28. April 2010 14:42
by
Tony
Today we’ve launched The Joy Of 6 – www.thejoyof6.com – a website supported by the UK music community to publicly demonstrate its support for BBC 6 Music.
Our aim is to add to the chorus of voices calling for the BBC Trust not to approve the BBC’s proposal to close a wonderfully unique and eclectic station that contributes so much to British music culture and the diversity of the UK music industry.
We’ve asked artists and songwriters from labels both big and small to come forward with strong messages and pleas. It’s extremely encouraging to see how artists whose careers have been shaped or who are influenced by the station have stepped up to the plate, calling for 6 Music to stay on the air.
The Joy Of 6 gets off the starting blocks today with video messages from Katie Melua, Brett Anderson, Friendly Fires and Editors. Written messages of support have come in from a mix of artists, including The Courteneers, Kaiser Chiefs, The Cure, Athlete, The Ting Tings, Snow Patrol, Elbow and Duran Duran.
Many more artist pledges of support are in the pipeline over the coming days and weeks, so check the site regularly or follow us on Twitter for the latest updates: www.twitter.com/thejoyof6.
There are already some really excellent campaign websites and the heavily-supported Facebook group campaigning against the closure of 6 Music and allowing passionate music fans to contribute to the debate. We’re not looking to duplicate this superb work, and are more than happy for supporters to spread the word by posting links to the videos and messages at www.thejoyof6.com.
It would also be great if visitors to The Joy of 6 could take our short survey on 6 Music – it will only take five minutes and will be useful in helping to shape the music industry response to the BBC Trust’s Consultation.