RADIO 1 LIVE LOUNGE
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-LO: to research the radio industry and BBC Radio.
What year did Radio 1 introduce Live Lounge?
Originally, it was scheduled for release in May 2006, but later changed to be released on 16 October 2006.
Why did they launch it?
The Live Lounge is a segment on the British radio stations BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra. It exhibits well-known artists usually performing one song of their own and one by another artist, in an acoustic format. The Live Lounge itself is also a physical room in the Radio 1 studios, from where some of the performances are broadcast; however, due to its size, many are done from the BBC Maida Vale Studios.
What is it?
It exhibits well-known artists usually performing one song of their own and one by another artist, in an acoustic format. The Live Lounge itself is also a physical room in the Radio 1 studios, from where some of the performances are broadcast; however, due to its size, many are done from the BBC Maida Vale Studios.
Who is the target audience?
Older teenagers to mid 50's, Unisex, Working class. With older music being more frequently put on to Live lounge, older audiences are more likely to listen to it.
How can we listen to it?
On the website, on the app,on the radio etc.
Public Service Broadcasting
In the United Kingdom, the term 'Public Service Broadcasting' refers to broadcasting intended for public benefit rather than to serve purely commercial interests. The communications regulator Ofcom requires that certain television and radio broadcasters fulfil certain requirements as a part of their license to broadcast. All of the BBC's television and radio stations have a public service remit, including those that broadcast digitally.
Research task:
1) How many NATIONAL radio stations do the BBC operate? What are they and how are they different in terms of content and audience?
The BBC today runs eleven national domestic radio stations, six of which are only available in a digital format: via DAB Digital Radio, UK digital television (satellite, cable and Freeview) plus live streams and listen again on BBC Sounds.
2) How many REGIONAL radio stations do they operate?
BBC Local Radio is the BBC's local and regional radio service for England and the Channel Islands, consisting of forty stations.
3) How are they funded?
The TV licence, paid by the British people.
4) Who is the direct competition to PSB radio?
Commercial.
5) Name 5 different COMMERCIAL radio stations and their target audience?
-LO: to research the radio industry and BBC Radio.
What year did Radio 1 introduce Live Lounge?
Originally, it was scheduled for release in May 2006, but later changed to be released on 16 October 2006.
Why did they launch it?
The Live Lounge is a segment on the British radio stations BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra. It exhibits well-known artists usually performing one song of their own and one by another artist, in an acoustic format. The Live Lounge itself is also a physical room in the Radio 1 studios, from where some of the performances are broadcast; however, due to its size, many are done from the BBC Maida Vale Studios.
What is it?
It exhibits well-known artists usually performing one song of their own and one by another artist, in an acoustic format. The Live Lounge itself is also a physical room in the Radio 1 studios, from where some of the performances are broadcast; however, due to its size, many are done from the BBC Maida Vale Studios.
Who is the target audience?
Older teenagers to mid 50's, Unisex, Working class. With older music being more frequently put on to Live lounge, older audiences are more likely to listen to it.
How can we listen to it?
On the website, on the app,on the radio etc.
Public Service Broadcasting
In the United Kingdom, the term 'Public Service Broadcasting' refers to broadcasting intended for public benefit rather than to serve purely commercial interests. The communications regulator Ofcom requires that certain television and radio broadcasters fulfil certain requirements as a part of their license to broadcast. All of the BBC's television and radio stations have a public service remit, including those that broadcast digitally.
Research task:
1) How many NATIONAL radio stations do the BBC operate? What are they and how are they different in terms of content and audience?
The BBC today runs eleven national domestic radio stations, six of which are only available in a digital format: via DAB Digital Radio, UK digital television (satellite, cable and Freeview) plus live streams and listen again on BBC Sounds.
2) How many REGIONAL radio stations do they operate?
BBC Local Radio is the BBC's local and regional radio service for England and the Channel Islands, consisting of forty stations.
- BBC Radio 1 – youth oriented, mostly contemporary pop and rock music (including Top 40 singles), plus news, original in-house live music sessions, original live music concerts and music documentaries. Available on 97-99 FM in addition to digital platforms.
Slogan: Where the UK's journey into new music begins, from pop to dance, from hip hop to rock and everything in between
- BBC Radio 2 – the network's flagship station broadcasts adult oriented entertainment, wide range of music—specially adult contemporary and middle of the road, also talk, comedy, plus news, original in-house live music sessions, original live music concerts and music documentaries. Available on 88-91 FM and on digital platforms.
Slogan: The home of great music – Pop and Rock from the sixties, seventies, eighties and beyond to blues, big band, country and jazz with the best live music and documentaries
- BBC Radio 3 – arts and high culture, special-interest music (classical, jazz, world music), plus news, original in-house live music sessions, original live music concerts and music documentaries. Available on 90-93 FM and digital platforms.
Slogan: Radio 3 broadcasts classical music, jazz, world music, new music, arts programmes and drama. It's the home of the Proms and broadcasts more live music than any other network
- BBC Radio 4 – news, current affairs, arts, history, original in-house drama, original in-house first-run comedy, science, books and religion. The service closes down and simulcasts the BBC World Service from 01:00 to 05:20 daily. Available between 92-95 and 103-105 FM, 198 LW, various medium wave frequencies and on digital platforms.
Slogan: Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio
- BBC Radio 5 Live – news, sports and talk programmes available on 909/693 MW and digital frequencies.
Slogan: First for breaking news, and the best live sport. Premier League football, Champions League football, Europa League football, international football, FA Cup football, Championship Football, Football League, Scottish...
- BBC Radio 1Xtra – new black and urban music, plus news, original in-house live music sessions, original live music concerts and music documentaries. The service simulcasts BBC Radio 1 from 01:00 to 03:00 weekdays and from 19:00 to 01:00 on Saturdays.
Slogan: On air. On the ground
- BBC Radio 4 Extra – classic comedy, drama, books, science fiction, fantasy and children's programmes. Originally named BBC Radio 7.
Slogan: Showcasing the best in comedy drama and entertainment. With quizzes, sitcoms, panel games, satire, stand up, life stories, classics from the archive, science fiction and fantasy
- BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra – a companion to Radio 5 Live for additional sports events coverage
Slogan: More live sport. Pure live sport. Live cricket from the Test Match Special team, football commentary, Formula 1, rugby union, rugby league, baseball, NFL American Football, tennis...
- BBC Radio 6 Music – an eclectic mix of alternative genres including rock, funk, punk and reggae (and most non-special interest genres), plus news, original in-house live music sessions, original live music concerts and music documentaries
Slogan: The place for the best Alternative Music. From Indie Pop and Iconic Rock to Trip Hop, Electronica and Dance with great Archive Music Sessions, Live Music Concerts and Documentaries
- BBC Asian Network – aimed at the large South Asian community in the UK (primarily a digital radio station, but available in parts of the Midlands on medium wave)
Slogan: Bollywood, Bhangra, Asian Urban and underground. Home of Desi music, news and documentaries
3) How are they funded?
The TV licence, paid by the British people.
4) Who is the direct competition to PSB radio?
Commercial.
5) Name 5 different COMMERCIAL radio stations and their target audience?
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