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Radio Nova is going back to playing vinyl records

Radio Nova is breaking open The Vinyl Vault and powering on the turntables to play some classics. “We’re taking numerous classic albums out of their sleeves, dusting them down and powering on the turntables at Nova Towers,” the station said in a blog post. “Nova’s going to take the world’s greatest music and make it even MORE seriously addictive by letting listeners hear the greatest classic tracks the way they were made to be played – off vinyl...

Radio Nova asks for opinions on bringing back live events

Radio Nova has launched audience research on the return of live music, entertainment and gigs, and the continuing Covid safety concerns. The station is promoting the survey across its schedule, via its social channels and via direct email to registered users of its Nova Listener Club. The survey asks people their attitudes on issues such as restricting access to vaccinated people only, when they may...

Foo Fighters Radio series planned for Radio Nova

Foo Fighters will host a special six-part series on Radio Nova to mark the release of their tenth album and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination. They start on Saturday February 27th at 6pm (repeated Sunday night at 9pm). During the series, Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Taylor Hawkins, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee will break out from the band and explore their personal inspirations, spotlight influential artists on their careers and play some of their biggest hits. In each episode the lads chat to their rock star friends and reflect on the creative process behind the new album “Medicine At Midnight”...

Contracts renewed for Classic Hits and Radio Nova

Choice Broadcasting Limited, trading as Classic Hits, and Classic Rock Broadcasting Limited, trading as Radio Nova, have both had their Contracts renewed with the BAI. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland signed the documents to enable both services to continue on FM till October 2030. Classic Hits agrees to provide a Classic Gold / Easy Listening / Smooth Multi-City Sound Broadcasting Service targeting an audience aged 45+ years Whilst Radio Nova will provide a Classic Rock music-based sound broadcasting service targeting adults aged 25+ years in Dublin city and county and commuter belt...

Bay Broadcasting hires Dave Kelly and Liam Thompson

Bay Broadcasting has hired Dave Kelly and Liam Thompson as Group Programme Consultants. Dave Kelly was Group Programme Director of FM104 and Q102 for almost twenty years, whilst Liam Thompson has been Group Programme Director of Communicorp and PD of Magic London and launch director of Virgin Radio in the UK. Liam also worked as a Consultant for Cork’s 96FM and C103 in 2017. As consultants, they will work with Bay Broadcasting’s Radio Nova and Classic Hits, implementing a joint strategy for the stations to develop the two brands into the future and capitalise on opportunities Bay sees in the Irish radio market currently...

Radio Nova secures Choosy as show sponsor

Radio Nova has announced Choosy as the sponsor of its Friday Night 80s show. The Irish comparison site, owned by Independent News and Media, helps people compare and switch their home energy supplier. Friday Night 80s is presented by Dee Woods. She says: “Let’s face it, the 1980s gave us a lot of dodgy things: hair, fashion, Kim Kardashian… but every Friday night on Radio Nova, D digs out the musical gems that rocked the decade. “From those lighters-in-the-air power ballads to the anthems you can sing into your hairbrush, get ready to be reminded of the best tunes, born in 80s, that still sound amazing today.” ...

Luke O’Faolain joins Nova for Sunday show

Luke O’Faolain is returning to Nova for a Sunday show from 2-6pm. It is five years since he was last heard on the station, having worked as their on-air movie reviewer for almost two years. Speaking with RadioToday, O’Faolain says, “I’m delighted to be getting back on air. I’ve really missed it. The music Radio Nova plays is absolutely fantastic. A bit of Bowie, sprinkle of Foo Fighters! I’m looking forward to hearing what people are up to on their Sundays as well. “That’s probably what I’ve missed the most. The ability to be part of peoples lives is what makes radio so special.” ...

Here’s what Radio Nova looks like during Lockdown

Like all radio stations, Radio Nova is classed as an essential service, but most of the programmes are being made at home. So what does it look like in the office? The station has made a video for Radiodays Europe, featuring Colm Hayes, Lucy Kennedy, Dee Woods, Marty Miller & Pat Cortenay. See it for yourself below: ...

Gold radio awards for Newstalk, Ocean FM and Radio 1

RTÉ Radio 1, Newstalk 106-108FM and Ocean FM took home Gold awards from this year’s virtual New York Festivals Radio Awards event. Newstalk was given the Best Innovation Gold for its Between The Lines “Living with a disability in Ireland” documentary, whilst Ocean FM was recognised for Best Human Interest Story for Getting Better, Not Bitter. RTÉ Radio 1 got Gold for The Case of Majella Moynihan documentary in the National Or International Affairs category, along with 16 other awards ranging from Silver to Finalist for dramas, social issues, history, culture and digital. Radio 1 Extra also got two awards, a Silver and Finalist badge, for digital content. Two docs from Off The Ball were also recognised with Finalist certificates...

Radio Nova broadcasts a Stay At Home Music Festival

Radio Nova is spending the Easter Weekend broadcasting its ‘Stay At Home Music Festival’. With the current lockdown continuing for a further three weeks, the station has live music from almost 100 of the world’s most iconic artists performing on one ‘radio stage’. Artists such as The Rolling Stones, Amy Winehouse, Prince, Bob Marley, REM, Thin Lizzy, Depeche Mode, The Cranberries, Dire Straits, ELO, Coldplay, Steely Dan, Muse, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Rod Stewart, ZZ Top, Tears For Fears, Elton John, The Doors and many more will feature every hour across the weekend. The #StayAtHomeMusicFestival concludes on Easter Monday with an hour-long feature of ‘Live Aid’ at 4pm...