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Rhyl Journal
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Irreplaceable BBC radio legend confirms exit after 16 years
Radio 6 star Tom Ravenscroft will be leaving at the end of May as new ventures, including "being around to do the school run," beckon. It comes as BBC Radio 6 shared its spring and summer programming with listeners. The 45-year-old who is known for presenting New Music Fix Daily with Deb Grant (Mondays – Thursdays, 7-9pm) and The Ravers Hour (Fridays, 11pm-12am) said it's 'been a blast' and "it's been a tough decision to make" as he steps down from both shows in a few weeks' time. In a post on Instagram, he said: 'It's with a heavy heart that I announce that after 16 years I'm to leave Radio 6 Music at the end of May. New ventures, foreign travels and being around to do the school run beckons. "It's been a tough decision to make, I've met so many wonderful people as a result of this job and will be forever grateful. You couldn't ask for a more fabulous community. "Thanks to everyone who tuned in, sent music, recorded sessions, put together mixes and sent funny emails. It's been such a treat to have been able to do this job; listening to everyone's creations, building shows and sharing what I've found. "I'd like to think we all have bigger, better and more interesting record collections as a result of the time we've spent together. "Special thanks to all the producers, assistants, engineers and presenters I've worked with over the years. It's been a ball, thanks for having me." A post shared by Tom Ravenscroft (@tomravo) Tom's final New Music Fix Daily show will be Thursday, May 29, and his final edition of The Ravers Hour will be Friday, May 30. As he confirmed his exit from the popular station, Samantha Moy, head of BBC Radio 6 Music said Tom is 'irreplaceable' and 'quite simply a 6 Music legend'. She commented: 'On behalf of us all at 6 Music, I want to thank Tom Ravenscroft for his huge contribution to 6 Music over the years – for his work spotlighting formidable electronic artists with his own shows, including the peerless Ravers Hour, as well as shaping the sound of our evenings with New Music Fix Daily and his incredible series, Peel Acres. 'He is quite simply a 6 Music legend: iridescent and irreplaceable - we will all miss him.' Joining Deb to present New Music Fix Daily from Monday, June 2 (7-9pm) is Nathan Shepherd. A post shared by BBC Radio 6 Music (@bbc6music) Nathan will continue to present Indie Forever on Fridays (9-11pm), which was recently nominated for an Audio and Radio Industry Award (ARIA) and a New York Festivals Radio Award. Nathan shared: "All my life I've been passionate about new music. Without new music there's no future in music. 'I'm so excited to be a part of the New Music Fix Daily team and to present alongside the amazing Deb Grant." Recommended reading: Zoe Ball returns to BBC Radio 2 after quitting the Breakfast Show 4 months ago All the acts who made it through to Britain's Got Talent's final after tonight's show Celebrities wish Lorraine Kelly a 'speedy recovery' as she undergoes surgery Tom is the son of the late BBC Radio 1 disc jockey John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, who was better known as John Peel. He was said to be the longest-serving of the original disc jockeys on BBC Radio 1, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until he died of a heart attack in 2004.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC Radio 6 fans devastated as star announces he's leaving the station – but legendary DJ returns
TOM Ravenscroft will be leaving BBC Radio 6 to explore "new pastures," but a radio legend will soon be joining the station. The son of legendary BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel, who passed away in 2004, hosts two shows on the station, including New Music Fix Daily which showcased emerging artists. 5 5 Tom also hosts The Ravers Hour on Friday nights from 11pm and his final shifts on the shows will be May 29 and 30 respectively. 