Nick's video support for the joy of 6! :)
STARS JOIN WEBSITE TO SAVE BBC 6 MUSIC
The Telegraph - Music|29 April 2010
The Telegraph - Music|29 April 2010
New musical acts and established stars including Brett Anderson, Katie Melua, and members of Duran Duran, Editors and Snow Patrol have recorded videos or posted messages throwing their support behind the campaign. A raft of proposals was announced in March, including closing the digital radio station, along with the Asian Network.
The BBC has said it wants to reprioritise nearly £600 million a year to higher quality content.
Music industry body the BPI has launched the website, called The Joy Of 6.
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Duran Duran keyboard player Nick Rhodes said very few stations support forthcoming artists and play a broad selection of music.
He said: ''Radio 6 Music does exactly this. It is a true gem, cherished by its listeners, including myself.''
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Blogging about today's launch, BPI chairman Tony Wadsworth said: ''Our aim is to add to the chorus of voices calling for the BBC Trust not to approve the BBC's proposal to close a wonderfully unique and eclectic station that contributes so much to British music culture and the diversity of the UK music industry.
''We've asked artists and songwriters from labels both big and small to come forward with strong messages and pleas.
''It's extremely encouraging to see how artists whose careers have been shaped or who are influenced by the station have stepped up to the plate, calling for 6 Music to stay on the air.''
The website is at www.thejoyof6.com.
The BBC has said it wants to reprioritise nearly £600 million a year to higher quality content.
Music industry body the BPI has launched the website, called The Joy Of 6.
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... ...
Duran Duran keyboard player Nick Rhodes said very few stations support forthcoming artists and play a broad selection of music.
He said: ''Radio 6 Music does exactly this. It is a true gem, cherished by its listeners, including myself.''
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Blogging about today's launch, BPI chairman Tony Wadsworth said: ''Our aim is to add to the chorus of voices calling for the BBC Trust not to approve the BBC's proposal to close a wonderfully unique and eclectic station that contributes so much to British music culture and the diversity of the UK music industry.
''We've asked artists and songwriters from labels both big and small to come forward with strong messages and pleas.
''It's extremely encouraging to see how artists whose careers have been shaped or who are influenced by the station have stepped up to the plate, calling for 6 Music to stay on the air.''
The website is at www.thejoyof6.com.
Here's Nick's support video on the joy of 6 :)