in the ideology of Pakistan and concept of separate country for the Muslim of subcontinent. Noor thinks that this Pakistani faith might have changed with the passage of time. Is today’s Pakistan what they dreamed for? 14th August at 19:30. Rang-e-Pakistan (Colors of Four Provinces) – a concert featuring Shafqat Amanat; Abrar-ul-Haq; Shehzad Roy; Strings; Humera Arshad; Fakhir; Haroon; Rahim Shah; Arif Lohar; Annie; Rabi Pirzada, Shazia Khushk, Mona Lisa. Faisal Qureshi, Nirma, Moamar Rana, Resham, Saud, Nighat Chaudhry and Faisal Qazi. Travel through the famous patriotic songs of each era presented along with theme based performances by these artists in the country. 13th August at 22:00. Dil Se Dil – Boundaries can divide nations, not humans. In an exceptional gesture of camaraderie, ARY Digital rises above antagonism and goes beyond boundaries not only to celebrate our Independence Day, but also to congratulate our Indian neighbors on theirs. The show boasts of the best in fashion, cinema, and music from Pakistan and India at Wahga Border. 14th August at 23:00. Ghonsla – A heart rendering telefilm directed by Ahson Talish starring Nabeel; Javeria Abbasi & many more. 11th August at 22:00. Subha ki Dastak - An enlightening play of Independence Day; a historical recap over the Formation of Pakistan in the most artistic way. It will take the youth back in time to a Village which is yet to be declared as part of India or Pakistan. The play will spin around two Muslim brothers as each of them is an active member of Muslim League and Congress and wish to have the village parted in their favor. This special play will not just educate youth about the issues faced by an individual state or tribe prior to Formation of Pakistan but will also highlight the culture and nationalism amongst the villagers. Directed by S. Azeem Ahmed starring Munawwar Saeed; Mehmood Aslam; Fahad Mustafa; Badar Khalil; Sarwat Gillani; Qaiser Naqvi; Amber Nausheen; Perveen Akber; Danish Nawaz; Shahzad Ali Khan; Rashid Farooqui & more. 12th 13th 14th August at 20:05. Yun Di Humain Azadi - A beautifully written special play of Independence Day by the most renowned writer of our nation Anwar Maqsood. He enlightens about his tenure of 60 years with Pakistan from October 1948, the day he arrived in Karachi with his family and as a child had an innocent dialogue with his Mother about this land, connecting with that conversation and activating the thought-process, this play is to bring an emotional state of patriotism in every Pakistani. Drama Ahson Talish starring Story by Anwer Maqsood starring Aijazz Aslam; Fardeen Khan (Child Star); Perveen Akber; Rashid Farooqui; Aslam Sheikh & more. 14th August at 22:00. Movie: The Rising: Mangal Pandey Wednesday 15th August at 08:30 Movie: Garv - Pride & Honour Wednesday 15th August at 16:00 Movie: Nayak Wednesday 15th August at 20:00 I For India This will showcase the results of what eminent jurists like Abdul Kalam and Amitabh Bachchan along with the people of India have chosen on nine topics - the icon of India, worst shame, greatest pride, political blot, best sports person, best film, best song, India Abroad USP and one thing/event that changed India. Wednesday 15th August at 13:30 Freedom at Midnight: 60 years of India & Pakistan's Independence This one hour show will bring together politicians, soldiers, artistes and ordinary people from both sides of the border. The show will be anchored by Barkha Dutt from Dubai and an anchor from Pakistan, live in Dubai, Islamabad and New Delhi. Wednesday 15th August at 17:30 60 Years of Sports A half an hour program, which will highlight the best, the worst, the most poignant moment and the popular sports personalities in the history of Indian sports since Independence. Wednesday 15th August at 06:00 & 15:00 Jai Jawan Priyanka Chopra will visit the historic Tenga, an important location for the 1960 Indo-China war in the special episode of Jai Jawan. Wednesday 15th August at 06:30 & 15:30 Chaman Lal Chaman Special Wednesday 15th August (throughout day) Classic Cinema Tum Salamat Raho Sunday 12th August at 13:15 Muslim Power Sunday 12th August at 20:00 Spot Light Special Sunday 12th August at 21:30 Jasmine Special Play Monday 13th August at 20:00 Music Extravaganza Monday 13th August at 21:30 Jee Aayan Noo Tuesday 14th August at 19:30 British Asian Awards Tuesday 14th August at 21:30 Special messages Special messages from Pakistan and India High Commissioners throughout the day exclusively on Sabras Radio. Tuesday 14th August & Wednesday 15th August Movie: Rang De Basanti Wednesday 15th August at 21:00 Movie: Swades Saturday 18th August at 21:00 Live celebrations Wednesday 15th August from 06:30 Movie: Purab Aur Paschim Wednesday 15th August at 10:00 Movie: Karma Wednesday 15th August at 20:00 Movie: Operation Akshar Wednesday 15th August at 10:00 Event: Jawan Hai India Wednesday 15th August at 19:30 Movie: 1947: Earth Wednesday 15th August at 00:00 Last 60 Days Before Azaadi Wednesday 15th August at 10:00 Movie: Kranti Wednesday 15th August at 12:00 Azaadi In Bollywood Wednesday 15th August at 17:00 60 Saal Ka Jawan Bharat Wednesday 15th August at 23:00 Above times apply to UK viewers only. Updated: 20:26 on 13/08/07 (more)

