- 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 0181Sky Channel 716Freeview Channel 878Virgin 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 withQ 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 2008If.comeddies nomineeRussell Kane . Co-founder ofAcid Jazz recordsEddie Piller also presents a weekly show. The station launched with aColdplay interview whereChris Martin revealed the band planned to release sessions withKylie 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 byPrimal Scream Other guests for interviews and sessions have includedThe Futureheads ,The Young Knives andWe Are Scientists .Current Presenters
Samanthi Adam Catterall Jim Coulson Lynsey Hooper
Russell Kane Eddie Piller David Quantick Paul Rees Mark Somers Vicky Warhamee also
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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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