[RadioInsight] SiriusXM To Hold Virtual Ultra Music Festival
RadioInsight /////////////////////////////////////////// SiriusXM To Hold Virtual Ultra Music Festival Posted: 16 Mar 2020 11:36 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...usic-festival/ With the cancellation of the Ultra Music Festival set to be hosted this upcoming weekend in Miami, SiriusXM will host a virtual version of the festival on channel 52 starting on Friday, March 20 at 5pm. The channel will feature live DJ sets from the artists who were schedule to perform this weekend including Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Above Beyond, Major Lazer, Lost Frequencies, Oliver Heldens, and Nicky Romero. They will also air sets from previous Ultra Music Festival performances from the likes of Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello with Roddy Ricch, Zedd, and Carl Cox. In addition to SiriusXM subscribers, the service will be offering a trial subscription to Ultra Music Festival ticket holders. SiriusXM today announced the broadcast of SiriusXM’s Ultra Virtual Audio Festival on UMF Radio starting on Friday, March 20. SiriusXM’s Ultra Virtual Audio Festival will feature exclusive live DJ sets from artists who were originally scheduled to perform at Ultra Music Festival, including Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Above Beyond, Major Lazer, Lost Frequencies, Oliver Heldens, Nicky Romero, and more. SiriusXMs UMF Radio channel will launch on Friday, March 20 at 5:00 pm ET and will air through Monday, March 23 on channel 52, on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app. The limited-run channel will also highlight past live DJ sets from previous Ultra Music Festival performances that have aired live on SiriusXM. Past sets from DJs, including Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello with special guest Roddy Ricch, Zedd, and Carl Cox, will broadcast throughout the weekend. “With the postponement of beloved events, necessary changes in people’s everyday life, and need for social distancing, we know our listeners are seeking a sense of community more than ever,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer of SiriusXM. “To encourage that, we are pleased to be working with Ultra Music Festival to provide our listeners with this virtual audio festival featuring the diverse lineup of artists the UMF delivers year after year, as well as exclusive, fresh, new sets from some of the biggest names in dance music.” For the past 15 years, SiriusXM has broadcasted live from Ultra Music Festival, the world famous outdoor electronic dance music festival, headlined by some of the most important names in dance music in Miami, FL. UMF Radio is also a weekly show on SiriusXMs Diplos Revolution channel. The two-hour weekly show features a mix of the genres most prominent and up-and-coming artists. UMF Radio airs Saturdays from 6:00—8:00 pm ET. Ultra Music Festival ticket holders will receive an email offering access to SiriusXM’s UMF Radio and its other programming. New customers can take advantage of a trial subscription offer to listen to SiriusXM’s UMF Radio. For Offer Details and to sign up go to https://www.siriusxm.com/VirtualUltra. The post SiriusXM To Hold Virtual Ultra Music Festival appeared first on RadioInsight. /////////////////////////////////////////// Pitchfork: How College Radio Is Responding Amid Coronavirus-Prompted Campus Closures Posted: 16 Mar 2020 09:47 AM PDT https://pitchfork.com/news/how-colle...mpus-closures/ The post Pitchfork: How College Radio Is Responding Amid Coronavirus-Prompted Campus Closures appeared first on RadioInsight. /////////////////////////////////////////// Domain Insight 3/16: More Domains For KFMB Stations Posted: 16 Mar 2020 09:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...kfmb-stations/ As Local Media San Diego prepares to close this week on its acquisitions of 760 KFMB and 100.7 KFMB-FM San Diego, more domains have been reserved for the stations and verifies the expected spin-off of the AM. Plus registrations across the country by iHeartMedia and the next Nash-FM to potentially return to its previous identity. This content is for Premium Annual and Premium Monthly members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Domain Insight 3/16: More Domains For KFMB Stations appeared first on RadioInsight. /////////////////////////////////////////// The Goat Debuts With Broad Music Mix In Door County WI Posted: 16 Mar 2020 05:30 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...oor-county-wi/ Mazur LLC has flipped Classic Country 105.1 The Viking WSBW Ephraim WI to very broad Variety Hits as 105.1 The Goat. The flip took place on Thursday afternoon with the station positioning as Door Countys Greatest of All Time. Music heard on our sampling of the station on Sunday ranged from the 1950s through 2019. WSBW serves the northern part of the Door Peninsula in between the Green Bay and Lake Michigan. Heard during our sampling of the station on Sunday afternoon: Billy Joel Piano Man Smash Mouth All Star The Script Superheroes Cars Magic Bowling For Soup Girl All The Bad Guys Want Sinead OConnor Nothing Compares 2 U Kenny Nolan I Like Dreamin Gloria Estefan Get On Your Feet Danny & The Juniors At The Hop Jim Croce It Doesnt Have To Be That Way Dion Abraham, Martin and John Sheena Easton For Your Eyes Only Hozier Take Me To Church Owl City Fireflies Tommy Roe Sweet Pea The post The Goat Debuts With Broad Music Mix In Door County WI appeared first on RadioInsight. /////////////////////////////////////////// Syndication Notes: Networks Make Programming Free During Pandemic Posted: 16 Mar 2020 04:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...ring-pandemic/ With more station operators preparing quarantine protocols and working remotely, a pair of syndicators are making their programming available free of charge with no contracts during the pandemic. Sun Broadcast Group and Rockcastle Media Networks have both announced they will offer their programming for as long as needed. Sun Broadcast Group announced today that it is currently offering FREE programming to any radio stations that need to fill airtime due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. If stations are in need, they can reach out to SBG and receive any programming in their lineup that is available in their market for as long as needed, free of charge. There are no strings attached and no contracts needed. With the abundance of companies announcing quarantine protocol and working remotely, SBG is positioned to step in and help however possible at this time. “SBG is here to help and serve radio stations first and foremost, especially in times of need,” stated Sun Broadcast Group’s Chief Development Officer, Danno Wolkoff. “Our offer of free programming and services for radio’s use to better serve their local communities is exactly what we need to do right now. Let’s all serve, inform and protect our listeners together.” Programming included a The Sam Alex Show, Ashley Brad, Country Fried Mix with DJ Sinister, Around The House With Eric G, The Jim Brickman Show, The Michael Baisden Show, Full Metal Jackie, The Jared Dillian Show, The Woody and Wilcox Show, Red Cup Country, Barbeque Nation and all other programs available through Sun Broadcast Group. To find programming, click on SBG’s website here. Rockcastle Media Networks is pleased to offer all of its short-form and long-form programming to stations without requiring an affiliation agreement. “In keeping with our ‘Partners First’ approach, we want to help every station serve its clients, listeners, and personnel, and during the unprecedented spread of COVID-19 we want to make all of our World Class Programming available without any obligation. As long as it’s available for your market, we’ll gladly get you started immediately with our FTP-delivered, 100% barter programming.” The offer will last through at least April 30th, depending on the progression of COVID-19. Rockcastle Media Networks’ long-form programming includes the flagship multi-format daypart program Wilhite Wall, Classic Rock weekend mainstays TimeSweep (4 hours) and Rock Talk with Dominic Forbes (1 hour), and Adult Standards juggernaut The Neon Beat with John Christopher (1-5 hours.) The company’s short-form content includes Think Fast!, Today In Rock History, and The Motivation Minute with Greg Knapp. Rockcastle Media Networks is a national radio network providing short-form and long-form programming to affiliate stations across the U.S. and Canada. The company’s ‘Partners First’ initiative ensures a focus on error-free program feeds and exceptional service to stations and advertising partners. # # # To listen to a demo of any Rockcastle Media Networks programming, visit http://www.rockcastlemedia.com. To contact Rockcastle Media Networks, call (208) 718-2525 or (414) 909-1010, or email or . The post Syndication Notes: Networks Make Programming Free During Pandemic appeared first on RadioInsight. |
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