Venus TV inks deal with community radio station
From Biz Asia. Posted July 28 2007, 11.22am
Free-to-air broadcaster Venus TV has announced that it will be working closely on “numerous events” with community radio station Asian Star, which is partly owned by Ray C. Amongst other new ventures, the new deal will see the two broadcasters working together for the upcoming Jazzy B event, which is being held at The Centre in Slough on Saturday 4th August. The show will air live on Asian Star Radio and visual highlights will be screened on Venus TV at a later date. Asian Star Radio launched in March this year and airs on 101.6FM in Slough. Incidentally Ray C was a presenter on Venus TV but left due to his radio commitments. Venus TV is available on Sky Digital. Related link: Asian Star ready for official Monday launch (more)

theJazz Unveiling New Website
From Merry Media. Posted July 26 2007, 12.08pm
National jazz music station, theJazz, is unveiling its new website - thejazz.com - on 1 August, which will be a one-stop destination for all things jazz, shop, history, features and more.. (more)

New website for theJazz
From Radio Today. Posted July 26 2007, 8.00am
theJazz is launching a new interactive website on August 1st. The latest development for the national jazz station is another step by GCap Media to turn the once presenter-less station into a complete multi-media jazz brand. (more)

Format change for Smooth NW
From Radio Today. Posted July 5 2007, 12.06pm
GMG Radio are seeking a Format change for Smooth Radio in the northwest to bring it more in line with its sister stations around the country. Whilst the station would continue to play jazz, soul, blues and R&B, they are requesting the addition of east listening music across the output. (more)

Kim Andrew Elliott on Talk to America tomorrow
From Media Network Weblog. Posted June 27 2007, 9.30am
Kim Andrew Elliott, audience research analyst in the US International Broadcasting Bureau, will be on VOA’s Talk to America, tomorrow, 28 June, at 1400-1500 UTC, for another discussion about international broadcasting. Kim will interview Terrence Ripmaster, author of the new book Willis Conover: Broadcasting Jazz to the World. The programme follows the news at 1400 UTC on [...] (more)

Rock and pop for Classic FM
From Radio Today. Posted June 19 2007, 8.30am
Classic FM is introducing a new weekly series of programmes entitled "When Classic Meets..", which will feature a look at popular music tracks influenced by classical music. From jazz to rock and pop music, the 10 programmes will be sponsored by Lexus Hybrid in a six figure deal. (more)

Three new shows to jazz up Prime TV
From Biz Asia. Posted June 18 2007, 11.36pm
Prime TV is launching three new shows to jazz up its existing programming line-up. Two of the three shows are drama serials - 'Pyar Ho Janay Do' and 'Aurat Kahaani'. The third is a celeb chat show called 'Gup Shup with Sania Saeed'. 'Pyar Ho Janay Do' will be the first Pak–Indo play to be aired on the channel. This multi-star serial features some of the most famous names from both countries including Tina Parakh of 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii' and Pakistani model Vaneeza Ahmad. Legendry actor Shakeel plays the role of their father and the versatile Saba Peraviz is the perfect mother. 'Aurat Kahaani' as the name suggests is based on the true incidents involving women. Each episode depicts the torture, sexual discrimination and harassment which most of the women still suffer from. Its directed by Haroon Rashid and produced by Rubina Haroon. (more)

