Category Archives: Events

Biffy Clyro Rocks Parliament for Absolute Radio

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 [...]

Radio Production Awards Nominations

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 [...]

UK Radio Hall of Fame: Terry Wogan by Tony Moorey

It was a rather special day for the British broadcasting industry yesterday, as one of our greatest voices received the most well deserved of awards. At the Millennium Hotel in Grosvenor Square Terry Wogan was inducted into the UK Radio Hall of Fame and presented with the 2009 PRS John Peel Award for Outstanding Contribution [...]

Baddiel and Skinner reunite for Absolute Radio World Cup podcasts and shows

As the world holds it’s breath ahead of today’s World Cup draw, football fans in the UK can breathe a sigh of relief as Absolute Radio reunites Baddiel and Skinner for a series of exclusive podcasts and live shows around the 2010 World Cup – Baddiel and Skinner’s Absolute Radio Podcasts. Absolute Radio has teamed [...]

Do You Want To Sleep In David Tennant’s Bed?

If so, then tune into Christian O’Connell’s breakfast show tomorrow morning. David Tennant, the current Doctor Who, is co-hosting the Christian O’Connell Absolute Radio Breakfast Show this week and had a surprise for Christian as he announced that he had a gift for listeners – he has decided to auction off his own bed live [...]