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Sam Jackson

11 days

90 concerts. 3000+ musicians. Our outstanding @BBC ensembles. The @BerlinPhil . @VikingurMusic . Disco! @YoYo_Ma . @florencemachine . @thekannehmasons . Rattle and @BRSO . Barenboim and @DivanOrchestra . And *so much* more. The @bbcproms are back — and you’ll hear them all on @BBCRadio3

BBC Proms

@bbcproms

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We have lift off! 🚀 The #BBCProms 2024 has officially launched, and a scorching summer of music is just on the horizon 🌞 Head to to check out all 90 of our concerts 🎺

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

1 year

We’ve said it and read it a million times already today - but still: the MUSIC. Such depth, diversity, artistry, and many more words that won’t fit into a tweet. To say they have done us proud is the definition of ‘understatement’.

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

8 months

Grateful to the @Telegraph for publishing my letter in response to their article today. A welcome opportunity to emphasise what a great @bbcproms season we’ve had:

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

1 year

It’s an incredible privilege to be invited to lead the strategy for classical music across the @BBC . Very excited to soon be working with the brilliant @BBCRadio3 and @bbcproms teams:

BBC Press Office

@bbcpress

1 year

📢 Congratulations are in order for Sam Jackson, the new Controller of @BBCRadio3 Read more ➡️

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

8 months

JUST ANNOUNCED: record-breaking audience figures, 50% of people attending the @bbcproms for the first time, 3.5m viewers for the Last Night. Some fantastically encouraging stories here. New classical fans: come and join us @BBCRadio3 !

BBC Proms sees record-breaking figures on iPlayer and BBC Sounds, with 93% capacity audiences

Nearly half (47%) of audiences at the Royal Albert Hall were attending a Prom for the first time

www.bbc.com

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

5 years

People dressed as bushes, drinking beer, outside my office this morning. Because this country clearly needs to reach new levels of bonkers right now.

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

8 months

Just pure joy. That’s what tonight was. Joy at the power of music to bring people together, joy at what the BBC represents, joy at being able to do this for a living. Until next year… @bbcproms

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

1 year

Huge credit to all the sound engineers, the producers, the studio managers, the runners, and the many others behind the scenes today. They are the glue that holds this remarkable world of broadcasting together. (Also: NIMROD! 😭)

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 months

Announced today: @BBCRadio3 ’s audience increases to over 2 million, adding c.300k listeners both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year - following a buoyant @bbcproms season:

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

3 months

Whatever your political views, how wonderful to see a senior frontbencher precede their Q&A at #abo24 by playing some solo Bach for us all. Thank you, @ThangamMP 👏 👏

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

5 years

Great to be back @TheO2 with the @global gang. Amazing opening to #BRITS2019 from @RealHughJackman 👌

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

5 years

Absolutely delighted that Moira Stuart is joining @ClassicFM in 2019. Morning news bulletins, a weekend show, and more exciting plans to be announced @global . Cannot wait! Full story at .

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

5 years

In awe of @ReneeFleming ’s multifaceted artistry. @LITPMusical @southbankcentre tonight was a joy. Bravo also to @DoveCameron and the Orchestra of @Opera_North , transporting us from rainy London to sunny Florence. #TheLightInThePiazza

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

2 months

Delighted to unveil the new @BBCRadio3 schedule - with major series, live music, and new names to the station, alongside the extension of some of our most popular programmes:

The BBC announces host of new classical music programming across TV and Radio

BBC Radio 3 unveils refreshed schedule and BBC TV announces major new series and performance highlights from across the UK

www.bbc.co.uk

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 years

Interesting choice of funeral music, @CharlotteHawkns ! I’ve got a hunch that the journalist who interviewed you for this piece may have *slightly* misheard “Pachelbel” 😂

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

5 years

Just delighted to be welcoming @misskeeleyhawes to the @global family. She joins @RobertLindsay as one of our two ‘station voices’ - and I can’t think of anyone we’d rather have as the embodiment of @ClassicFM :

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

9 months

An absolutely packed @RoyalAlbertHall - for a concert that kicks off with the Ligeti Requiem. Only at the @bbcproms !

