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Radio Nova announces the best Irish band in its Shamrock Referendum

Thin Lizzy has been voted the best Irish band of all time in a St. Patrick’s Day poll of more than 10,000 music fans and listeners of Ireland’s Radio Nova. They beat off competition from numerous other acts such as U2, Aslan, Sinead O’Connor, The Cranberries, Ash, Snow Patrol, Hosier and more as part of Radio Nova’s ‘Shamrock Referendum’...

Nova spends €250k on marketing Morning Glory with PJ &Jim

Radio Nova is to Invest €250k in a new marketing campaign with PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe. The new ads feature PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe swimming in a bowl of cereal with the tagline ‘Cereal Messers’...

Nova’s PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe to tandem cycle 30km for charity

Radio Nova’s PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe are to tandem cycle 30km from Hill 16 in Croke Park to Bray Head to raise money for charity. A month of activity surrounding Jack and Jill’s ‘Up the Hill’ Challenge kicked off today culminating on Friday, October 28th. Speaking of his challenge, PJ Gallagher said: ...

Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale to host series on Radio Nova

Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale is to host a new three-part show on Radio Nova ahead of Whitesnake’s gig at the 3Arena on 10th May 2022. Up Close & Personal with David Coverdale will be a series of special shows in support of the upcoming Whitesnake tour with Foreigner and Europe. The first of three special David Coverdale shows airs on Nova this coming Sunday...

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.” ...