100.7 Heart fm is a radio station based in Birmingham, with a regional license to broadcast to the West Midlands. It is aimed primarily at women aged 25-44. The first song to be played on 100.7 Heart fm was Something Got Me Started, by Simply Red. It was the first ever radio station owned by Global Radio UK, which owns the other Heart stations in London and Nottingham, as well as the Galaxy Network, LBC and The Arrow radio brands. Image File history File links 1007newlogo. ... The West Midlands is an official Region of England, covering the western half of the Midlands. ... For other uses, see Frequency (disambiguation). ... MegaHertz (MHz) is the name given to one million (106) Hertz, a measure of frequency. ... is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... A radio format or programming format describes the overall content broadcast on a radio station. ... Global Radio is a UK radio company created in 2007 by the sale of Chrysalis Radio by the Chrysalis Group [1] [2]. Senior personnel include Charles Allen and Richard Park. ... A website (alternatively, web site or Web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or more web servers, usually accessible via the Internet. ... A radio station is an audio (sound) broadcasting service, traditionally broadcast through the air as radio waves (a form of electromagnetic radiation) from a transmitter to an antenna and a thus to a receiving device. ... This article is about the British city. ... The West Midlands is an official Region of England, covering the western half of the Midlands. ... Something Got Me Started was the first single released from what would become Simply Reds biggest selling album-Stars; at the time, the group had not released a record for almost two years, so anticipation was high for the new song. ... Simply Red are an English pop band. ... Heart is the brandname of a number of radio stations operated by Chrysalis Group in the UK. The network comprises 4 stations: 100. ... Galaxy is a network of radio stations operated in the United Kingdom by Chrysalis Group. ... LBC Radio (originally the London Broadcasting Company) operates two London-based radio stations, with news and talk formats. ... The Arrow is a digital radio station playing rock music. ...

History

Early days

Heart began broadcasting on the 6th of September 1994, as the UK's third Independent Regional Radio station, five days after Century Radio and Jazz FM North West. with its original format of "soft adult contemporary" music, comprising of such artists as Lionel Richie, Simply Red and Tina Turner. Reflecting this, its early slogan described the station as being "100.7 degrees cooler". Logo used by the Independent Broadcasting Authority for promoting Independent Local Radio services. ... 100-102 Century FM is the name of a radio station now controlled by GMG Radio as part of its Century Network. ... Smooth FM is an Independent Local Radio station based in Salford, Greater Manchester. ... Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. ... Simply Red are an English pop band. ... Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock) November 26, 1939) is an 11 time Grammy Award-winning (sharing three), American Singer, Dancer, Record Producer, Executive Producer, Film Producer, Actress, Writer, Performer, Songwriter, Author and occasional Painter whose career has spanned from 1956 to present. ...

Its programming format was modified in 1996, a year after Chrysalis launched Heart 106.2 in London. The new format saw the "soft" AC music replaced with a generally more neutral music playlist, with more upbeat music from the same big-name artists like Phil Collins. This saw radio audience listening figures grow to equal that of local rival BRMB, which was for a long time undisputed number one commercial radio in the West Midlands. New disc-jockeys were brought in from other stations; Daryl Denham arrived in 2000 from Hallam FM's breakfast show in a high-profile move. Ian Danter and Carlos also arrived from BRMB. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... For other uses, see Phil Collins (disambiguation). ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Daryl Denham is a British radio DJ. // Early career His early broadcasting career was at BBC Radio Kent, Invicta FM, (where he once fell asleep during a show), SGR FM in Essex and Chiltern FM in Dunstable. ... Hallam FM, formerly known as Radio Hallam, is a Sheffield-based Independent Local Radio station. ... Look up Carlos in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Tushar Makwana

One of Heart's most popular DJs, Tushar Makwana, was killed in 2004 following a burglary at his home which left him injured on his doorstep ^[1]. The station's staff paid tribute to the presenter on-air, and campaigned for the person(s) responsible to be brought to justice. The station's reception area now includes a photographic tribute and plaque.

