A NEW radio station dedicated solely to music is to be launched by Radio Scotland.
Named Music Extra, the “pop-up” station will broadcast a round-the-clock diet of music for a week next month.
Live sessions from Simple Minds and Travis will feature in schedules with Radio Scotland presenters Janice Forsyth, Billy Sloan and Ricky Ross joined by Bargain Hunt host Natasha Raskin on Breakfast Show presenting duties.
Live music from Scottish Album of The Year Award winner Kathryn Joseph, folk favourite John McCusker and Ultravox frontman Midge Ure will also feature on the new digital station between 23 and 30 November.
The station’s finale will be a celebration on St Andrew’s night with a specially-commissioned programme featuring students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Jenny Farish said: “It’s the kind of station I would seek out and love as a listener and can’t wait for it to start.” It’s a great opportunity to offer our audience something a little bit different – to introduce new music alongside some huge favourites.”
Ricky Ross added: “I’m looking forward to playing the music I grew up with as well as all the Scottish artists who’ve influenced my own music.”
Station chief Jeff Zycinski said: “The station will also showcase new talent and explore the issues that impact the Scottish music industry.
“It will also give listeners the chance to tell us if they would welcome a station that offers an alternative to BBC Radio Scotland’s successful speech schedule.
“Projects like this shine a light on the exceptional talent on our doorstep.”
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