Presenters Revealed For NME Radio Launch

NME Radio has announced the line up of key presenters to take over the airwaves when it launches on June 24.

The weekday line up includes Claire Sturgess, Neil Cole and Chris Martin.

Claire Sturgess was part of the Xfm launch team led by founder Sammy Jacob in 1997 and worked at the station for 10 years.

Neil Cole joins having previously worked for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, MTV, Extreme Sports and Sky One.

Chris Martin – who started his music career as a club DJ in Leeds – has also worked for Yorkshire Radio. Chris is known for uncovering the best new artists in Yorkshire including The Kaiser Chiefs to Richard Hawley.

Sammy Jacob, managing director of NME Radio, said: “What makes NME Radio presenters special is their genuine passion for the music, the station and all it represents – not to mention being truly wonderful people as well. I’m delighted they have chosen to join and share their passion with us.”

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