In news that will have music fans waving their cardigans above their bespectacled heads in delight, the BBC Trust has rejected the BBC's plan to close its station, 6 Music.
BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons - in a move that is sure to have lovers of indie music rushing to hug him like an especially emotional Morrissey fan - said that the case for the closure of 6 Music hadn't been made.
The initial decision in March to cut 6 Music - a station that plays alternative tunes and offers presenters such as Jarvis Cocker, Lauren Laverne, Andrew Collins, Richard Herring and Adam & Joe - was greeted with fury by marginalised music enthusiasts and led to a high-profile and well-organised protest campaign involving several bands, industry people and thousands of like-minded listeners. In announcing the decision to deny the closure of 6 music, Lyons admitted that, "There is no doubt there was a strong public response."
Today, Lauren Laverne posted on her Twitter, "6Music has been saved. Hooooorrrayyyyy!" Steve Lamacq's rather flamboyant use of exclamation marks ("Top work everyone!!!") suggested he was excited too, and Stuart Maconie was also keen to exclaim his happiness, "You did it kids!!"
Bobby Six headquarters is soundtracked by 6 music, so I would like to add my congratulations to all at the station, and add a big pat on the back to everyone involved in protesting. This is a victory for people who say no to being force-fed the latest auto-tuned, shiny and soulless dross that the commercial stations and the big labels constantly rotate. Simply, it is a victory for common sense and for good taste.
No comments:
Post a Comment