John Kennedy (DJ)
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John Kennedy, is a DJ who presents Xposure on XFM
, between 10pm and 2am Monday-Thursdays. He is the only DJ to have been with XFM constantly since its inception and the show is the longest running of all of the specialist shows (1 year longer than closest rival 'The Remix' with Eddy Temple-Morris
. Originally the show was broadcast on XFM London
, but upon launch XFM Manchester
also broadcast the show.
The show has developed a cult following over the years as it is thought to be the station's only remnant of the original launch sound and is celebrating its 10th birthday in 2009. It focuses on a very wide variety of cutting edge and alternative music from a wide selection of genres, so it has been the first show ever to play (and help launch the careers of) many bands and artists over the years and lead to John being thanked at the 2008 Brit Awards by Kate Nash
. The show also features 'album playbacks' where big artists come in to talk about and play through their new album in its entirety as an insight into their most recent work.
The show also features album tracks and singles that people may have forgotten about or have particular meaning in relation to current times in the form of 'lost classics'.
There are also regular X-Posure Live nights, at which Kennedy compères and DJs, and live bands play and then these are broadcast on the radio in segments over the next few weeks.
Xfm
Xfm is a brand of two commercial radio stations focused on alternative music, primarily indie pop, and owned by Global Radio.-History:Xfm was created in London in 1992 by Sammy Jacob, who later co-founded NME Radio in 2008. Xfm subsequently expanded to a network of four stations; there are...
, between 10pm and 2am Monday-Thursdays. He is the only DJ to have been with XFM constantly since its inception and the show is the longest running of all of the specialist shows (1 year longer than closest rival 'The Remix' with Eddy Temple-Morris
Eddy Temple-Morris
The Honourable Edward Temple-Morris is a British DJ, record producer and TV presenter.-Biography:Eddy Temple-Morris hosts XFM's specialist show The Remix. Before joining XFM, he was the main presenter on the MTV show Up for It Live, presented shows for Atlantic 252 & BBC Hereford & Worcester,...
. Originally the show was broadcast on XFM London
Xfm London
Xfm London is a commercial radio station in the United Kingdom owned by Global Radio and broadcasts on 104.9 FM in London, on digital radio via 30 DAB multiplexes across the country, Sky, TalkTalk TV and Virgin Media....
, but upon launch XFM Manchester
Xfm Manchester
Xfm Manchester is a commercial radio station broadcasting alternative and indie music to Manchester in North West England.It builds on the brand and format established by Xfm London. The majority of programming is shared but some is produced specifically for Manchester...
also broadcast the show.
The show has developed a cult following over the years as it is thought to be the station's only remnant of the original launch sound and is celebrating its 10th birthday in 2009. It focuses on a very wide variety of cutting edge and alternative music from a wide selection of genres, so it has been the first show ever to play (and help launch the careers of) many bands and artists over the years and lead to John being thanked at the 2008 Brit Awards by Kate Nash
Kate Nash
Kate Marie Nash is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. She had a UK no. 2 hit "Foundations" in 2007, followed by the platinum selling UK number 1 album Made of Bricks. She was named Best Female Artist at the 2008 BRIT Awards....
. The show also features 'album playbacks' where big artists come in to talk about and play through their new album in its entirety as an insight into their most recent work.
The show also features album tracks and singles that people may have forgotten about or have particular meaning in relation to current times in the form of 'lost classics'.
There are also regular X-Posure Live nights, at which Kennedy compères and DJs, and live bands play and then these are broadcast on the radio in segments over the next few weeks.