Category Archives: Events

2011 – What a Year!

It’s been yet another action-packed year for the Absolute Radio team here at one Golden Square. Who could forget the launch of Absolute Radio 60s, with station friend Cliff Richard helping us snaffle more than a few column inches. We also launched yet another station to compliment our decade station strategy –  Absolute Radio 70s [...]

Radio Academy Christmas Quiz

It’s that time again, when the radio industry goes head to head in the attempt to win the most coveted of all trophies… Yes, it’s the legendary Radio Academy Christmas Quiz! There will be the usual mix of music, general knowledge, radio know-how, and even something for the anoraks! The quiz is being hosted once [...]

Absolute Radio to host ‘Redefining Radio’ Event at the Houses of Parliament

  We are all set to host a digital event in conjunction with Ed Vaizey – Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries at the Houses of Parliament. ‘Redefining Radio’ – How the internet is transforming radio will showcase thought-leadership from key players within the digital & audio industry including speakers from the BBC, Radioplayer, Facebook, [...]

The World’s First Ever Crowd-Sourced Christmas Single

Cult comedy star and voice of Absolute Radio, Matt Berry – best known for playing idiots in award winning comedy shows such as ‘The I.T. Crowd’  – is set to release the world’s first ever crowd-sourced Christmas song in aid of Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity.  Matt has recorded a demo video of the track [...]

Ronnie Wood Awarded Lifetime Achievement at Radio Festival

Legendary Rolling Stone guitarist and Absolute Radio DJ Ronnie Wood has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Radio Festival. Ronnie, pictured above with his producer Claire Neal from Somethin Else, been taking part in the Festival in Salford which sees the industry’s key players come together for a packed programme of events [...]