GCap Director George quits
From Radio Today. Posted May 29 2007, 12.12pm
GCap Media Commercial Director Duncan George has quit the group. The former GWR sales boss has held the position since the merger of Capital Radio and GWR in 2005, and has been responsible for a number of initiatives including the recently launched digital station, theJazz. (more)

Ex-Sindy arts man Anthony Barnes joins TheJazz
From Media Guardian. Posted May 29 2007, 1.00am
8am: Former Independent on Sunday reporter Anthony Barnes is joining Classic FM's sister station TheJazz as online editor. By Ben Dowell. (more)

PURE launches theJazz edition
From Radio Today. Posted May 22 2007, 8.16am
New national digital radio station theJazz is to launch a branded Pure Digital radio, to be available at selected Marks & Spencer's stores across the country. The special edition of the Pure ONE radio set will come complete with one-touch tuning to theJazz, and will be retailed at under £50. (more)

Jazzwise picks up award
From Press Gazette. Posted May 15 2007, 11.52am
The UK's biggest-selling Jazz magazine, Jazzwise, has won publication of the year at the first Ronnie Scott's Jazz Awards. (more)

Next step for Gcap's theJazz
From Radio Today. Posted April 30 2007, 8.00am
Ever-evolving national digital radio station theJazz has launched its own record label, in a deal with Universal Classics and Jazz (UCJ). The first branded album, 'Come Into The Cool', will be released in June followed by 'theJazz presents The Very Best of Latin Jazz'. (more)

GCap's theJazz to release compilation
From Media Guardian. Posted April 30 2007, 1.00am
1.30pm: GCap digital radio station theJazz is to launch its own record label. By John Plunkett. (more)

theJazz Find the Best Ever Jazz Record
From Merry Media. Posted April 9 2007, 2.25pm
theJazz have been running a poll to see what the best ever jazz record was - with The Miles Davis classic 'So What' at humber one.. (more)

theJazz comes alive
From Radio Today. Posted March 24 2007, 8.27pm
GCap Media station theJazz is set to introduce a full schedule of experienced presenters and big names to its digital-only output from April 6th. From David Jensen on drivetime to Jamie Cullum at weekends, plus a handful of former Jazz FM presenters, GCap really have gone to town on the new sound. (more)

theJazz unveils programme schedule
From thenoise.co.uk. Posted March 24 2007, 7.00am
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theJazz Welcomes New Names
From Merry Media. Posted March 24 2007, 3.42am
theJazz, the UK's first national DAB digital radio station dedicated to playing jazz night and day, welcomes a host of star names to the station this Easter weekend as it launches its full programme schedule.. (more)

Humphrey Takes a Rest From Radio 2
From Merry Media. Posted March 13 2007, 1.35pm
Humphrey Lyttelton last night announced that BBC Radio 2's The Best Of Jazz is to take a rest and return in the Summer of 2007.. (more)

Humphrey takes a BBC break
From Radio Today. Posted March 13 2007, 10.20am
Long time presenter of BBC Radio 2's The Best of Jazz, Humphrey Lyttelton, is to take a break from his programme, returning later this year. He has hosted the show non-stop for the last 40 years, so he is long ovedue a rest. The last show before the break will be on Monday 2 April. (more)

Humphrey Lyttelton jazz show takes a breather
From Media Guardian. Posted March 13 2007, 12.00am
Humphrey Lyttelton's The Best of Jazz is to become the latest long-running Radio 2 programme to come off air. By John Plunkett. (more)

Radio 2 drops Lyttelton jazz show
From Media Guardian. Posted March 13 2007, 12.00am
1pm: Humphrey Lyttelton's The Best of Jazz is to become the latest long-running Radio 2 programme to come off air. By John Plunkett. (more)

Arrow radio stations bought back by original owner
From Media Network Weblog. Posted March 9 2007, 11.06am
Ad Ossendrijver has agreed with the Dutch publishing company PCM to buy back the two Arrow radio stations - Arrow Classic Rock and Arrow Jazz FM - that he sold to them a year ago. PCM intended to use the radio stations as a means of promoting its newspaper de Volkskrant, through an expanded news service. But [...] (more)