Recent History

Following a corporate re-brand of the station, including a change of logo, the more contemporary look was soon reflected in the station's sound. The format is now described as more Hot AC and features more music from the likes of Natasha Bedingfield, James Blunt and Keane as well as soul music from the 1970s, branded as Club Classics. During this relaunch long-time DJs departed the station, such as Ian Danter, Carlos, Paul Bryant and Nick Piercey, to be replaced by younger DJs such as Steve Denyer, Dave Clarke and Matt Wilkinson. Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreciated to just AC, is a type of radio format that plays mainstream and pop music, without hip-hop or rap since, as per the name, it is geared more towards adults than teens. ... Natasha Anne Bedingfield (November 26, 1981) is an English pop singer-songwriter, based in London, England. ... For the American Civil War general, see James G. Blunt. ... For other uses, see Keane. ... For other uses, see Soul music (disambiguation). ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... Carlos (born in 1961), is a long established British disc jockey based in the Midlands. ... Paul Bryant is a British disc jockey. ... Nick Piercey is a Broadcaster & can be heard on various BBC Local Radio stations around the UK. // Early Career Nick Piercey started his broadcasting career on University Radio Stations in Bath in 1979 & 1980 & University ofKent from 1981 - 1984, before becoming a trainee at Invicta FM in late 1984. ...

2005 saw the evacuation of its studios after West Midlands Police alerted staff and other civilians following a bomb alert in Birmingham's Broad Street complex station ^[2]. The station continued to operate initially relaying sister station LBC News 1152 before transmission switched to the studios of Century 106 (now Heart 106) in Nottingham which broadcast reports from DNN Journalists John Collins and Dave Richards, who had to broadcast from a phone booth due to restrictions on the use of mobile phones. The West Midlands county The West Midlands Police is the police force covering the West Midlands county in England. ... LBC News 1152 is a 24 hour news and information radio station broadcasting in Greater London. ... Heart 106 is a regional radio station broadcasting to the East Midlands. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

On September 11th 2006, new station idents and jingles were used for the first time, and saw the station referred to purely as 'Heart' rather than '100.7 Heart fm'.

From April 28th 2008 Heart began simulcasting some of its programmes from Heart 106.2 in London. There are now only ten hours of local programming from Birmingham during weekdays and four hours on Saturday and Sunday. Heart 106. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... This article is about the British city. ...

Station Information

Ranking

Heart FM is the most listened-to radio station in the West Midlands region, having successfully overtaken its city rivals BRMB, as well as all of the BBC stations both in Birmingham, and in the wider West Midlands region. (RAJAR: W1 2007) The West Midlands is an official Region of England, covering the western half of the Midlands. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... For other uses, see BBC (disambiguation). ...

Location

The station is housed in 111 Broad Street - the same building as Global Radio UK-owned sister stations Galaxy 102.2 and The Arrow. The Digital News Network (DNN) also broadcast from the building until it ceased transmission in August 2006, to be replaced by LBC, whose regional DAB service was fully rolled out on September 1. Regional news continues to be broadcast from the building on Heart and Galaxy, but LBC's regional news for the West Midlands is actually broadcast from London. Broad Street as seen from above Broad Street is a major thoroughfare to the immediate West of Birmingham city centre. ... Galaxy 102. ... The Arrow is a digital radio station playing rock music. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... LBC Radio (originally the London Broadcasting Company) operates two London-based radio stations, with news and talk formats. ...

Transmitter

The FM signal comes from the Sutton Coldfield transmitter, and is audible throughout a large part of the Midlands, including the East Midlands towns of Leicester, Derby and parts of Nottingham.It can be heard with fairly decent auidable quality in Kingswood Bristol.This is due to the fact that Kingswood is very high up meaning there is a clear line of sight between the north and Kingswood.This means that there is a large area which is covered by both 100.7 Heart fm, and its East Midlands counterpart, Heart 106. The station is available on DAB, thanks to eight transmitters throughout the West Midlands on the MXR 12A multiplex, with strong signals from The Wrekin and Ilmington in south Warwickshire. The Sutton Coldfield television transmitter is a broadcasting transmitter based at Sutton Coldfield, in Birmingham, England (Grid reference SK113003). ... The East Midlands is one of the regions of England and consists of most of the eastern half of the traditional region of the Midlands. ... This article discusses Leicester in England. ... This article is about the city in England. ... For other uses, see Nottingham (disambiguation). ... Heart 106 is a regional radio station broadcasting to the East Midlands. ... Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), also known as Eureka 147, is a technology for broadcasting of audio using digital radio transmission. ... The West Midlands is an official Region of England, covering the western half of the Midlands. ... The Wrekin is a hill in east Shropshire, England. ... A detailed map Stratford-upon-Avon Kenilworth Castle Warwickshire (pronounced // or //) is a landlocked non-metropolitan county in central England. ...

