Bio

Background and Format: Jazz FM, is a radio station broadcasting on digital radio in the United Kingdom which predominantly plays jazz, soul and blues. Their musical output is a mixture of eclectic new music and well known pieces by the legends of jazz, selected by the presenters. They are available on DAB Digital Radio in Greater London and DAB + (in Stereo)  across the UK Owner: Bauer Radio Schedule: Daily schedule available here Target Audience: Main Jazz FM listeners aged 40-59 in the UK Circulation: Source: RAJAR for period ending March 2020. Ad rates: Advertising information available here Tips for PRs: Jazz FM is a national station, all pitches need to be relevant to a national audience, they don't cover anything too 'local' or region specific. Jazz FM are not interested in guests who are not entertainment or music. The show are particularly interested in: Jazz and music, Travel, High end culture, art, theatre etc. The best thing to do is email the team with a few days notice. Guests are usually pre-recorded on weekdays 9-5, then broadcast as appropriate. There is no generic email address or switchboard number. Contact form here Awards: 2017 - ARIAS, Best Branded Content or Partnership: “Mardi Gras 2017” with British Airways (bronze)  2016 - Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards, Single Programme or Broadcast of the Year: Neil ‘n’ Dud – the Otherside of Dudley Moore (nominated) 2016 - Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards, Station of the Year (2 Million + TSA) (nominated) Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Monday 1 December 2014 Jazz FM has partnered with Alpari UK for their new early breakfast strand, The Alpari Business Breakfast. It commenced today and is hosted by Arise TV’s Global Business and Economics Editor Michael Wilson. The programme airs weekdays from 6am for 30 minutes and will cover daily business features, City and economic issues, and the latest market news. Producer Jonny Hart can be reached at jonny.hart@jazzfm.com, while Assistant Producer Nick Howard can be reached at nick.howard@jazzfm.com   Media Alerts UK Consumer Alert: Monday 3rd September 2018 Bauer Media has acquired Jazz FM, the radio station playing jazz, soul and blues music. The deal extends Bauer Radio’s audience and its portfolio of pop, urban, and rock stations to a new music genre. The full announcement can be viewed here. Gorkana Alert: Tuesday 29 March 2011 Jazz FM has launched a new travel show, Jazz Travels with Lufthansa, presented by Sarah Ward. The show airs every Tuesday from 6-7pm and is sponsored by Lufthansa, focusing on the internatinal jazz scene. Producer Dominic Tyerman can be reached at dominic.tyerman@jazzfm.com Gorkana Alert: Monday 15 March 2010 Jazz FM has launched a new weekly show called Wilson’s World, hosted by former Sky Business Editor Michael Wilson. The show is one hour of Michael&