Hungarian jazz radio station launched
From Media Network Weblog. Posted February 20 2007, 9.57am
A new Hungarian radio station, 90.9 “Jazzy Rádió,” was launched on Monday, reports fn.hu. The station is devoted solely to jazz, and is aimed at educated listeners with high incomes. Imre Suri, managing director of Magyar Jazz Rádió Kft and one of the station’s owners, said that the 24-hour station will mainly air popular jazz. [...] (more)

Mercora Gets Facelift
From ASMeC - Association of Streaming Media Companies. Posted January 26 2007, 2.43pm
Mercora gets a facelift amonst new features - as featured in RAIN (http://www.kurthanson.com/archive/news/012307/index.shtml) With a new site design and the addition of a handful of new services, popular P2P online music site Mercora continues to build out its offerings, mercoraas the service now features nearly 40 streaming radio channels compiled to represent major musical formats like Jazz, Alternative, and World Music. Along with the more pronounced move into the streaming radio market, including a revamped mercora mix centralstreaming radio player, Mercora has also launched a subscription service for support on music-capable mobile devices. (more)

New MD of Classic FM and theJazz
From Merry Media. Posted January 8 2007, 2.07pm
GCap Media has promoted Darren Henley to the position of Managing Director of its flagship national station Classic FM and new DAB station theJazz.. (more)

New MD for Classic FM brand
From Radio Today. Posted January 8 2007, 11.17am
National GCap Media station Classic FM has appointed a new managing director to oversee the station and all associated brands, included recently launched the Jazz. Darren Henley has been promoted from his position of station manager and will take up the new role with immediate effect. (more)

GCap Station theJazz Has Launched
From Merry Media. Posted December 28 2006, 11.29pm
theJazz, a new DAB digital radio station from GCap dedicated to playing jazz night and day launched at 9am on Christmas Day.. (more)

GCap launches TheJazz
From Digital Spy. Posted December 28 2006, 4.36pm
A new national digital radio station gets a Christmas Day debut. (more)

Digital jazz station on air
From Media Guardian. Posted December 27 2006, 12.00am
GCap radio station theJazz launched on Christmas Day on DAB and online. By Katie Allen. (more)

New national jazz radio station launches in the UK
From Media Network Weblog. Posted December 26 2006, 11.49am
Ray Woodward writes: GCap Media’s latest national radio brand “The Jazz” launched as scheduled at 0900 UTC Christmas Day on the Internet, DAB (mono), Sky Digital 0113 and NTL/Telewest 961. The next new brand to arrive should be GMG’s ‘Rock Radio’ due in Glasgow (96.3) and the Internet on 8 January. Andy Sennitt comments: Although there has been [...] (more)

GCap Media launches theJazz
From Radio Today. Posted December 25 2006, 9.00am
New national digital radio station theJazz has launched Christmas Day at 9am. The service is available on Sky, NTL and on the Digital One multiplex as a replacement service for Primetime Radio. First tune was Oh, What a Beautiful Morning. (more)

theJazz starts testing
From Radio Today. Posted December 17 2006, 1.22am
New GCap Media digital-only station theJazz is now testing via Sky channel 0113 and NTL cable, on the channel previously used by Century Digital. The station is also available on DAB, broadcasting at 96Kbps in mono via the nationwide Digital One multiplex. (more)

Consolidation is killing US radio, report finds
From thenoise.co.uk. Posted December 16 2006, 10.10am
15 formats make up three-quarters of American commercial radio programming, according to research released this week by the Future of Music Coalition (FMC).The report looks at the radio industry since the 1996 Telecommunications Act, and claims "ownership consolidation at national and local levels has led to fewer choices in radio programming and harmed the listening public and those working in the music and media industries, including DJs, programmers and musicians."The study says there is a lack of niche music formats on radio, such as classical, jazz and new rock — and that these styles are mainly provided by smaller outlets, ignored by the big groups.And it's having an effect on audience, according to FMC research director Peter DiCola, who has looked at 155 radio markets and found that radio listenership declined by 22 per cent over the last 14 years.An NAB spokesman responded to the findings in MediaWeek , saying: “Free local radio has more format diversity than at any time in its rich history. With the advent of HD Radio, local radio will be providing more news, more music formats, and more public service for the 260 million people who tune in every week." (more)

