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Massive Protests Could Prompt BBC to Rethink Axing BBC 6 Music

Massive Protests Could Prompt BBC to Rethink Axing BBC 6 Music As you've probably heard, the BBC has encountered a huge backlash after announcing plans to ditch their digital radio station, BBC 6 Music , along with its sister station, the Asian Network , citing the cuts as necessary to free up funds for other "high quality programming" (read: safer, more generalized programming). Known for its dedication to emerging artists and a wide variety of musical styles, BBC 6 Music is a welcome break from Top 40, and more than 700,000 people stream the station daily. Understandably, many of these listeners — including both David Bowie [...]