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

5 years

Time to put my favourite Christmas present of 2018 to good use...

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

9 months

While I’ve been at the Proms, my 15-year-old has been at @The_Globe . “I thought Macbeth was the most boring thing at school. But I loved it tonight, and kind of got stuff out of it that I’d never understood before.” *This* is why we need to support the arts!

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

4 years

I’m so pleased to be able to share this news: after 15 very enjoyable years @global , I’m joining the fantastic @UMG team, in this new and exciting role:

Universal Music Global Classics & Jazz Appoints Sam Jackson To New Leadership Role

Universal Music Global Classics & Jazz have appointed the much-respected Sam Jackson as their New Executive Vice President.

www.udiscovermusic.com

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

2 years

Son went for his vaccine this morning. Me: "How did it go?" Him: "DAD! YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS BUT THE VOLUNTEER VACCINATOR PERSON WAS HUGH BONNEVILLE! HE HAD A MASK AND A NAME BADGE THAT SAID 'HUGH'!" In my book, that's a next-level vaccination experience.

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

10 months

Grateful to @nfmusic @thetimes for the chance to outline my vision for @BBCRadio3 - and the future of classical music @BBC :

Sam Jackson, the new controller of BBC Radio 3: I don’t want presenters who patronise

In his first interview since taking over the station, Sam Jackson tells Neil Fisher about the future of the embattled BBC Singers and what the Corporation could learn from Classic FM

www.thetimes.co.uk

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

10 months

One down, 83 to go! An incredible First Night of the @bbcproms here @RoyalAlbertHall . THANK YOU, @BBCSSO @BBCSingers et al 👏 👏

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

2 months

"You are not talking to an audience, you are talking to one person - and they are only half listening anyway." Just searched for my favourite radio quote and came across this four-minute gem. Wonderful to hear Sir Terry's voice again:

Radio 4 in Four - Sir Terry Wogan on his relationship with the audience - BBC Sounds

Kirsty Young talked to the late broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan back in 2012.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

10 months

One violin. Two cellos. Three @ABRSM exams. And one rather nervous accompanist, bringing up the rear 😬😬

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

1 year

BBC Radio 3: home of the “absolute banger”

Fesshole 🧻

@fesshole

1 year

I pressed the wrong button on my car stereo and got BBC Radio 3. Tune was an absolute banger and I kept it on. Now I secretly listen to nothing else, changing the station before my mates get in.

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 years

"Orchestral music is the genre adults under the age of 25 are most interested in learning about, according to YouGov research." Yes indeed: @ClassicFM 's audience of under-25s is up by more than 40% in the last 12 months!

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

2 months

Great news for the brilliant Radio 3 team - and the first time the station has ever been nominated for this (we think!)...

BBC Radio 3

@BBCRadio3

2 months

We’re delighted to say that Radio 3 has been shortlisted in the @MusicWeek Awards for Radio Station of the Year! 🎉 Thanks to all our presenters, production teams and most importantly you, our listeners 👏

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

4 years

Amidst all the noise about @ShekuKM this week, this quote from him really stands out: "I also had incredible support from the state schools I attended in Nottingham where music was promoted for its value in developing listening skills, teamwork, self-expression and hard work.” 👏

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 years

Is it wrong to hope that the snow means school is cancelled tomorrow, so it’s not necessary to make three #WorldBookDay costumes tonight? Asking for a friend...

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

5 years

What a joyous, celebratory morning @RoyalAcadMusic - and an immense privilege to be named an Honorary Fellow of this incredible institution. (They hired some bloke called Suchet as the orator. I’m sure I’ve met him somewhere before...) 🍾🎶

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@classicjacko

1 year

What a headline. Also: Karl is the most gentle, kind and humble of musicians.