UK media regulator agrees to format change for London?s Smooth FM
From Media Network Weblog. Posted December 8 2006, 12.04pm
At its meeting on 7 December, the Radio Licensing Committee (RLC) of UK media regulator Ofcom agreed to a format change request submitted by the Guardian Media Group (GMG) for 102.2 Smooth FM (Greater London). The request was to allow the station format to change from delivering a soul-based station during the day with specialist jazz [...] (more)

GCap revenues down as it unveils digital jazz station
From Brand Republic. Posted November 28 2006, 8.11am
LONDON - Revenues at GCap Media, the parent company of Capital Radio and Classic FM, have fallen by almost �10m to �102.2m for the six months to September 30 as it revealed its new national digital station is to be called thejazz. (more)

Profit falls for GCap Media
From Radio Today. Posted November 28 2006, 7.49am
Britain's biggest radio company reported a fall in underlying first-half profit, with pre-tax profit down from 12.4m to 8.4m.GCap also report that the Capital Radio recovery plan is on track, and the launch of thejazz is to take place on Christmas Day. (more)

Xmas Day launch for GCap Jazz
From Radio Today. Posted November 28 2006, 7.40am
GCap Media are set to launch their new digital-only jazz music station at 9am on Christmas Day.'thejazz' will operate as a sister service to Classic FM, targeting the similar ABC1 audience, both stations will create numerous cross-promotion and endorsement opportunities. (more)

GMG Radio seeks format change for London?s 102.2 Smooth FM
From Media Network Weblog. Posted October 21 2006, 10.48am
GMG Radio, the operator of 102.2 Smooth FM (Greater London), has informed media regulator Ofcom that it wants to change the station format from a station “targeted at London listeners of all ages who particularly like jazz, soul, Blues and R’n’B�? to an easy-listening station targeting over-50s, with lifestyle speech. GMG is proposing to retain the [...] (more)

Smooth 102.2 London Request Format Change To Easy Listening
From via Breaking Radio. Posted October 20 2006, 1.03pm
GMG Radio, the operator of 102.2 Smooth FM (Greater London), is seeking to change the station Format from a station "targeted at London listeners of all ages who particularly like jazz, soul, Blues and R'n'B" to an easy-listening station targeting over-50s, with lifestyle speech. (more)

Smooth requests Format change
From Radio Today. Posted October 20 2006, 11.45am
Ofcom has revealed details of a requested format change for 102.2 Smooth FM in London. The change would mean an additional amount of local news, whilst retaining the jazz content already required by the station.Owners GMG want to remove the jazz, soul, Blues and R’n’B requirement to become an easy listening station for the over-50s with lifestyle speech. (more)

GMG seeks Smooth format change
From Media Guardian. Posted October 20 2006, 1.00am
4pm: Guardian Media Group is seeking to transform its London jazz, blues and R'n'B station Smooth into an easy-listening station for the over-50s. By Julia Day. (more)

GCap to launch Jazz stationRadioToday.co.uk with United Radio.. : News
From Radio Today. Posted September 20 2006, 12.00pm
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From Radio Today. Posted September 20 2006, 10.45am
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First national jazz station to launch in the UK
From Media Network Weblog. Posted September 19 2006, 1.05pm
GCap Media is to launch the UK’s first national jazz station on DAB digital radio, playing a broad range of music styles from across the jazz spectrum including Bebop, Swing, Cool jazz, Trad, Blues, Soul jazz, Modern jazz and Smooth/Fusion. Primarily targeting the commercially attractive 35+ ABC1 demographic, the station will fill the gap in [...] (more)

GCap to launch national jazz station on digital multiplex
From Brand Republic. Posted September 19 2006, 11.09am
LONDON - GCap Media is to launch a jazz station in the national digital slot formerly occupied by PrimeTime Radio after Ofcom rubber-stamped the change of format. (more)

GCap gets hip with jazz launch
From Media Guardian. Posted September 19 2006, 1.00am
11.45am: GCap Media is to launch a digital station that will aim to do for jazz what Classic FM has done for classical music. by Chris Tryhorn. (more)

Jazz station turns into all talk
From Radio Today. Posted July 9 2006, 8.00pm
WBEZ in Chicago , one of America's biggest jazz cities, is set to change format overnight from jazz to a 24 hour news and information format. The station, which broadcasts to Chicago on 91.5FM have an audience share of around 8 per cent and is operated by National Public Radio. It is a similar situation around the United States with Connecticut Public Radio's WNPR FM changing from classical music to talk last month, and other stations in New York, Boston and Washington making similar moves. (more)

