There have been multiple letters to Haaretz and other newspapers. ALL ACCESS has learned that CINDY SCULL has departed iHEARTMEDIA's Rock KEGL (97.1 THE EAGLE)/DALLAS - FORT WORTH after 27 years with the station. "We must remember we are talking about human beings, at the end of the day, who want to stay in a job they enjoy doing, who are experienced and talented in their field," notes North. After Bolton's exit, one tweeted: "This is exactly what's wrong in the BBC. This decision stinks. Ian Skelly is Radio 3s best presenter (jointly with Martin Handley). Joe Ferguson Kev seed James klass Suzie Smith Pea teller Rick vaughn Paul jordan John ohara Brian moore Rock fm: rob Charles, Danny bee, Mark Paxton, Dave Miller, Mark kaye, Sally stone, Paul. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Im sorry to say I had long been tired of Mr Skellys manner, which I found pretentious and irritating. They have two sons and a daughter. 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Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Is Ian Skelly not even more hugely experienced and knowledgable? The station was acquired by Celador Radio on 7 September 2010. Skelly was one of the best Radio3 presenters and I looked forward to his slots on Essential Classics. The decision was announced on February 26 and will mean that popular shows such as the Heart Bristol breakfast show with Ed, Troy and Paulina will be axed. The resulting show was a disaster, and Mayo left for Bauer, where he currently presents on Greatest Hits Radio. Kam is a Presenter at Greatest Hits Radio Swindon. The County Sound network joined forces with Radio Mercury in 1991 to form Allied Radio. pic.twitter.com/3tJrdNljf9, Steve White (@SteveWhiteRadio) August 27, 2020, Its my last show on #KLFM today, and I would love to have as many people texting and calling as I can, so if you fancy it, 3 7 ? "A growing number of broadcast competitors have deeper pockets and can afford to lure on-screen talent away.". The Local Radio Company then sold Fire 107.6 to Westward Broadcasting in June 2009. See more on our Privacy page. On 6 September 2021, Sam FM was rebranded as Hits Radio Bristol and The South West. In Israel, meanwhile, there are similar protest over the morning classics show on Kol Hamusica, where new boss Omer Frenkel (formerly on Army Radio) has brought in a presenter, Alex Anski, who cannot let the music play without jabbering all around it. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The early morning slot involves discussion of stories from the day's newspapers. He will now be buried in a post-lunch snooze. Prince Harry and Meghan to be dealt fresh monetary punishment thatll hurt? Im sure his charm will transfer to the afternoons, but the format, unless changed, will not capitalise on his talents. Thank you for listening! News bulletins are short tick box affairs to cover the area, while the one remaining 'local' show at drive is shared with stations in Kent, Sussex, South Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. The drive-time slot is hosted by Max & Jason weekdays from 4pm-7pm. As a presenter on Classic FM I have the pleasure of sharing great music, fun stories and moments of relaxation with millions of people around the world. When Chris Evans swapped Radio 2 for Virgin, he went from having around nine million listeners to around one million. Let's dive into our overview of sacked talkSPORT presenters. They have been in a relationship since 9 April 2011. There is also 2 ex pirates now licenced Kane on FM and Release on Surrey DAB (but has a Bracknell address). You've got Radio Brooklands and Radio Woking on SSDAB. SCULL said, "Hey all- Time for the official 'Goodbye to KEGL' post, as of 11/30/21 I am no longer w/97.1 THE EAGLE/DALLAS. Economics aside as I do not have access to their accounts some of these operations have proven that local radio can have a place most evident in smaller proud communities where its is well run by a committed team. Cindy Scull Leaves 97.1 The Eagle. Radio since 25 July 2020. We can only hope that Georgia grows into the job. The overheads of these stations will fall, national revenues will grow and one imagines, local revenues may fall. If you lose your case, youll not be charged, so theres no financial risk. But that they have to try is an undoubted factor, I think. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. London Cookies are also used for Google Ads personalisation. After a lengthy argument they decided to put it on the GWR FM website, as soon as this happened Paulina walked out on the show, leaving Bush and Troy to finish the show themselves. John Somerville (Feb 2018)Slater & Gordon / CEO. Greatest Hits Radio provides local news, travel and weather with programming from across the UK including mid-mornings and drivetime from GHRs London studio at One Golden Square.Facts and stats. Sam FM, which currently has its own local daytime presenters including Kam Kelly, Mark Franklin and Downsy, will take the network shows outside of Drive. All I got was the usual dismissive stance and justification-led reply and nothing on the back of my final rebuttal to producer Vant. Kanter suggests: "What we're going to see increasingly, I think, is the BBC effectively hiding salaries through its commercial division or independent production companies. @iancrouch_radio @StuartMcGinley @milly_luxford pic.twitter.com/4PpT4NTxd0, Stagecoach South (@StagecoachSouth) August 28, 2020. Im not particularly a fan of IS and prefer Suzy Klein but to move him on in such a peremptory manner seems disrespectful. Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry. It remains to be seen whether Bauer will feel in five years time that each of the moves were wise for the organisation overall. It's very weird. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Broadcaster and writer Ian Skelly has been a familiar voice on BBC Radio 3 for the past 20 years, presenting various programmes on the station, covering a wide range of repertoire from early music to contemporary. In some cases audiences may rise, and in others they may fall. [1] On 27 May 2020 it was announced that Eagle Radio will become Greatest Hits Radio from early September 2020. EastEnders spoilers: Stacey goes to extreme lengths to provide for her family, Emmerdale spoilers: Soap first for Emmerdale as an all-male episode sees the villagers sharing their darkest secrets. It appears from some of the previous comments thats its fine for a man to be witty but not a woman. That belonged on the old Third Programme. The shadow culture minister, Chris Matheson, raised concerns about the decision. His sense of fun and gently cheeky humour has been such a delight, and his knowledge of classical music and performance has filled many an hour with interest and entertainment. 2. And Ive long given up listening to the morning programmes. Jon Gaunt. Following the recapitalisation of Slater & Gordon Limited in December 2017, the UK firm is owned and operated separately and is no longer part of the Slater and Gordon Limited group of companies. Whichever way you look at it, its just more of the same. She has become known for her work presenting Radio 3s Breakfast programme, as well as lunchtime and evening concerts and a range of programmes on Radio 3, including Words and Music. Kam has been a Presenter at Sam FM (Thames Valley) since 9 September 2019. Kim 25 Years On Air Kim celebrates 25 years on air at Eagle Radio in Surrey and Hampshire On the radio now I am now presenting as a freelancer at various stations including Wave 105, Greatest Hits Radio South, Hits Radio South, Pirate FM and Island FM, Guernsey. The station was sold by its original founders in October 2001 to Radio Investments Limited, which later became known as The Local Radio Company. The industry-wide move towards consolidating local stations into de facto national outlets has been under way for years, with the move exacerbated as Britons increasingly listen to the radio via DAB radio and smart speakers such as Amazons Echo rather than FM radio. Every time there are changed on R3 there is a flurry of folk who dont like change. ALL ACCESS has reached out to iHEARTMEDIA DALLAS for comment, but no response so far. So radio historian David Lloyd has created an audio montage to remember just some of those presenters moving on before being replaced by a national breakfast show: 2020 and another slew of stations reach the end of the road, as national radio brands become bigger. Gordon resides in Hackney, London, and travels back to New Zealand frequently. Sam FM South Coast / Solent will rebrand to Greatest Hits Radio in September and network all programmes from Bauer, with the exception of a daily afternoon drive show. "If a presenter is offered a 50% increase in salary without the hassle of a public spotlight on their earnings, that's a very attractive proposition even for those committed to the BBC's public service ethos. RadioToday has estimated that the current total of approximately 200 on air presenting roles across the former Wireless, UKRD, Lincs and Celador stations will be cut to around 40, with Greatest. Andy now runs his own studio doing voiceovers for radio & TV and producing many actors & sports stars voice sessions. Sam FM Bristol is an English language adult hits format radio station that broadcasts on 106.5 MHz FM in Bristol, United Kingdom and is owned by Bauer Radio. Combining stations into national outlets has generally been a success when it comes to boosting listenership, although it usually comes at the expense of hearing regional accents on air and substantially reduces the number of media jobs outside London. BBC Radio Norfolk is the BBC's local radio station serving the county of Norfolk. It does not store any personal data. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Same here. Both stations will continue to provide local news, information, traffic and travel as well as work with Bauer charity, Cash for Kids. Is organic formula better than regular formula. Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Wave 105 Aircheck Pirate FM Aircheck GHR Aircheck However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Come back Ian, there was nothing to forgive! What a horrible and mean spirited person you must be. Would do it all again tomorrow! When he left, Marr said he was looking forward to "getting his voice back" - a reference to impartiality rules at the BBC. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. BBC has no idea how to keep listeners but only wants to encourage new listeners, most of the demographic they want to attract will never tune into R3 anyway. Noam Laden Returns To WABC/New York As News Dir. I find Ian Skelly irritating and simply turn off the radio when he is on, he will be better in the afternoons when it is more a case of simply introducing the music. Global will close 10 of its 24 dedicated radio studios - in Brighton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Exeter,. I find Georgia and Ian similar in their wit and sense of humour. The station takes the national networked breakfast show from Hits Radio UK hosted by Fleur East, James Barr & Matt weekdays from 6am-10am. Peter Gordon does final show on Eagle Radio after 25 years Eagle Radio breakfast presenter Peter Gordon has signed off for the last time, ahead of the station's rebrand to Greatest Hits. Great team.. