Absolute Radio 20s is a
spin-off
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UK-based radio station from
Absolute Radio
Absolute Radio is a British digital radio station owned and operated by Bauer Media Audio UK as part of the Absolute Radio Network. It broadcasts nationally across the UK via digital audio broadcasting.
The station focuses on alternative ...
. 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. It is the seventh decades themed station to be launched by Absolute's owner,
Bauer Radio
Bauer Media Audio UK is a UK-based radio division of Bauer Media Group owning brands; Absolute Radio, Greatest Hits Radio, Jazz FM, Hits Radio, KISS, Planet Rock, Magic, Kerrang! Radio and Heat Radio.
History
In early 2008, German ma ...
.
The station plays rock and alternative music from both emerging and established artists and groups and has the strapline of "new music matters."
The first song to be played on the station was "
Instant History" by
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish Rock music, rock band that formed in Kilmarnock, composed of Simon Neil (lead vocals, guitar) and twin brothers James Johnston (Scottish musician), James (bass, backing vocals) and Ben Johnston (Scottish musician), Be ...
. Presenters include
Danielle Perry and
Jay Lawrence.
References
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{{Decades themed radio stations
Absolute Radio
Radio stations established in 2020
2020 establishments in the United Kingdom
Bauer Radio
Decades themed radio stations
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