Absolute Radio 20s is a spin-off UK-based radio station from Absolute Radio. It launched at 10.00am on 24 February 2020 and operated solely online until being made available as a DAB+ service, alongside multiple other Bauer-run stations, on the new local digital multiplex for Cumbria in December 2021.[1] It is the seventh decades themed station to be launched by Absolute's owner, Bauer Radio.
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Frequency | DAB+: 11B (North Cumbria) Bauer PlanetRadio App |
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Owner | Bauer Radio |
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First air date | 24 February 2020 |
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Webcast | Planet Radio |
Website | planetradio |
The station plays rock and alternative music from both emerging and established artists and groups and has the strapline of "new music matters."[2] The first song to be played on the station was "Instant History" by Biffy Clyro. Presenters include Danielle Perry and Jay Lawrence.
References
edit- ^ RadioToday, 2021-12-01
- ^ Collins, Steve (20 February 2020). "Bauer's Paul Keenan announces Absolute Radio 20s". Radio Today. Retrieved 28 February 2020.