http://www.radiocafe.co.uk/talk The place where music people share views about today's music Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:01:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en UPDATE - 26 February 2010: The BBC is set to close the unpopular BBC 6 Music, as part of sweeping changes to TV and radio services which are to be announced next month.  The Times is also reporting that the BBC Trust has acknowledged that "it must pick up more listeners over the ... http://www.radiocafe.co.uk/talk/archives/37 I think there is a place here at Radiocafe for young talented singers (I mean people who would like to sing / record and write good songs) to have their say. Although the great song writers of the past had the first crack at writing popular songs for wonderful singers ... http://www.radiocafe.co.uk/talk/archives/94 The BBC has published the results of its 2009 consultation on audience views on Radio 2 and 6 Music. The good news for many of us is that it recognises that Radio 2 is not serving the needs of older listeners. It also highlights that music from the 40s, 50s ... http://www.radiocafe.co.uk/talk/archives/93 If you reviewed the radio listings of the Radio Times for the first week of May back in 1986, the options for those who prefer their music on the soulful or funky side would have been as follows: Sunday at 9pm, Robbie Vincent (having moved on from BBC Radio London) ... http://www.radiocafe.co.uk/talk/archives/34 Radiocafé is proud to present the definitive list of some of the broadcasters, presenters and other individuals who have made a wonderful contribution to the popular music cause.  Sadly, many of these individuals are no longer with us, but their memory will live on for many years to come. We hope you ... http://www.radiocafe.co.uk/talk/archives/92 Click below for Radiocafé's DEFINITIVE list of national and local BBC radio shows playing "our kind of music".  For those who appreciate quality light and easy music in the true, traditional sense, including a portion of jazz, dance bands and big bands, there are many highlights still to be found on ... http://www.radiocafe.co.uk/talk/archives/91 The sad death of Malcolm Laycock represents the final chapter of one of the most sorry stories in the recent BBC’s history. Last night (15 November, 2009) it paid tribute to the broadcaster by repeating part of a show of his from April. It was introduced by Clare Teal, the ... http://www.radiocafe.co.uk/talk/archives/89 UPDATE: 10 November 2009: We are sad to learn that Maclolm Laycock passed away on 8th November 2009. Malcolm was one of the finest broadcasters, and has been greatly missed from the airwaves since his recent departure from BBC Radio 2.  We are so very sorry to hear of this news, as ... http://www.radiocafe.co.uk/talk/archives/73 BBC radio currently fails to offer anything for a large and significant population: older listeners. While music preference should be independent of age, it is evident that the BBC provides handsomely for the youth audience: they get Radio 1, 1Xtra, 6 Music and the BBC Asian Network. And while Radio ... http://www.radiocafe.co.uk/talk/archives/88 Few broadcasters are more fondly remembered than Ray Moore, who entertained millions of listeners for years with his regular early morning show on Radio 2. Ray looked after the 5 to 7.30am slot throughout the seventies and eighties in his uniquely special way.  He was one of the highlights of radio, ... http://www.radiocafe.co.uk/talk/archives/43