Q (radio station)

Q (radio station)

Infobox Radio station


name = Q Radio
airdate = 2 June 2008
share = 0.1%
share as of = August 2008
share source = [http://www.rajar.co.uk/listening/quarterly_listening.php]
frequency = Channel 0181 Sky Channel 716 Freeview Channel 878 Virgin Media DAB Digital Radio (London)
area = London
format = Rock, Alternative rock
owner = Bauer Verlagsgruppe
website = [http://qradio.qthemusic.com/qradio www.qthemusic.com/qradio]

Q Radio is a digital radio station, broadcasting on DAB in London, digital television across the UK and online. The station launched in June 2008 as an alternative to the UK's rock and alternative stations, with a strong relationship with Q magazine. [http://www.brandrepublic.com/News/782926/Bauer-plans-Q-Radio-hires-ex-BBC-man-Blaxhill/]

History

After running for several years as an online digital jukebox, former controller of 6Music and Capital Radio, Ric Blaxill was recruited to form a full station. Q Radio launched on DAB in London in June 2008 with a full schedule. Live shows include QPM with Samanthi (formerly of XFM) and comedian and 2008 If.comeddies nominee Russell Kane. Co-founder of Acid Jazz records Eddie Piller also presents a weekly show. The station launched with a Coldplay interview where Chris Martin revealed the band planned to release sessions with Kylie Minogue [BBC - Kylie song 'too hot' for Coldplay http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7433519.stm] . The first song played on the station was Rocks by Primal Scream Other guests for interviews and sessions have included The Futureheads, The Young Knives and We Are Scientists.

Current Presenters

Samanthi Adam Catterall Jim Coulson Lynsey Hooper
Russell Kane
Eddie Piller
David Quantick
Paul Rees Mark Somers Vicky Warham

ee also

*List of radio stations in the United Kingdom
*Bauer Radio

External links

* [http://www.qthemusic.com Official site]
* [http://www.mediauk.com/radio/616/q-radio Q Radio at Media UK]

References


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