Coronation: I wasn't Meghan in disguise, says Sir Karl

Welsh composer Sir Karl Jenkins takes to TikTok to address those viral photos of him.

www.bbc.com

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

2 months

It’s not often that you get to say: “How would you like to be Director of Artistic Planning for the world’s greatest classical music festival?” I’m recruiting for this newly created @bbcproms position and can’t wait to see who applies for it:

Director of Artistic Planning, BBC Proms

careers.bbc.co.uk

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

1 year

Day one in the new gig. And what a beautiful day to get started @BBCRadio3 . Wonderful to bump into @ShekuKM just now - hear him live on @BBCInTune with @thekatiederham in just a sec.

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 months

Me: "Do we have any good images for use on socials on Wednesday? The team:

Petroc Trelawny

@PetrocTrelawny

6 months

Shakespearian affairs on the roof of Broadcasting House. Really looking forward to Wednesday’s Shakespeare Day 7am-7pm ⁦ @BBCRadio3 ⁩

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 years

“Some schools are no longer offering music as a curriculum subject, with others only offering it as an ‘enhancement day’ once a year.” How very sad - and scandalous:

Music is at risk of disappearing from schools, says new research

The number of secondary schools offering music as a curriculum subject is in serious decline.

www.classicfm.com

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

8 months

Over 100,000 views of this letter since Friday night. Delighted to see so many people sharing the news of what a great @bbcproms season we’ve had. More to come on that front tomorrow… 👀

Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

8 months

Grateful to the @Telegraph for publishing my letter in response to their article today. A welcome opportunity to emphasise what a great @bbcproms season we’ve had:

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

8 months

We’ve reached that point in the @bbcproms season where *this* feels normal. But then, you have to remind yourself: it’s *amazing* to have a world-class orchestra in a packed @RoyalAlbertHall , night after night. The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra under Jurowski: just outstanding.

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@classicjacko

8 months

The end of an era, and what a privilege for it to take place @bbcproms : Sir Simon Rattle’s utterly compelling final UK concert as @londonsymphony Music Director (with the brilliant @BBCSingers ). Live @BBCRadio3 , on demand @BBCSounds , and @BBCTwo with @thekatiederham on Wednesday.

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 years

Incredibly proud of the @ClassicFM team for their outstanding achievements. 300,000 new listeners, and over half a million under-25s (LOVE that stat):

Classic FM welcomes over 300,000 new listeners, with a 43 per cent increase in under-25s

According to figures released today, 5.7 million people now listen to Classic FM every week – and over half a million of them are under 25

www.classicfm.com

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@classicjacko

4 years

- Highest market share for 12 years - London’s most popular music station on commercial radio - A surge in listening among young people - Increases across the board, with record figures for @johnsuchet1 and @AMinhall *So* proud of the @ClassicFM team: 🎶

Huge younger audience increase for Classic FM, as 610,000 under 25s listen every week

Classic FM is growing a new, younger audience for classical music, according to figures released today.

www.classicfm.com

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

8 months

“This is the best audience, and the best music festival, in the world.” @nicholascollon @RoyalAlbertHall after @auroraorchestra ’s utterly breathtaking Rite of Spring from memory. These amazing musicians opened our ears, our eyes and our minds @bbcproms tonight.

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@classicjacko

1 year

Remarkable work by the team at Decca, who’ll be releasing all the music from the #Coronation later this evening:

Coronation album will be recorded live and released the same day

The Coronation service, and pre-service music, will be exclusively recorded and released by Decca Records the very same day, May 6, 2023

www.classical-music.com

Decca Classics

@deccaclassics

1 year

The recording team is hard at work behind the scenes endeavouring to bring you all the music from this very special day 🔊 #Coronation

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 months

Last night, my son’s friend jumped on a train to London with some mates, saw Anna playing the Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony @southbankcentre with the @LPOrchestra , and got the chance to meet her afterwards. The smile on his face says it all (photo shared with permission)…

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

5 years

This will genuinely be one of the biggest shows of the year on @ClassicFM . *So* many emails asking about it already. Pet Sounds: 7pm tomorrow with @billtu 🐕 🐈 🎶

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

9 months

Brought my budding little cellist along to the @bbcproms tonight. No finer role models for him than the wonderful teenagers of @NYO_GB , who brought the house down @RoyalAlbertHall . Sublime Strauss from @MasabaneCecilia - and what an encore, @ErrollynWallen ! 👏 👏

