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Absolute 80s, is a digital radio station in the United Kingdom
catering for "reluctant adults" who want to reconnect with the tunes of their 80s youth.
The marketing plan for Absolute 80s started with targeted sampling at 80s events such as Madness
, Pet Shop Boys
and Depeche Mode
at the O2 Arena
, and Simple Minds
at Wembley Arena
. The first track to play on the station was (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!) by the Beastie Boys
.
On Friday 14 May 2010, Absolute 80s launched on Digital One
national DAB digital radio.
, Martyn Lee, and Richie Firth. Leona Graham
hosts a live Friday night 80s show on sister station Absolute Radio that is also simulcast live on Absolute 80s. The Christian O'Connell
Breakfast Show (Which also includes Richie Firth and Martyn Lee) from Absolute Radio is also simulcast live on Absolute 80s.
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
United Kingdom
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catering for "reluctant adults" who want to reconnect with the tunes of their 80s youth.
Absolute 80s launch
Absolute 80s launched at 7.00pm on 4 December 2009 replacing Absolute Xtreme.The marketing plan for Absolute 80s started with targeted sampling at 80s events such as Madness
Madness (band)
In 1979, the band recorded the Lee Thompson composition "The Prince". The song, like the band's name, paid homage to their idol, Prince Buster. The song was released through 2 Tone Records, the label of The Specials founder Jerry Dammers. The song was a surprise hit, peaking in the UK music charts...
, Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
and Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
at the O2 Arena
The O2 arena (London)
The O2 Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the centre of The O2, a large entertainment complex on the Greenwich peninsula in London, England.With a capacity of up to 20,000 depending on the event, it is second largest...
, and Simple Minds
Simple Minds
Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band who achieved worldwide popularity from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. The band produced a handful of critically acclaimed albums in the early 1980s and best known for their #1 US, Canada and Netherlands hit single "Don't You ", from the soundtrack of the...
at Wembley Arena
Wembley Arena
Wembley Arena is an indoor arena, at Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The building is opposite Wembley Stadium.-History:...
. The first track to play on the station was (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!) by the Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
.
On Friday 14 May 2010, Absolute 80s launched on Digital One
Digital One
Digital One is a national commercial digital radio multiplex in the United Kingdom, owned by Arqiva. , the multiplex covers more than 90% of the populationfrom a total of 137 transmitters...
national DAB digital radio.
DJs
Currently, DJs on Absolute Radio include Nick JacksonNick Jackson
For the professional wrestler, see The Young BucksBroadcaster Nick Jackson has presented successful stints on commercial radio stations in the UK including Original 106, Absolute Radio, BRMB 100.7 Heart FM & done occasional stints on 105.7 Smooth Radio...
, Martyn Lee, and Richie Firth. Leona Graham
Leona Graham
Leona Graham is a British radio broadcaster and voiceover artist. She is currently a presenter of Absolute Radio , a position she has held since 2000...
hosts a live Friday night 80s show on sister station Absolute Radio that is also simulcast live on Absolute 80s. The Christian O'Connell
Christian O'Connell
Christian O'Connell is an English radio DJ who presents the Absolute Radio weekday breakfast show.He has formerly hosted BBC Radio Five Live's weekend sports game show Fighting Talk alongside the weekday breakfast show on indie music station Xfm London...
Breakfast Show (Which also includes Richie Firth and Martyn Lee) from Absolute Radio is also simulcast live on Absolute 80s.
Schedule
Monday to Thursday- 00:00 Absolute 80s
- 06:00 Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show from Absolute Radio
- 10:00 Nick Jackson
- 12:00 Happy Hour
- 13:00 Leona Graham
- 16:00 Martyn Lee
- 18:00 Richie Firth
- 21:00 Absolute 80s
Friday
- 00:00 Absolute 80s
- 06:00 Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show from Absolute Radio
- 10:00 Nick Jackson
- 12:00 Happy Hour
- 13:00 Leona Graham
- 16:00 Martyn Lee
- 19:00 Absolute 80s with Leona Graham
- 23:00 Absolute 80s
Saturday
- 00:00 Absolute 80s
- 09:00 Frank Skinner
- 11:00 Rock'n'Roll Football Years with Richie Firth
- 12:00 Happy Hour
- 13:00 Leona Graham
- 18:00 Absolute 80s Party with Richie Firth
- 21:00 Absolute 80s
Sunday
- 00:00 Absolute 80s
- 09:00 Cafe 80s
- 12:00 Happy Hour
- 13:00 Richie Firth
- 17:00 Absolute 80s
Tuning In
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