MAGIC is a brand new radio station for Southampton and the nation with a ‘good mood’ music playlist from Queen to Adele, Michael Bublé to Marvin Gaye, Take That to Abba and George Michael to Bruno Mars.
The station is launched today on DAB Digital Radio by Bauer Media UK – whose portfolio also includes Wave 105.
Magic will offer music designed to relax and help brighten your day, combined with award-winning presenters and special programmes that feature the best of the 80s, soul and Motown.
And as the day winds down the ‘Mellow Magic’ playlist promises to help soothe you every evening.
A host of celebrity presenters have been signed up for the new station, with programmes presented by Christine Bleakley, Denise Van Outen, John Barrowman, Claire Sweeney, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde and more.
Actor, singer, dancer, TV personality and West End star Denise Van Outen brings her warm style to your speakers, waxing lyrical and connecting with her audience through the music she plays.
From new British talent George Ezra to classics from Lionel Richie, Denise’s show brings her infectious fun-filled personality to her Saturday afternoon show from 1pm.
Denise said: “We are starting the Magic New Year with a bang! We really hope you can join us with some good mood music and we promise to keep you smiling all week.”
Legendary 80s pop stars turned presenters Kim Wilde (Kids in America, Chequered Love) leads her request show and Rick Astley (Never Gonna Give You Up) gives his unique take on your favourite Magic music and movies. Both hit the airwaves on Sunday with Kim from 10am and Rick from 1pm.
Christine Bleakley, the much-loved television host and personality, will make her radio debut with a one-hour programme dedicated to a special celebrity guest each week.
She will host up front, intimate, one-on-one chats, interspersed with select pieces of music chosen to illustrate their life and career.
Phillip Schofield joins as the first guest from January 11 and you can listen in to a new guest every Sunday afternoon from 3pm-4pm until March.
John Barrowman, star of Doctor Who, Torchwood, Arrow, musical theatre and the top 40, will also kick off his new programme on January 11 and will be heard every Sunday from 6pm.
John’s unique style, humour and energy will propel entertainment-driven features to delight, engage and make you smile.
The multi-talented Claire Sweeney will bring her love of musical theatre to the airwaves with a special musicals show.
Amidst an illustrious career on stage and TV, Sweeney most notably starred as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.
She will review, interview stars and cast members and recommend the very best performances in the West End as well as playing a mix of Magic tracks and musical hits on Sunday afternoon from 3pm-4pm in March and April.
Christine Bleakley
Hear your favourite 80s tracks with Magic 80s on Friday nights with Gary Vincent, who’ll be accompanied by superstar guests from the 80s, before heading behind the scenes with Jo Parkerson every Saturday at 3pm on The Green Room, which showcases the very best celebrity interviews and news.
Angie Greaves takes you to Magic’s Soul Town from 6pm, bringing the very best of Motown and soul with regular interviews and special guests.
Magic will launch in Southampton on DAB from today. In order to receive the station’s digital frequency, make sure you re-scan your DAB radio to get the most up to date stations.
For more information on how to do this, head to getdigitalradio.com/retune.
- Check out magic.co.uk for more information, and full presenter and show line-ups.
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