Speaking to Music Week at the launch of Radio 1’s 50th anniversary programming, Cooper said: “In record company weekly meetings, the first thing executives want to know is, Have you ...
I t becomes quite physical if it’s muddy,” says Philippa Aylott. “Last year, I remember going out with Lauren Laverne and it was absolutely peeing it down. She was in ...
There used to be a famous Bill Hicks routine in which he watches rolling TV news and sees endless stories of death and disaster, only for him to open his ...
BBC Asian Network head of programmes Mark Strippel has described the network’s upcoming live event as a “massive moment” for the BBC and British Asian music fans.
Returning for its ...
The BBC Radio Asian Network has announced the line-up for its Asian Network Live event, which takes place at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith on Saturday, February 25.
Among the artists ...
Ben Cooper has been named controller of BBC Radio’s Asian Network, replacing Bob Shennan in the role following his appointment to director of BBC Radio last month.
Cooper will continue ...
Mark Strippel, the BBC Asian Network’s head of music, has highlighted the ‘massive growth in the young British-Asian audience’ in an interview with Music Week.
Strippel first joined the Beeb ...
Mark Strippel had a slightly unusual entry into BBC management. The BBC Asian Network’s head of programmes first joined the Beeb as an on-air presenter and DJ on BBC 1Xtra ...
The Hyundai Mercury Prize has implemented a number of key changes ahead of its 2016 outing following “a year of transition” in 2015, according to Bob Shennan, controller, BBC Radio ...
