Who replaced Jim Svejda on KUSC?

Who replaced Jim Svejda on KUSC?

Artist Lara Downes

Svejda’s replacement, KUSC Resident Artist Lara Downes was announced as his interim successor on March 18, 2022, while management continues its search for a permanent host.

What station is KUSC in Los Angeles?

KUSC 91.5 FM Los
KUSC broadcasts on KUSC 91.5 FM Los Angeles, KDSC 91.1 FM Thousand Oaks, KDB 93.7 FM Santa Barbara, KESC 99.7 FM San Luis Obispo, and KPSC 88.5 FM Palm Springs.

What happened Jim Svejda?

American music commentator and critic Jim Svejda will retire this month after 43 years at Classical KUSC, the radio station staff announced yesterday in a blog post. “Jim has made a lasting impact in the world of classical music,” KUSC staff said in the post.

How do I contact Kusc?

If your message is more urgent, please call the KUSC offices at (213) 225-7400 during our business hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

What frequency is Kusc?

91.5 MHzKUSC / Frequency

What station is Classic FM?

You will find us on Channel 731.

Is Kusc owned by USC?

KUSC is owned and operated by the University of Southern California, which also operates student-run Internet station KXSC (AM) and San Francisco’s classical station KDFC.
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Where has Classic FM gone?

You can listen to Classic FM online via Global Player at www.globalplayer.com/live/classicfm. You can also click on the green ‘Listen’ button on the ClassicFM.com homepage, and at the top of every article on the Classic FM website.

Is Classic FM closing?

One of the last surviving FM classical music radio stations, Classic 1027, is changing its format as of July. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, Icasa, gave the station permission to change its format on 30 April 2021.

What does Kusc stand for?

K University of Southern California
KUSC

Is Classic FM still going?

From the stations’s launch in September 1992 until the end of 2019, Classic FM broadcast a weekly classical chart show. Initially transmitted on Saturday mornings, the programme later moved to Sunday teatimes. The final chart show was aired on 21 December 2019.

Has Classic FM closed down?

Where did Classic FM go?

The channel was removed from Sky and Virgin Media on 14 December 2007. It also become online-only. On 17 December 2007 a new channel called oMusic TV launched on Sky in Classic FM TV’s slot.

Do Classic FM presenters choose their own music?

Who decides what tracks are on the playlist? Members of our Music Department listen to all new releases sent to us by the record companies. We regularly test our playlist on a sample of listeners, who give their opinions on the music we play.

Why can’t I play Classic FM?

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Why did Classic FM change?

Classic FM general manager Lance Rothschild says the decision to change things up is based on the station’s inability to sustain itself financially due to low listenership and a lack of advertisers. “We have to be mindful of the commercial realities of our business environment,” he said.

Why does Classic FM keep playing the same music?

To give everyone a chance to hear the most popular song, radio stations play on a “rotation”. A track added to the rotation joins an existing list of what’s available for the jockey to play.

Who is leaving Classic FM?

John Suchet
John Suchet is stepping down from his weekday evening concert programme on Classic FM after 12 years on a daily show. He’ll remain with the station for special shows and a replacement is expected to be announced shortly. John hosted mornings on Classic FM for almost 10 years before moving to evenings in 2020.

Can I download Classic FM FOR FREE?

As well as being able to listen to all of Global’s brands, tailored playlists and thousands of podcasts, with My Classic FM you can even skip tracks on live radio. The free app is available on iOS, Android, Sonos and Alexa devices.

Do radio hosts pick the songs?

Most of the time, the songs you hear most often won’t be the radio hosts favorites – unfortunately. Though some stations do give their hosts more leeway, most will require them to play songs based on what’s trending in the marketplace. After all, the more listeners a station has, the more money it can make.

How many songs does a radio station play a day?

On average each radio station plays about 116,800 songs any given year. 116,800 songs played in a year! 360 songs a day x 365 days in a year = 131,400 songs a year.

Why is John Suchet leaving Classic FM?

“After 12 years presenting five radio programmes each week – live! – writing five composer biographies and hosting a 52-part podcast series about Beethoven – the biggest series dedicated to one composer – I have decided that it’s time to step away from the mic and have a rest.

What has happened to Bill Turnbull on Classic FM?

Bill Turnbull, one of the nation’s most admired broadcasters who was much-loved by all at Classic FM, has died after being diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer in 2017.

How can I play Classic FM on my TV?

You can also listen to Classic FM…

1. On an FM Radio : Our frequency is 100 to 102 on FM.
2. On TV and satellite : You will find us on Freeview Channel 731, Sky Digital channel 0106 and Virgin TV channel 877.
3. On Digital Radio.
4. On the Classic FM app : You can download the app for iOS and Android.

How many hours a day does a radio DJ work?

Shift lengths vary, but DJs are often on air for three to five hours, during which time songs are interspersed with weather reports, listener requests, contests, on-air promotions for concerts and events, and radio banter.