Looks as though the BBC Trust have decided to keep 6 Music and close the Asian network instead…
From BBC News:
The BBC Trust has rejected the BBC’s plans to close the digital radio station 6 Music.
In his initial response to the BBC strategy review, BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons said that the case for the closure of 6 Music had not been made.
He said the Trust – which represents the interests of licence fee payers – would consider closing 6 Music only as part of a wider strategy on the future of digital radio.
But the Trust accepted plans to close the Asian Network, cut 25% of the online budget and close teen service Blast!
To be honest, I’m surprised they even proposed to close it anyway, as I’m sure it has a listener base that rivals 1xtra, and there was never any mention of closure of that?
Both should stay anyway, wicked stations.
Coupled with Rinse going legal last month it seems to be an exciting time for radio…