Category Archives: Events

Donating to a global Twitter charity event

The second annual Twestival event takes place tonight, with thousands of people around the globe using social networking site Twitter to co-ordinate fundraising events. In 2009, the first global event took place in 202 cities, raising over $250,000 for Charity:Water.

This year it will support Concern Worldwide, bringing education to the world’s poorest children. And we’re [...]

Radio and New Platforms Across the World

James Cridland – late of these parts – is back from his travels around the world. And he’s presenting at a Radio Academy London Branch event on Thursday 24 February telling us about what he discovered as he went.
It’s sure to sell out quickly so, if you’re a Radio Academy member then RSVP quickly as [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]