'Argh man, this is a sad moment. It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to depart 6 Music but pastures new beckon," Tom said in a statement published by the BBC. "It's been a blast, I've met so many wonderful people as a result of this job and will be forever grateful. Thanks to all the crew on New Music Fix Daily and Deb [Grant, his co-host] for the past two years in Salford, I think we did some cool stuff." Tom added: "Lots of love to the listeners and everyone who has ever sent me music. I will miss it all. Forever yours. Tom.' Samantha Moy, head of BBC Radio 6 Musicat 6 Music,thanked Tom for his "huge contribution" to the station and "for his work spotlighting formidable electronic artists." "He is quite simply a 6 Music legend: iridescent and irreplaceable - we will all miss him,' she added. But it's not all bad news for Radio 6 fans, as iconic DJ Mary Anne Hobbs will be returning to the airwaves in early June. Mary Anne will host a new show on Sundays from 6 - 8 pm as is described by the BBC as "a borderless world of music, featuring open conversation with some of the world's most fascinating artists." "Features will include Directors Cut – an invitation to musicians to create a specially extended version of an album track, exclusively for Mary Anne, and End of Days – in which artists select a piece of music for future generations," the BBC said. Mary Anne added: 'It's a joy to return home to 6 Music, and pull-up next to my teenage hero Iggy Pop. The new show will be a home for music across all spectrums, outliers to headliners. Open conversations with the Artists we love. New experiments in storytelling and sound. Come with us.' Radio listeners are duped by secret AI clone host who presented 4hrs-a-day for SIX MONTHS - would YOU have spotted it? The legendary DJ took a step back from hosting in January, but promised her return with a new show at the time. Mary Anne first joined the BBC on Radio 1 in 1996 and has presented many different project at the Beeb including documentaries and last year performed an original collaboration with violinist Anna Phoebe for the 6 Music Festival. "It gives me great pleasure to give the warmest welcome home to Mary Anne Hobbs," Samantha said of Mary Anne's return. In other news at Radio 6, Tom Robinson who currently hosts Now Playing @6Music, will remain on the station to present a series of specials as part of 6 Music's annual Loud & Proud season, which takes spotlights LGBTQ+ voices. 5
The Courier
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
The best events to attend in Dundee this month.
Stuck in a rut for activities to keep you entertained this spring? Here are our pick of the best events in Dundee for May. King of deadpan Rich Hall makes a welcome return to The Whitehall Theatre on May 2. The show's title has two meanings: Chin Music can mean idle talk or an intimidating throw in baseball or cricket. A great description of Rich Hall's comedy style. The laid-back Virginian is an Edinburgh festival favourite and a regular on panel shows such as QI and Have I Got New For You, his sharp, quick wit never disappoints on TV or his live shows. Recommended age 14+ Date: May 2, 8pm. Address: The Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield St, Dundee, DD DJ Craig Charles brings his funk and soul DJ set to the launch party at Dundee's newest music venue. Scotland's newest music and arts venue welcomes Craig Charles to its inaugural live music event. Music lovers can expect a set full of acts beloved by Radio 6 Music DJ Charles, who is widely viewed as one of the UK's leading champions of the genre. Date: May 2, 7pm. Address: LiveHouse, 110 Nethergate, Dundee , DD14DG. A new exhibition at Discovery Point uncovers Scotland's whaling stories and looks in particular at the role of the RRS Discovery in leading a change from hunting to conservation. Objects related to Scotland's whaling history are on display, along with work by artist Caroline Hack. Caroline has created her mesmerising pieces in response to the work of Sir Alister Hardy on the Discovery. Date: Daily, until August 31. Address: Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, Dundee, DD1 4XA Unlucky for some, Dundead returns to DCA for it's 13th edition this month. Look out for a chilling selection of horror and cult classics, celebrating this year's theme of Italian horror. Fans of new scary movies will have the chance to see two UK premieres and four Scottish film premieres. Horror aficionados over the age of 18 can test their knowledge at the Dundead Film Quiz on May 9. Date: May 8 to 11. Address: Dundee Contemporary Arts,152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY Plant Power is a family-friendly event at the University of Dundee Botanic Garden, featuring science workshops, crafts, detector demos and more. Learn how to identify different species of moths and birds and invest in some greenery at the plant sale. Relax and enjoy the beautiful location or treat yourself to some refreshments. The event is free but it's important to register in advance for tickets as places are limited. Date: