BBC Radio 2 Eurovision returns
MUMBAI: It's time for Radio 2 listeners to dust off their feather boas, polish their sequins and slip on their dancing shoes as Radio 2 Eurovision returns for another year.
Prasar Board capable of appointing full-time DGs, says I & B Ministry sources
NEW DELHI: The Prasar Bharati Board has the requisite quorum for appointing a full-time directors-general in Doordarshan and All India Radio (AIR) and need not resort to interim appointments.
ASCAP's Christine Pepe is now business and legal affairs' VP
MUMBAI: The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) recently announced the promotion of Christine Pepe as business and legal affairs vice president. Previously, she held the role of business and legal affairs AVP.
European Commission examining Apple's music streaming plans
MUMBAI: Ahead of Apple’s launch of its very own music streaming service, regulators in Europe are examining the company’s dealings with several record labels and digital companies, reports the Financial Times.
Red FM is exclusive radio partner of Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL Season 8
MUMBAI: For the first time, Red FM and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have partnered for the upcoming IPL, which will commence on 8 April.
Rotaract Club's Hillside Rock Festival to attract around 2000 people for its second edition
MUMBAI: About 2000 people are expected to gather at the annual Hillside Rock Festival (HRF) on 4 April and witness performances by upcoming rock bands, followed by a headlining act from prog rock band ‘Coshish'.
Much announces launch of Much Digital Studios
MUMBAI: Much announced the creation of Much Digital Studios, a multi-channel network of Canadian and international YouTube creators slated to launch this spring.Much Digital Studios will harness the vision of YouTube creators from multiple genres to fuel a new digital strategy for the brand.
No overlapping of frequencies of radio channels broadcast from border areas
NEW DELHI: While noting that ‘radio waves do not have borders’, the Government has said there is little chance of overlapping frequencies of Indian channels as these programmes are being broadcast from centres at different frequencies, regulated by International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
DHX Media teams up with The Orchard
MUMBAI: Content creator DHX Media partnered with music, video and film distribution company the Orchard. It is a multi-year electronic sell-through deal signed between both parties.
Former additional DG of All India Radio C. Lalrosanga appointed interim DG of Doordarshan
NEW DELHI: Veteran broadcaster C. Lalrosanga has been appointed interim Director General of Doordarshan following the retirement of Vijayalakshmi Chhabra.Until now, Lalrosanga was holding charge as Additional Director General in All India Radio.
