BBC Radio 6 Music, Digital radio station at Wogan House and MediaCityUK, United Kingdom
BBC Radio 6 Music is a radio station in Great Britain with studios in London and Salford. It plays mostly alternative rock, electronic music, indie and other recorded genres outside the mainstream.
The station started broadcasting in March 2002 as the first new national music station from the BBC since the 1970s. In 2010, it faced a proposed closure but remained on air after public protests and later grew its audience considerably.
The annual 6 Music Festival moves across different cities in the United Kingdom, presenting performances from established and emerging alternative musicians.
You can listen through DAB radio, the digital platform BBC Sounds, or satellite broadcasting across northern and western Europe. The station broadcasts continuously online and requires no special equipment beyond a compatible receiving device.
The station organizes an annual festival that moves between different cities in the country, featuring live performances from established and new artists. This event connects its digital broadcasting with direct experiences for audiences.
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