After scooping BRITs Rising Star Award, Polydor artist Celeste tops BBC Sound Of… Poll

Is this the UK’s breakthrough artist of 2020?
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Ben Cooper leaving the BBC after 8 years as Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s Controller

BBC Radio 1’s YouTube and Vevo channel currently attracts 15m weekly views
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BBC Names Lorna Clarke First Ever ‘Pop Controller’

Lorna Clarke has been named as the first BBC controller of pop music. She will be responsible for all pop stations including Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra, Radio 2, Radio 6 Music, and Asian Network, in addition to other music output such as BBC Music and music television. She will also…

Lorna Clarke named as first ever BBC Pop Music Controller in major radio leadership shakeup

Clarke has almost 30 years’ broadcasting experience
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BBC executive salaries revealed – do they offer good value for money?

Broadcaster publishes names and salaries of all senior execs paid over £150,000
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Austin Daboh Exits Spotify, Rumors Point To Apple Move

Austin Daboh, Head of Music Culture & Editorial at Spotify UK, has reportedly resigned. He joined Spotify in 2016 as Senior Editor, Shows & Editorial, from the music team at BBC Radio 1Xtra, and was promoted by the streamer last year. During his time at Spotify, Daboh launched and developed…

BBC Radio 1 now reaches 17% of the UK population, down from 23% in 2011

Commercial radio and BBC Radio 2’s reach has remained consistent in same timeframe
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Break into Mainstream Radio with KISS FM Presenter Swarzy Macaly’s Top Tips

Swarzy Macaly is a Kiss FM radio producer and presenter who’s widely recognised for her energetic radio shows and addictive podcasts. Her natural ability for conversation and undeniable charm has served her well over the years making her a favourite with the KISS FM crew. Back in 2016 she was crowned the winner of the UK station’s ‘KISS […]

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BBC to hire all-powerful Pop Music Controller in major radio shake-up

Stations such as Radio 1, 1Xtra, Asian Network, Radio 2 and 6 Music will report into new hire
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BBC Music Launches In US

BBC Music has launched in the US, bringing its in-depth music journalism to a stateside audience. US produced content will be featured alongside the BBC’s deep catalog and extensive coverage of global festivals, music news and more. It will also feature access to interviews and live performances, including BBC Radio…