Superstar DJs Line Up For Kiss Revamp
DJs Carl Cox and Armin Van Buuren are joining the line-up of Emap’s Kiss radio network as it prepares itself for a relaunch and expansion.
Kiss will be the UK’s only radio station broadcasting shows from the superstar DJs, both of whom regularly top worldwide polls. Carl Cox will play the best in funky house whilst Armin Van Buuren will pump out his top trance tunes in prime late night/early morning slots across the weekend.
From September 6 Vibe 101 in Bristol and Vibe FM in East Anglia will become Kiss and the whole network will boast a refreshed, re-invigorated sound; new talent; new logo and station identity (see Emap Revamps And Expands Kiss FM Radio Network).
Kiss 101 (the former Vibe 101 in Bristol) and Kiss 105-108 (formerly Vibe in East Anglia) will enjoy the best of London’s new line-up, with some networked shows at the weekends, as well as benefiting from new local shows in the daytime schedule. The stations will also keep the very best of their strong heritage local talent.
As well as new names and a new schedule, Kiss says that the revamp will place a greater emphasis on listener interaction, with some parts of the schedule opened up to allow the listeners to shape the playlist, rating tracks and choosing what is played next in real time voting via the Kiss website.
The Kiss website will also become the central hub for listeners to post user generated content ranging from tips on best nightclubs, songs, games and videos. There are also plans to expand opportunities to podcast the best of unsigned talent, as well as content such as DJ-mix masterclasses.
Andy Roberts, group programme director of Kiss, said: “I want current listeners to love Kiss even more and new listeners to get excited about discovering Kiss on the radio. The new schedule is a really exciting mix between established local talent; excellent new signings and some superstar names.
“It’s exciting to be able to give people their big break, be that their first radio show, or by finding new ways for existing talent to work together. Kiss is now an even more exciting multi-platform experience.”
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