Main Presenters

• Ed James and Rachel New - Heart Breakfast
• Steve Denyer - Morning Show (Monday to Friday)
• Nick Snaith - Afternoon Show and Saturday Lunchtime 12pm-4pm
• Dave Clarke - Drivetime
• Matt Wilkinson - All Request Evening Show and Heart Breakfast (Saturday)
• Simon Beale - The Heartbreakers
• Paul Hayes - Club Classics
• Natalie B - [Heart Breakfast] (Sunday)
• Matt Jarvis - Weekend Mornings (Saturday and Sunday)
• Paul Hollins - Overnights (Mon-Sun) and Early Breakfast (Mon) and (Sun)
• Emma B-Sunday Afternoons
• Jim Davis-Club Classics

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Past DJ's on Heart

• Carlos,
• Paul Bryant
• Daryl Denham
• Phil Upton
• Nick Piercey
• Darren Kelly
• Kim Shaw
• Sarah Jane Mee
• Hellon Wheels
• Charlie Jordan
• Warren Moore
• Murray J
• Andy Martindale
• Lynsey Hopper

Carlos (born in 1961), is a long established British disc jockey based in the Midlands. ... Paul Bryant is a British disc jockey. ... Daryl Denham is a British radio DJ. // Early career His early broadcasting career was at BBC Radio Kent, Invicta FM, (where he once fell asleep during a show), SGR FM in Essex and Chiltern FM in Dunstable. ... Broadcaster Phil Upton(or Mr Birmingham as he is nicknamed) was born in Birmingham on 9 October 1966. ... Nick Piercey is a Broadcaster & can be heard on various BBC Local Radio stations around the UK. // Early Career Nick Piercey started his broadcasting career on University Radio Stations in Bath in 1979 & 1980 & University ofKent from 1981 - 1984, before becoming a trainee at Invicta FM in late 1984. ... Darren Kelly (born 10 November 1971) is a radio presenter, who currently hosts the breakfast show on The Pulse of West Yorkshire alongside Jacqui Blay He returned to West Yorkshire after an absence of four years, where hed predominately worked at 100. ... Sarah Jane Mee is a British sports presenter/reporter for ITV Central News. ... Hellon Wheels also known as Helen Kennedy (born Helen Meacham on 29 October 1973) is currently the co-host of of the Sunday morning Heart Breakfast with Ed James on 100. ... Charlie Jordan (born 1970) is a respected British radio presenter, who has in the past presented on stations such as BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BRMB and LBC. She made her radio debut on Buzz FM in 1990. ... Warren Pete Moore (born November 19, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan) is an African American soul singer, notable as the bass singer for Motown group The Miracles from 1956 on. ...

Chrysalis Radio Sold

On the 25th June 2007 it was announced that Heart along with its sister stations The Arrow, LBC and Galaxy were to be sold for £170 million to Global Radio UK from Chrysalis Radio.^[3] (Redirected from 25th June) June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ... Heart Digital is a radio network of stations that broadcast on DAB Digital Radio in the North East of England (on the MXR North East multiplex), the North West of England (MXR North West), Yorkshire (MXR Yorkshire), South Wales and the West of England (MXR Severn Estuary) and in Central... The Arrow is a digital radio station playing rock music. ... LBC Radio (originally the London Broadcasting Company) operates two London-based radio stations, with news and talk formats. ... Galaxy is a network of radio stations operated in the United Kingdom by Chrysalis Group. ... Global Radio is a UK radio company created in 2007 by the sale of Chrysalis Radio by the Chrysalis Group [1] [2]. Senior personnel include Charles Allen and Richard Park. ... Chrysalis Group is a UK media company with music and radio divisions. ...

Logos

Images used with permission of 100.7 Heart fm.

References

1. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/3483125.stm DJ dies after gang robbery
2. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4668313.stm Birmingham threat 'real' - police
3. ^ Chrysalis sells three radio stations

See also

• Heart (radio network)
  • Heart 106.2 (London)
  • Heart 106 (East Midlands)
  • Heart Digital Broadcast to the regions on digital radio

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External links

• Official website
• Sutton Coldfield transmitter
• DooYoo