Absolute Radio 20s

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Absolute Radio 20s
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  • Carlisle
Frequency DAB+: 11B (North Cumbria)
Bauer PlanetRadio App
Ownership
Owner Bauer Radio
History
First air date
24 February 2020 (2020-02-24)
Links
Webcast Planet Radio
Website planetradio.co.uk/absolute-radio-20s/ OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Absolute Radio 20s is a spin-off UK-based radio station from Absolute Radio. It launched at 10.00am on 24 February 2020 and operated solely online until being made available as a DAB+ service, alongside multiple other Bauer-run stations, on the new local digital multiplex for Cumbria in December 2021. [1] It is the seventh decades themed station to be launched by Absolute's owner, Bauer Radio.

The station plays rock and alternative music from both emerging and established artists and groups and has the strapline of "new music matters." [2] The first song to be played on the station was "Instant History" by Biffy Clyro. Presenters include Danielle Perry and Jay Lawrence.

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References

  1. RadioToday, 2021-12-01
  2. Collins, Steve (20 February 2020). "Bauer's Paul Keenan announces Absolute Radio 20s". Radio Today. Retrieved 28 February 2020.