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

10 months

Tomorrow, for the first time ever, @BBCRadio3 broadcasts live from the @RoyalAlbertHall *all day*. Join us as we count down to the First Night of the @bbcproms - beginning with a very special breakfast show from @PetrocTrelawny 🎶

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 months

The power of artists and social media: a thread 🧵…

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

8 months

France is one of 16 European countries broadcasting the Last Night of the @bbcproms live from @RoyalAlbertHall tonight, thanks to our partnership with @EBU_HQ …

Stéphane Grant

@stephanegrant

8 months

Ce soir sur #FranceMusique on met le cap sur Londres pour suivre en direct la Dernière Nuit des @bbcproms 2023 🇬🇧✨🎊 #BBCProms #LNOTP @EBU_HQ @BBCRadio3 @LiseDavidsen @ShekuKM @BBCSO @BBCSingers @marinalsop @DitaOpera @ccilbdc 🎉

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

4 years

A wonderful leaving do with the best of the best from @global . Hugely excited about my next challenge, but also incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given at this truly remarkable company.

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

5 years

Fantastic profile of @ClassicFM in today's @EventMagUK . I'm so proud to lead such a brilliant team: @KlassMyleene @AMinhall @MargheritaT @CharlotteHawkns @TimLihoreau @Johnbrunning @XanderArmstrong @realaled @johnsuchet1 @billtu

How Classic FM's celebrity presenters keep Britain calm

Myleene Klass wants it to celebrate Mozart’s majestic vulgarity. Alan Titchmarsh says it’s a way to ease away our Brexit worries. David Mellor likens it to a mind-altering chemical

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

5 years

Celebrating a @ClassicFM legend this morning, as @TimLihoreau reaches his 25-year milestone of working for the station. A kinder and more talented man you will not meet. Here’s to you, Timbeau! 🥂 🎶

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@classicjacko

9 months

I did work experience on the @bbcproms 21 years ago. Heard Rachmaninov’s ‘The Bells’ for the first time - and fell in love with it. A treat to experience this mighty work again @RoyalAlbertHall tonight, courtesy of @the_halle @hallechoir @BBCSO Chorus and Sir Mark Elder.

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@classicjacko

3 months

Delighted we’re able to share this news today. Grateful to colleagues, @WeAreTheMU , the @v8_foundation and our brilliant musicians. The future of classical music at the BBC is exciting…

BBC Press Office

@bbcpress

3 months

📢 BBC statement on the future of the BBC Singers and its Orchestras ➡️

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@classicjacko

9 months

This is a typically warm-hearted @guardian piece by @DonaldMacleod01 , celebrating the 80th anniversary of @BBCRadio3 ’s Composer of the Week with some fascinating stories:

‘The human stories behind the music we love’: Radio 3’s Composer of the Week turns 80

As the BBC programme celebrates a milestone, Donald Macleod – in the presenter’s chair for almost 25 years – reflects on its storytelling power and shares his own tales of Hollywood and handstands

www.theguardian.com

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

13 days

Thrilled to be announcing this news today. A major appointment in the @bbcproms team, which I'm sure will be warmly welcomed across the industry:

Hannah Donat announced as Director of Artistic Planning, BBC Proms

Hannah will work closely with Sam Jackson, Controller, Radio 3 and BBC Proms, to shape and deliver the annual Proms season

www.bbc.co.uk

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

10 months

The only plausible reason for turning down a ticket to @BBCRadio2 ’s Blur gig tonight: the @BBCPhilharmonic on absolutely blistering form, alongside the ever-wonderful @houghhough and sparkling new music by @G_E_Mason . Another unforgettable night @bbcproms .

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

7 years

The end of a really happy era @ClassicFM : Nick Bailey, our very first presenter, is hosting his final show. Thanks for 25 great years, Nick!

