DAB+ change for four Bauer stations

Bauer Media Audio UK is moving four radio stations from DAB to DAB+…

Absolute Radio, KISS, KISSTORY, and Magic Radio will all make the shift to DAB+, in a move to improve sound quality for its audiences the company this week announced. The stations, which are currently on DAB, will make the switch on 31st March and are starting to communicate the news to listeners this week.

UK listeners have been able to enjoy regular services on DAB+ since 2016, with the majority of digital radio devices produced in the last decade being DAB+ enabled. Listening to the stations on smart speakers, websites and Rayo app is unaffected.

Peter Davies, Chief Operating Officer for Bauer Media Audio UK:

“We continually review how we can improve our audience’s listening experience, and this simple change allows us to deliver higher-quality audio to more of our listeners.”

Tyler West – Kiss

In other recent Bauer news Stephanie Hirst has joined Greatest Hits Radio 60s for a brand-new daily show airing from 1pm in the afternoons. ‘Spinnin’ The 60s with Stephanie Hirst’ which launched last week celebrates the GHR audiences love of authentic vinyl with every song played being 100% original 45 pressings, highlighting the unique atmosphere and warmth you can only get from vinyl.

Stephanie, already a familiar voice to UK radio audiences via her shows on Hits Radio and Hits Radio Pride. Speaking of the vinyl programme Stephanie said: ‘This is so exciting, what wonderful opportunity to play all those huge 60s hits, from the original 45 singles. It’s the way they were first heard back in the 60s, and now instead of sitting on shelves, gathering dust…we get to hear them again, each day on vinyl from my personal record collection…

‘I just love the warmth which vinyl gives, along with bit of crackle & surface noise, it really speaks to my soul! Joining the Greatest Hits Radio family is a dream come true, I’m surrounded by so many iconic broadcasters, and I cannot wait to get started on this truly unique show!’