Kiss 100

Kiss 100 is a radio station broadcasting to London on 100.0 MHz, and specialising in hip hop, R&B, urban and dance music. It also broadcasts in other parts of the UK on DAB and nationally on Freeview and Sky Digital television.

History

Kiss FM began in 1985 as a pirate station, which broadcast across London on 94FM. It attracted a huge following before finally acquiring a legitimate licence in 1990 - it was thought to have commanded in the region of 500,000 listeners even as a pirate station. It was first set up by Gordon Mac (later its Managing Director), Norman Jay and George Power, and broadcast from various locations in North London. Its studio and offices were based on Holloway Road following its high-profile legal campaign and launch, and was supported financially by EMAP, who now control the station - and recently moved its studio to Central London. Its many past influential DJs include Trevor Nelson, Judge Jules, Dave Pearce, Norman Jay, DJ Richie Rich UK, Coldcut, Jazzie B, and Gilles Peterson.

Schedule

A schedule shake-up occurred in May 2006 replacing breakfast show presenter Bam Bam (real name Peter Poulton) with former Drive-time jock Robin Banks temporarily pending a permanent replacement.

Weekdays

6-9am Robin Banks
9-12 James Merritt
12-3 Chris Phillips
3-7 Simon Dale
7-9 Jez Welham

Saturday

6-10am Toni Phillips
10-2 James Merritt
2-5 Wec
5-8 Jez Welham
8-11 Steve Smart
11-1 Blitz Power Mix

Sunday

6-10am Wec
10-1 Chris Philips
1-4 Toni Phillips
4-7 The Smash Hits Chart
7-9 Kisstory
9-11 Rishi Rich
11-1 David Rodigan

Key DJ's

John Digweed

John Digweed hosts a popular two hour long show on Saturday nights at 0300 GMT. Being an internationally known electronic dance music DJ himself, the show exclusively features music of that genre. The first hour consists of a set by John himself, either mixed live or recorded from one of his past gigs. The second hour is a guest mix by a different artist each week. Guests on the show often include other world-famous DJs and new talents, such as Sasha, Sander Kleinenberg, Desyn Masiello, and James Zabiela.

DJ Hype

DJ Hype hosts the popular drum and bass radio show every Wednesday from 2300 GMT. He does a 2 hour show packed with the latest in promo releases. His show often features guests from the drum and bass scene, whether for interview or to DJ a guest set.

Dangerous Minds

Dangerous Minds is made up of DJ Nasher, MC Kid-Ivee, MC Tense & MC Goojhamin. After hearing about the Kiss 100 Pirate Soundclash they entered and went on to win the competition in December 2005. Dangerous Minds currently hosts a one hour Grime, Bashment & UK Hip Hop show every Monday night / Tuesday morning from 0100 GMT

Ofcom Record Fine

In June 2006, Kiss 100 was fined a record fee for any UK commercial radio station of £175,000 by media regulator Ofcom. Ofcom punished Kiss 100 for "numerous and serious breaches" of broadcasting codes after receiving 10 complaints from April to November 2005. They involved prank calls where consent was not sought from the "victims" and inappropriate material aired when children were likely to be listening. Kiss FM said it accepted the findings and apologised for any offence ^*

External links

Radio stations in the United Kingdom

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