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@classicjacko

9 years

This was apparently given to pupils at Chenderit School by teacher, Tom Christy. I'd love my kids to be in his class: http://t.co/7CMi2dEagM

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@classicjacko

5 years

Today’s great #RAJAR figures @ClassicFM include the first full quarter for @TimLihoreau and Moira Stuart at Breakfast (a huge 1.9m listeners), record figures for @CharlotteHawkns , and 100,000 new listeners for both @billtu and @XanderArmstrong 👏 👏 👏

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 years

DONE! My @LondonMarathon stats: 26.2 miles. Five miles and 36 seconds of running in crazy heat. Two legs that didn’t agree this was a good idea. And most importantly: £5,691.93 raised for @global ’s @makenoise . What a day! #SpiritofLondon

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@classicjacko

5 years

Brilliant to welcome Moira Stuart to @ClassicFM today. She already sounds like part of the family. Hundreds of emails, texts and tweets like these, from very happy listeners:

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@classicjacko

3 years

Me in April: “Stay positive! We’re so fortunate, kids. This weather is *amazing*. Imagine doing a lockdown like this in January or February!” That aged well.

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@classicjacko

3 months

This season is going to be *very* special. I mean: I know it always is. But seriously: 2024 is going to be a particular corker…

BBC Proms

@bbcproms

3 months

We're only a few months away from #BBCProms 2024 and a summer filled with music!☀️ Some key dates for your diaries: 🎶Thu 25 Apr: 2024 programme & details announced 🎟️ Sat 18 May: General Booking opens 📅 The season runs from Fri 19 Jul - Sat 14 Sep 2024 See you there!🎉

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@classicjacko

9 months

The @RoyalAlbertHall was once again packed to the rafters tonight, for another brilliant @BBCNOW @bbcproms . @IsataKm sparkled with Prokofiev and Ryan Bancroft conducted a storming Tchaikovsky 5. On telly soon, on @BBCSounds now, ringing in my ears for the rest of the night 🎶

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@classicjacko

8 months

My plus-one for tonight is hopping, skipping and jumping his way to the @RoyalAlbertHall for @auroraorchestra ’s Rite of Spring from memory @bbcproms 🎶

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 years

Really pleased to be welcoming @TheRealKirstyG to the @ClassicFM family this summer. A brilliant broadcaster, with a deep passion for classical music, joining a great team!

Kirsty Gallacher to join Classic FM this summer

The much-loved presenter will sit in for Alexander Armstrong for two weeks.

www.classicfm.com

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@classicjacko

10 months

Hearty congratulations to this wonderful broadcaster, and Radio 3 legend. Delighted for you, Sean! 👏 👏

Ulster University

@UlsterUni

10 months

🎓 Class of 2023: Congratulations to @BBCRadio3 broadcaster Sean Rafferty who has today received an honorary doctorate for services to the arts, music and broadcasting 🎙️ #ProudofUU #WeAreUU

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@classicjacko

5 years

We’ve finally gone and succumbed to the children’s request for a dog. And she’s an absolute beauty! Your audience for #PetSounds @ClassicFM has just gone up by one, @billtu 😉

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@classicjacko

6 years

5.6m listeners. Over a million under-35s. Total audience up by over 200,000 in a year. A proud day to be leading the @ClassicFM team @global : #RAJAR 🎶 🎧 🎉

More huge increases in Classic FM listeners under 35

According to figures released today, 5.6 million people now listen to Classic FM every week – and over a million of them are under 35.

www.classicfm.com

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@classicjacko

10 months

Another packed @RoyalAlbertHall for the @bbcproms , this time for the brilliant @BBCSSO and Ilan Volkov. Love my walk to the Tube, eavesdropping on such a diverse range of happy concertgoers.

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@classicjacko

6 years

I just love it when this happens. Jump into a car. @ClassicFM is playing. I tell the driver what I do for a living; he responds by telling me what a difference this radio station has made to his life.

