Including Global’s first-ever Classical Christmas station – Classic FM Christmas
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun as Global launches Classic FM Christmas, the first-ever UK radio station dedicated entirely to Christmas classical music.
Classic FM Christmas is packed with the music that makes the season feel magical, from much-loved Christmas carols and spectacular orchestral and choral favourites, to the classical soundtracks behind some of the nation’s favourite festive films, from Home Alone to Love Actually.
Also returning for the festive season is Smooth Christmas, bringing listeners the ultimate collection of Christmas favourites, with non-stop festive music around the clock.
The launch marks the beginning of Global’s biggest festive offering yet, with two new dedicated Christmas stations giving listeners the choice of two very different ways to get into the Christmas spirit.
“Christmas and classical music are a perfect match, so launching Classic FM Christmas for the very first time is the most natural next step for our brand.
We look forward to welcoming first-time and current listeners to our new station. From traditional carols to iconic festive film scores, we know people everywhere love the music that makes this season special. Classic FM Christmas brings it all together, celebrating the most wonderful music of the year.”
Joseph Zubier, classic fm’s managing editor
To celebrate the launch of Classic FM Christmas, the station ‘defrosted’ presenter and singer Aled Jones. In a hilarious video the Classic FM mid-morning presenter is seen sitting in a block of ice, before the chords of We’re Walking in the Air drift across the room, causing him to stir, stand up and burst into song to smash the ice!
Classic FM Christmas and Smooth Christmas is available on Global Player, the official Classic FM app, on your radio in Greater London on DAB+ Digital Radio, as well as online and via smart speakers by saying “Play Classic FM Christmas“.
Smooth Christmas is also back to bring listeners a non-stop soundtrack of much-loved Christmas favourites. Smooth Christmas promises to provide the best selection of timeless Christmas hits, including Elton John’s ‘Step Into Christmas,’ Whitney Houston’s ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’, making it the perfect musical backdrop this holiday season.
Smooth Christmas will complement Smooth, bringing the warmth and feel-good spirit of the brand to the festive season.
“There’s nothing quite like the first Christmas song of the year to get you into the festive spirit, and we’re delighted to bring listeners a whole station dedicated to those songs they know and love. From the timeless classics that bring back memories year after year, to the feel-good favourites that everyone wants to sing along to, Smooth Christmas is the perfect soundtrack for the countdown to Christmas.”
sally ardis, managing director, music brands
