Monthly Archives: January 2010

Biffy Clyro Rocks Parliament for Absolute Radio

15Jan

Parliament was rocked by Absolute Radio last night as the national radio station staged the first ever gig to be held at the House of Commons with Scottish trio Biffy Clyro. Singer Simon Neil admitted he had some pre-show nerves, telling Breakfast Show DJ Christian O’Connell: “You get a bit more nervous when you know [...]

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Posted by adam on January 15, 2010

Playlist: 14th January

14Jan

The playlist is out now. Amy MacDonald – Don’t Tell Me That It’s Over (22nd February) Amy’s debut ‘This Is The Life’ was one of the breakthrough British albums in 2007 – and huge in her native Scotland. The singer-songwriter returns, aged still only 22 years, with this track from her new album, which is [...]

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Posted by carrie on January 14, 2010

Radio Production Awards Nominations

13Jan

Last night in Manchester, the nominations for the inaugural Radio Academy Production Awards were announced, and Absolute Radio did exceptionally well winning three nominations. These new awards, launched by The Radio Academy and The Radio Independents Group, are designed to recognise and celebrate the work of UK-based radio and audio producers. Where the Sony Radio [...]

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Posted by adam on January 13, 2010

Absolute Radio needs your help on a top secret new project!

12Jan

Absolute Radio is looking for someone, a keen listener or avid follower, to come in to the station’s infamous One Golden Square Studios and take part in a discussion that we are having about a brand new, as yet unannounced project from One Golden Square Labs . Labs is a new digital working group set [...]

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Posted by carrie on January 12, 2010

Biffy Clyro in Parliament

08Jan

Next week, to celebrate the fact that more than half of Absolute Radio’s listening is now digital, we’re putting on a unique invitation-only gig. Biffy Clyro will be performing in the Houses of Parliament in front of MPs, some lucky listeners and a handful of other guests in what will be the first ever gig [...]

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Posted by adam on January 8, 2010