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@classicjacko

8 months

For the first time ever, our brilliant @BBCNews colleagues are supporting the Last Night of the @bbcproms @RoyalAlbertHall with a dedicated live page - on the homepage now. Follow all the action here:

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@classicjacko

6 years

Beyond thrilled to have secured this: next month, @ClassicFM will exclusively broadcast John Williams' sold out concert @RoyalAlbertHall with @londonsymphony : 🎬🎶📽️ @CatherineJBott @AndrewCollins @global

Classic FM will broadcast An Evening with John Williams in Concert, live from the Royal Albert Hall

Catherine Bott and Andrew Collins will host coverage of the great movie composer's first London concert in 20 years.

www.classicfm.com

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@classicjacko

4 months

Raising a glass to @TimLihoreau this morning. Such happy memories of working together. Twelve years hosting a breakfast show is a fantastic achievement (and yes: that *is* Moira Stuart on the back of a piano).

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@classicjacko

1 month

This Saturday at 1pm, we launch a major new @BBCRadio3 series: ‘The Land Without Music?’ with @RichmoMusic — featuring @KadiatuKM @NickyBenedetti @jamesmacm and more. This thoughtful piece in today’s @thetimes offers a taste of what’s to come:

The Times & The Sunday Times

News and opinion from The Times & The Sunday Times

www.thetimes.co.uk

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@classicjacko

8 months

Love this diary piece by @PetrocTrelawny in the new issue of the @spectator - reflecting the culmination of @bbcproms and the exciting plans for @BBCRadio3 Breakfast next week:

The arts world wants Labour

A pang of melancholy as I detach the Royal Albert Hall pass from my BBC lanyard. I had a similar feeling late on Saturday night as I watched our team of engineers start to take down the hundreds of...

www.spectator.co.uk

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@classicjacko

11 months

Forty years of @cardiffsinger , and a thrilling Main Prize final @stdavidshall . Congratulations to the outstanding Adolfo Corrado, and huge thanks to @BBCNOW . Watch it all again @BBCiPlayer , hosted by @PetrocTrelawny and Josie d’Arby, or enjoy @BBCRadio3 ’s coverage @BBCSounds .

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@classicjacko

5 years

This video from my brother-in-law has made my morning. When it comes to my niece’s reaction to the @ClassicFM Family Music Box from @QuartoKids , Elgar’s Nimrod is the clear winner! 🎶 📚 @TheQuartoGroup

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@classicjacko

10 months

The calm before the (hugely welcome) storm. Live all day @BBCRadio3 from the @RoyalAlbertHall , as we celebrate the First Night of the @bbcproms - and this extraordinary season of over 80 concerts.

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@classicjacko

10 months

A wonderful evening of @bbcproms @RoyalAlbertHall - from the majesty of Elgar with the @BBCSO and @itselimchan , to the contemplative beauty of @annalapwood ’s remarkable celestial Prom. A very special night - catch it all again on @BBCSounds .

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Sam Jackson

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5 years

Every Wednesday, @TimLihoreau and I spend an hour listening back to his breakfast show, and critiquing it. I can’t tell you how delighted Tim is that, this week, his son is doing work experience @global

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Sam Jackson

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6 years

This weekend, we welcome the brilliant @TheRealKirstyG back to @ClassicFM . Great to have her on the team, sitting in for @realaled - 7am Sunday.

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

18 days

We have the most *brilliant* summer ahead of us. If you thought 2023’s record-breaking Proms season was good, wait until you see what we’ve planned for 2024… 🎶

BBC Proms

@bbcproms

18 days

The countdown is on… ⏳ Next Thursday, 25 April, we announce the #BBCProms 2024 programme. Get ready for another summer at the music festival that’s like no other ☀️ Have you pre-ordered your Festival Guide yet? 📖 🎶

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Sam Jackson

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9 months

A thrilling night @bbcproms . World-class Rachmaninov from @YujaWang , brilliantly arresting music by @jlopezbellido , the glorious voice of @thomashampson , and stunning musical precision from @BBCSO under @klausmakela . Another sell-out @RoyalAlbertHall - listen again @BBCSounds .

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6 years

Some exciting news, announced today - the legend that is Julie Walters is joining @ClassicFM , to present this major new series:

Julie Walters to present a new Saturday night series on Classic FM

The British actress will host a brand new series exploring the biggest moments and changes in the history of classical music, beginning Saturday 17th February.

www.classicfm.com

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

2 months

This is exactly the kind of story we’ll be covering in @RichmoMusic ’s new @BBCRadio3 series, ‘The Land Without Music?’ Do we believe in the arts in this country anymore? And what do cuts like these mean for future generations?