Chicago?s jazz radio gets the blues, bows to iPod
From Media Network Weblog. Posted July 6 2006, 2.19pm
The iPod and a growing need for local news have done the unthinkable: They have cost Chicago, one of America’s great jazz cities, its last major source for jazz programming on local radio. WBEZ, Chicago’s National Public Radio (NPR) member station and among the oldest public radio outlets in the United States, has decided to [...] (more)

Bulgarian radio stations to change names and formats
From Media Network Weblog. Posted May 22 2006, 11.20am
Bulgaria's Council for Electronic Media (CEM) has approved a decision by Bulgaria’s sole jazz radio station Jazz FM, to change its focus, programme and name. Jazz FM was licenced as a jazz radio station in the late 1990s. In April 2006, the CEM allowed it to change its format to CHR (contemporary hit radio). The station will be renamed NJoy. It broadcasts in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Blagoevgrad, (more)

jazzfm dot gone from sky
From Radio Today. Posted May 5 2006, 10.30am
Guardian Media Group have pulled the plug on the Sky satellite channel broadcasting jazzfm.com. The internet-based station was launched under it's current name on 7th June 2005 after London station JAZZ FM re-launched as 102.2 Smooth FM. The internet streams, the red and blue room will continue as normal. (more)

Dallas Promotion for UK Producer
From Radio Today. Posted April 25 2006, 1.45am
UK Producer Chris Stevens has been appointed as the Vice President / Creative Director of American jingle and production company TM Century. Stevens is former Group Head of Production for GMG Radio where he created award winning imaging for Real Radio, JAZZ FM and Smooth FM. Before moving to Dallas to start work for TM Century last year, he was working for BBC Radio 2 in London. "Chris has brought many new influences into our sounds and styles. He was the man for the job� says TM Century CEO David Graupner. (more)

UK Producer for Vice President
From Radio Today. Posted April 25 2006, 12.30am
UK Producer Chris Stevens has been appointed as the Vice President / Creative Director of American jingle and production company TM Century. Stevens is former Group Head of Production for GMG Radio where he created award winning imaging for the Real Radio stations including JAZZ FM and Smooth FM. Before moving to Dallas to start work for TM Century last year, he was working for BBC Radio 2 in London. "Chris has brought many new influences into our sounds and styles. He was the man for the job,� says TM Century CEO David Graupner. (more)

Entertaining the broad(band) minded
From Media Network Weblog. Posted April 18 2006, 10.27am
Czech company AB radio, at that time called Internetradio.cz, launched its first six Internet radio stations on April 15, 2000. Now the company streams 50 Internet-only radio stations with programmes selected by the company for special audiences that can tune in 24 hours a day to listen to fairy tales, folk, jazz and rock, for example. By the end of this year, AB radio plans to launch another 15 (more)

Leeds United to buy GMG space
From Radio Today. Posted April 10 2006, 7.30pm
GMG Radio have sold the space previously held by jazzfm.com on the Yorkshire MXR Digital Multiplex to Leeds United Football Club. Leeds have announced today they are about to launch a new station called Yorkshire Radio which will be managed by Ben Fry, who was previously head of presentation TLRC stations in Scarborough and Bridlington. Ken Bates, chairman of Leeds United describes the new 24 hour station station as "A unique station for a unique county". (more)

Radio review by Elisabeth Mahoney
From Media Guardian. Posted March 29 2006, 8.20am
Elisabeth Mahoney on Jazz Greats. (more)

Radio Scotland get Jazzy
From Radio Today. Posted March 28 2006, 2.15pm
From Wednesday 5 April, The Jazz House, BBC Radio Scotland's new music show, makes itself at home on the airwaves as Stephen Duffy presents the first in a new series focusing exclusively on Scotland's growing jazz scene. With its finger on the pulse of Scottish jazz, The Jazz House will take listeners to the very heart of music across the country. (more)

PCM Publishers agree in principle to buy Arrow media group
From Media Network Weblog. Posted February 17 2006, 5.32pm
Amsterdam-based PCM Uitgevers, one of the largest publishers in the Dutch language, has reached agreement in principle to buy Arrow Classic Rock and Arrow Jazz FM. The stations, with clearly defined target audiences, together reach about 2 million listeners a month. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed in the announcement. Theo Bouwman, Chairman of the Board of PCM, said that