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Geldof to Fight U2 Manager for new Radio License
A group headed by Bob Geldof is among five contenders who will battle it out for the new lucrative rock radio station licence for Dublin, it emerged today.
Zed FM, supported by Live Aid creator Geldof and concert promoter Jim Aiken, have applied for a licence for what they claim will be an alternative music station for the capital?s youth.
The consortium will fight for the slot against heavyweights from the world of entertainment and media including U2 manager Paul McGuinness and nightclub owner Robbie Fox.
Zed FM said it will serve rock music enthusiasts who want a serious alternative to the diet of music radio currently available on the city?s airwaves.
The group also promised a specific commitment to promoting Irish talent and nurturing emerging artistes.
The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland expects a fierce fight for the new licence over the coming months after the phenomenal success of Dublin pop station FM104.
Scottish Radio Holdings paid around ?26m to take over the station last October.
One of the strongest bids for the new slot comes from Xfm Dublin, backed by UTV, Capital Radio ? owners of Xfm London ? and Absolute Radio International.
Xfm Dublin is offering a fresh and innovative guitar-led music radio station with the best alternative rock music in an ?authentic, irreverent and exciting way?.
Figures have shown listenership among 20 to 34 year-olds has dropped by some 15% over the last few years and a number of the groups feel their style will address that imbalance.
Phantom FM backed by concert promoter Denis Desmond and U2 manager Paul McGuinness, is offering alternative rock and Irish music to 15-34 year olds.
And the venture also promised to promote new and unsigned Irish and international artists while trying to claw back many lost listeners.
Backed by Dublin?s leading nightclub owner Robbie Fox and Sharon Corr?s husband Gavin Bonnar, Radio Eleven is offering alternative music during prime-time hours.
The group also aim to provide specialist programming in the evening and to compete on the world internet radio stage.
Raw radio promises a credible, progressive and dynamic music-driven radio service, aimed at what it called the ?disenfranchised alternative rock fans of Dublin?.
Backers said the station will broadcast and support both Irish and international alternative rock music in all sub-genres.
Applicants will be assessed by the BCI in September before shortlisted groups make oral presentations in October, with a final decision due some time in November.
--IOL
A group headed by Bob Geldof is among five contenders who will battle it out for the new lucrative rock radio station licence for Dublin, it emerged today.
Zed FM, supported by Live Aid creator Geldof and concert promoter Jim Aiken, have applied for a licence for what they claim will be an alternative music station for the capital?s youth.
The consortium will fight for the slot against heavyweights from the world of entertainment and media including U2 manager Paul McGuinness and nightclub owner Robbie Fox.
Zed FM said it will serve rock music enthusiasts who want a serious alternative to the diet of music radio currently available on the city?s airwaves.
The group also promised a specific commitment to promoting Irish talent and nurturing emerging artistes.
The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland expects a fierce fight for the new licence over the coming months after the phenomenal success of Dublin pop station FM104.
Scottish Radio Holdings paid around ?26m to take over the station last October.
One of the strongest bids for the new slot comes from Xfm Dublin, backed by UTV, Capital Radio ? owners of Xfm London ? and Absolute Radio International.
Xfm Dublin is offering a fresh and innovative guitar-led music radio station with the best alternative rock music in an ?authentic, irreverent and exciting way?.
Figures have shown listenership among 20 to 34 year-olds has dropped by some 15% over the last few years and a number of the groups feel their style will address that imbalance.
Phantom FM backed by concert promoter Denis Desmond and U2 manager Paul McGuinness, is offering alternative rock and Irish music to 15-34 year olds.
And the venture also promised to promote new and unsigned Irish and international artists while trying to claw back many lost listeners.
Backed by Dublin?s leading nightclub owner Robbie Fox and Sharon Corr?s husband Gavin Bonnar, Radio Eleven is offering alternative music during prime-time hours.
The group also aim to provide specialist programming in the evening and to compete on the world internet radio stage.
Raw radio promises a credible, progressive and dynamic music-driven radio service, aimed at what it called the ?disenfranchised alternative rock fans of Dublin?.
Backers said the station will broadcast and support both Irish and international alternative rock music in all sub-genres.
Applicants will be assessed by the BCI in September before shortlisted groups make oral presentations in October, with a final decision due some time in November.
--IOL