Cash-strapped councils target arts, parks and leisure cuts

More than half of councils say they are likely to be unable to balance the books in the next five years.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 years

A three-hour train journey, in a carriage with broken air-con, next to a man who slowly devoured an entire KFC bargain bucket. That, my friends, is what's known as "living the dream". 🥵🍗🚃

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

5 years

Some great numbers for @ClassicFM in today’s #RAJAR results. Particularly chuffed for @TimLihoreau and Moira Stuart, welcoming in 111,000 new listeners at breakfast time! 🎶

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

8 months

Another packed @RoyalAlbertHall , another rapturous response, another undoubted highlight of the @bbcproms season. Thank you, @dinispsousa @mco_london et al for immersing us in Berlioz’s The Trojans. The entire hall was in awe at what you collectively achieved 👏 👏

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

8 months

Pure joy @bbcproms tonight, from @rufuswainwright @BBCCO and @chefdorch . It just felt like the entire @RoyalAlbertHall was filled with happiness. And Rufus is back at 10.30pm - live on @BBCRadio3 .

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Sam Jackson

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12 days

Absolutely delighted for our brilliant @BBCRadio3 Breakfast team (very much including those who work behind the scenes)👏👏🎉🎉

The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)

@vlvuk

12 days

Huge congratulations to @PetrocTrelawny @hannahcfrench @KateMolleson @bbcradio3 on winning the VLV Award for Best Audio Music & Arts programme for Breakfast with Petroc Trelawny, who wake up the UK every weekday with classical music to match the mood of the morning across the UK.

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

7 years

Not sure I achieved a great deal this week. But I've just plaited my 6-year-old's hair and she's declared it "perfect". Now THAT's a result.

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7 years

I'm incredibly proud of everyone @ClassicFM today. 5.8 million listeners! Great growth, from a great team: #RAJAR

Huge increase in under-35 listeners for Classic FM

Classic FM has posted a surge in listening figures, with 5.8 million people now listening to the station – 1.2 million of whom are under 35

www.classicfm.com

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@classicjacko

9 months

“My life is beautiful…If people do not understand the possibilities they have, is that not a disability in itself?” Such a hope-filled interview with the remarkable Felix Klieser - making his @bbcproms debut with @BSOrchestra next week:

‘My life is beautiful’: Felix Klieser, who plays the horn with his toes, on making his Proms debut

The German musician refused to let being born without arms stop him from becoming a horn virtuoso. As he prepares for the Royal Albert Hall concerts, he explains why the real disability is imagining...

www.theguardian.com

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

5 years

Chuffed to be introducing another brilliant new presenter to @ClassicFM . Welcome to @global , @elliegoulding !

Ellie Goulding confirms she will host Classic F.M Revision Hour

The British singer has confirmed she will present two programmes on the station as part of its first ever series for students.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Sam Jackson

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2 years

“Electrifying”, “she cast a spell”, “I’m speechless!” Just few of the comments I overheard about the extraordinary @NickyBenedetti , performing with @RSNO @bbcproms just now. Genuinely remarkable!

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

10 months

A treat to be in Cardiff today as we celebrate 80 years of one of British radio’s longest-running programmes: @BBCRadio3 ’s Composer of the Week. Delighted that @DonaldMacleod01 and the @BBCSingers will be here too:

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Sam Jackson

@classicjacko

6 years

Great night out with the @ClassicFM team, celebrating producer Jamie - who joined the station 25 years ago today. He’s not on here (“I don’t do Twitter”) but he deserves his moment in the spotlight!

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7 days

Just announced by @PetrocTrelawny : this summer, we’ll be taking @BBCRadio3 Breakfast on the road, winding our way through the North East of England and broadcasting from a different spot each morning, before arriving @glasshouseicm for the @bbcproms .

BBC Proms at The Glasshouse | The Glasshouse

theglasshouseicm.org

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