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Listeners have been writing in anger to Slippedisc and other outlets. He will now be buried in a post-lunch snooze. BRING BACK THE REGIONAL PRESENTERS! And yet, it is hard to pinpoint a single driving force behind the recent exodus, because there's a whole host of reasons for it. On Wednesday, March 1, Gracie used her social media accounts to inform her followers about the layoff. 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", My experience of local radio was Capital FM with Chris Tarrant, Steve Penk and the Flying Eye! Bring back the breakfast show on Heart and keep Kent happy in the mornings!. How can I put it politely? But many talent agents won't be best pleased when their clients do this, as they lose some of their commission in the process. As Gordon explains it, the firm was created to take on a matter for a man born with defects from thalidomide, one he felt compelled to take. The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Both have left their BBC radio jobs in recent years. The company said a small number of stations with particularly strong local followings such as Cornwalls Pirate FM and Lincolnshires Lincs FM will keep their existing line-ups. ", The BBC's director-general Tim Davie has said: "Trust in our impartiality is not a nice to have, it is the very essence of who we are. I would expect this to be one of the stations that suffers the worst when it's GHRd. She underwent music based physio therapy and has regained her speech such that she was able to appear on womans hour. Why shouldn't the BBC do that more often, and let long-established names leave? Eagle Radio was purchased by Bauer Media in 2019 along with other stations in the UKRD group. "This presenter weighed that offer up, but ultimately decided that the platform they have on the BBC was more compelling than the cash. Had to give her the bad news. All Access Audio Summit 2023 Full Agenda Debuts Monday, March 6th -- Check Out Our Lineup Of 81 Talented Speakers/Content Creators And All 18 Sessions, Mentoring & Inspiring Women In Radio, Luminate Name Meg Dowdy Elevating Women In Audio Mentee. Spanish violinist wins Berlin Philharmonic seat, Italy lowers the age for chief conductors. What happened Eagle Radio? And while GB News has attracted and retained some top talent, such as Eamonn Holmes, former BBC presenters Andrew Neil and Simon McCoy did not stay for long. On 6 September 2021, Sam FM was rebranded as Hits Radio Bristol and The South West. It ceased broadcasting on 6 September 2021 when it rebranded to Hits Radio Bristol & The South West. Georgia Mann is a brilliant broadcaster some are just radio naturals and she is one of them. The 61-year-old presented a Saturday morning show on the network. Gaunt describes himself as a "working-class, educated guy with, in broad strokes, a rightwing agenda". Eagle Radio was purchased by Bauer Media in 2019 along with other stations in the UKRD group. I have met many of the presenters over the years and they are always enthusiastic and take the time to talk to you. Talent manager Chris North, who identifies, nurtures and promotes up-and-coming presenters, says: "Evolution is inevitable in every walk of life. The number of these changes, and the speed of them, can drive audiences up the wall. How can I listen to Greatest Hits Radio? This is in line with the industry belief that local news updates are what is really valued by listeners, rather than knowing that a presenter on a music station lives near them and can talk about local events in between songs. I wouldnt be where I am today without Signal107. He estimates that more than 250 presenters will lose their jobs as a result of national programming replacing local broadcasting as the industry continues to shrink. Britains Got Talent judge Amanda Holden caused a stir earlier this week when she joined Jamie Theakston on the Heart Breakfast Show. However, the show was withdrawn from syndication in 2018 and now broadcasts solely on Heart & Capital stations. "So it's difficult to say to anyone in a job they enjoy that it's time for them to go - especially if the reasons are not explained. pic.twitter.com/Mp1MFejaIQ, Tom Campbell (@TomCampbell) August 28, 2020, I've worked in radio almost 38 yrs. In one sense it IS about gender and age. ?? ", A spokesman for the station said: "Throughout the years Radio 2 has stayed relevant to its millions of listeners by evolving its schedule. The arguments in favour of the brand and networked approach are well-rehearsed, and we all appreciate that the future of radio in a broader audio world not least with the economics of COVID around us is a very different picture, and it is dangerous to imagine that everything can carry on in the way it did in previous generations. Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. Love you guys.". The station went through a transitional period where its playlist was changed over to the 70s, 80s and 90s era, and jingles changed to reflect the station playing "greatest hits". The. I've been VERY lucky. Mr Davey damns Mr Skelly with faint praise [will bring his proven skills] whilst he hypes Ms Mann [hugely experienced R3 presenter and producer who will bring a range of cultural knowledge]. He continued hosting his film show on Radio 5 Live with Mark Kermode, but that was recently poached too, by Sony. Ben Hull in Coronation Street: Where have you seen Sarahs business contact before? 106 Jack FM replaced Original, which had previously broadcast using the same frequency, on 2 December 2009 following a staged on-air argument and station hijacking the previous day. What frequency is Greatest Hits Radio on? Mann/Klein ", He points out: "Career development for everyone is cyclical - the people who are now moving on once replaced someone who made way for them. (And thus became a shoo-in for a BBC announcers job). Thank God for the CD player. In America, and I assume also in the UK, classical music is a strong office listening radio format, along with other adult music formats such as classic rock, oldies, smooth jazz, country music, adult contemporary (AC), urban adult (soul and R&B oldies), etc. SCULL said goodbye to THE SCULLY MORNING SHOW and listeners via an INSTAGRAM post earlier this week. Given the BBCs propensity for wanting to refresh the lineup, isnt it more than time for the same dictum to apply to their management? He currently resides in London Fields (East London) with his partner, Alastair Carruthers, co-chair of the Te Papa Foundation of the Museum of New Zealand and chairman of Allpress Espresso. Closure. Radio 2 is going through a particularly tumultuous time, while many of the biggest names in news and podcasting have been lured away. End the day right with The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show. From my first day to my final day, Ive loved every minute. Carlos joined Smooth Radio in September 2007. Timothy Leslie Boyd (Tommy Boyd) Prior presenter of the ITV children's program, Magpie, Tommy Boyd joined the talkSPORT station when it was still "Talk Radio" in 1995. O dear whenever Georgia Mann is on I miss Ian Skelly even more! See more on our Privacy page. Auditions are clearly not behind a screen. Neither will probably appeal to Eagle listeners?. ago. This issue is compounded by the ever-expanding media industry, which means there are more companies around to do the poaching. Below: Peter Gordon and Bev from the breakfast show, leave Eagle Radio, 7th August 2020. Because people forget that Prince Charles is a musician, and he listens to Radio 3 when he can. Real reason Prince Andrew may be forced out of terrible Royal Lodge amid Frogmore claims, I am Madeleine McCann girl shares big announcement: Our discoveries are shocking, I Am Madeleine McCann girl timeline: Claims, evidence, DNA test demands and backlash. Copyright All rights reserved. My time there from 2011 to 2014 was full of hard graft and too many laughs to count. In the meantime, Wake Up Bitches.you gonna be late. Thank you Ian for some enjoyable,lifting mornings !!! It has been the privilege of my life to have you as my friends + I'll miss you beyond measure. Fake cadences and top note squeaking is irritating beyond measure; talk properly and clearly as a present ought, thats all we ask surely? Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley famously failed to transplant their chemistry from The One Show to ITV's Daybreak. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The current Fire Radio breakfast presenters Max and Jason will move over to Hits Radio - Bristol and the South West (formerly Sam FM) to present drivetime, while Jono Holmes will start a new drivetime show on Hits Radio - Bournemouth and Poole. She will continue to present live events, including the Proms. Maitlis has also accused the BBC of "both side-ism" - in other words, providing a superficial balance. Eagle Radio was finally rebranded to Greatest Hits Radio at 6:00am on 1 September 2020. 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Thanks to @harrissn#aircheck #radio pic.twitter.com/WKrfFk7ZrB, New audio @djandylawson at Wish FM Wigan & St. Helens (Aug 28th 2020). Most solicitors, who may advertise a No Win, No Fee service, charge their clients a success fee of up to 25% of the damages awarded. What happened to Bush Troy and Paulina heart radio? LBC still have him listed as a presenter, and he didn't say he was leaving, which is completely unlike him. Im currently listening to IS and realise that I shall miss his positive but unobtrusive manner. Interesting to see how R3 can stir and divide opinion. But what the episode surely highlights is the toxic managerial culture in the BBC. [1] He appears every Wednesday as a newspaper reviewer on Sky News Sunrise. !!! To see that station sign off today is heartbreakingbut it only hurts because it was so special. Local journalist and travel reporter roles on the stations are likely to be largely unaffected by the decision, with the national programmes cutting away to offer local news bulletins. You can listen to his last link from Aircheck Downloads: New audio What an achievement. Head to our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know! Greatest Hits Radio The drive-time slot is hosted by Max & Jason weekdays from 4pm-7pm. I've lived my childhood dream. When presenter left LBC and his statement following immediate exit. A rare real natural, warmly engaging with his audience as if chatting one-to-one.