May 17, 11am – 4pm. Address: Botanic Gardens, Riverside Drive, Dundee, DD2 1QH Artist Mella Shaw has created large-scale ceramic sculptural forms exploring the effect of marine sound and solar pollution on whales. The shapes of the sculptures in Sounding Line are inspired by the tiny bones in a whale's inner ear. Mella has wrapped the works in red marine rope which vibrate to echo the experience of marine life sensing sonar underwater. Date: From May 24. Address: McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum, Albert Square, Meadowside Dundee DD1 1DA. Take That legend and acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer Gary Barlow brings his tour to Dundee's Caird Hall at the end of May. From A Million Love songs to Patience and solo hits such as the poignant Let Me Go – the list of tunes that make up Gary Barlow's songbook is vast. Gary's support act for the Dundee gigs is Brad Kella who first rose to fame on Channel 4 programme The Piano. Date: May 30 and 31, 7.30pm Address: Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BG.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'There was nothing up here': Radio 6 stars praise GM's turn into media hub
Two northern-born stars of BBC Radio 6 have praised Salford's transformation into a media hub. Veteran DJ Mark Radcliffe, from Bolton, said that when he started his show with Marc Riley was the only national radio show outside of London. Mark said: "To see what's happened and what's grown on the banks of the ship canal is amazing to us, because in our lifetimes the media map has changed completely." Speaking at the Victoria Warehouse near Media City, he was joined by Stuart Maconie, the BBC veteran from Wigan. Stuart said: "When I was a teenager, you would not have come round here. "It was a wasteland." The pair co-host BBC Radio 6's Weekend Breakfast Show. Manchester and Salford are currently playing host to the station's annual festival which has seen performances from the likes of Ezra Collective and Mogwai. Stuart said the highlight of his festival was the set by fellow Radio 6 DJ Jamz Supernova, who performed before Fat Dog and Ezra Collective on Thursday night. Stuart said: 'It was brilliant at seven o'clock last night. 'You wouldn't have thought people would be up for it, but they really were. 'She got people really going. It was a brilliant mix of, like, Brazilian music, African music, techno music. 'It was just really, really great.' The BBC Radio 6 Festival started off rotating between different UK cities, but since 2023 has found a permanent home in Salford. 6 Music is the UK's biggest digital-only radio station with a reach of 2.7 million listeners. Mark said: "I think Radio 6 is almost like a throwback to old stations, not in the programmes it does or the music it plays, but in the audience's connection to it." Stuart said: "I think they're very loyal in the fact that they'll listen all day, people will say to me, I put it on in the morning and listen to it all day." Mark said: "I put it on all day and all night, I haven't slept in three years!" The duo were in agreement that the station's success was down to its offering of something different from the mainstream. Mark said: "I think the key to its success is that it's an alternative to pop stations. "Back in the old days, Radio One was the station people would listen to when they were going out, Radio Two feels a bit middle of the road to me. "The idea is that as you get older, you would still be open to all different kinds of new music. "They used to call it celebrating the alternative. "I think there's still something of that, but there is still stuff that's by big, big bands. "It's not a kind of niche or minority thing, but just music that's not quite of the mainstream." In January, Nick Grimshaw joined the station, taking over the breakfast show from Lauren Laverne. Mark said: "Another big reason for its success is because all the people on the network are real music enthusiasts, and knowledgeable about music. "But we're also aware that we're an entertainment station, it's not po-faced. READ MORE: Hope and Anchor in Doffcocker puts on first of many live music gigs READ MORE: Zoe Ball tells Johnny Ball she is in a good place after quitting show READ MORE: Pete Doherty invites local busker to perform at Oldham gig "You know, we have fun, we come on and have fun and we have our new boy Nick Grimshaw in the mornings. "That's a fun listen. So you can hear great music there, but also entertainment. "I think it's you take the music you play very seriously, but not yourselves too seriously."
