EIGOMANGA PRODUCES JAPANESE MUSIC RADIO SHOW FOR SATELLITE RADIO
San Francisco, CA - ( July 18, 2007) Shibuya Airwaves is coming to satellite radio exclusively for UPop 29 on WorldSpace and XM. The weekly hour-long music show created by eigoMANGA "Shibuya Airwaves" has been a staple to terrestrial radio listeners in San Francisco. The weekly program created specifically for satellite radio subscribers listening to UPop 29 will feature a mix of Japanese pop and rock music currently leading the Oricon music charts. In addition, the Shibuya Airwaves radio show will offer regular commentary on the latest trends in Japanese pop culture and other topics. The show will highlight bands touring the United States and interview special guests including musicians as well as take on-line and phone requests from listeners around the world. The show will debut August 4, 2007 on the world's first international pop music channel, UPop 29 broadcast to over 130 countries on the WorldSpace Satellite Radio Network and in North America, on XM Satellite Radio or via AOL on-line and DirecTV channel 824 for XM subscribers.
"I'm quite enthusiastic about Shibuya Airwaves becoming a beacon for fans who appreciate Japanese music," said Oscar Gutierrez, creator and host (under the name "Bhodee") of Shibuya Airwaves. "Let's see what else we can come up with in the near future."
"Since its inception in 2000, UPop has embraced and featured a wide variety of Asian Pop music from J-Pop and Rock (Japanese Pop) to C-Pop (China Pop) to K- Pop and Rock (Korean Pop) through specialty programming, weekly programs, and as part of our daily format," said Ted Kelly, WorldSpace Satellite Radio’s Program Director for UPop 29 and Vice President of Global Content Promotions and Events. "Shibuya Airwaves and their anime publications are great vehicles to let people know that UPop is home to J-Pop all around the world!" Kelly continued.
Shibuya Airwaves currently airs on KYOU Radio AM 1550 KYCY in San Francisco, California and has become one of KYOU Radio's top programs. Shibuya Airways has extended it brand into producing live concert events and television programming aimed at promoting Japanese music. These events and programs will now promote the weekly WorldSpace/XM and Shibuya Airwaves program on "The Pop Heard 'Round the World - UPop 29."
Shibuya Airwaves will broadcast live across WorldSpace's UPop 29 and in the U.S. on XM 29 on Saturday nights beginning at 9:00pm Pacific Time.
UPop celebrates the Virgin Mobile Festival in America August 4 and 5 with Amy Winehouse, Paolo Nuttini, The Police, M.I.A. and more! Join WorldSpace's Upop, The System, Radio Voyager,Bob Live broadcasting live from the V Fest at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore Maryland!!!! and join Ted Kelly and Joe Bonadonna Saturday night August 4th for a special "U-Pick the V -Fest Upop !!" Request your favorite V Fest artists and listen to the Day 1 recap of Virgin Fest! For more details visit virginfestival.com or worldspace.com/upop
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WorldSpace Satellite Radio is bringing the 2007 Live Earth Concert to the entire globe. and UPop will be there...live from Giant's Stadium in New Jersey! Join UPop's Ted Kelly, Zach Overking, Mark Daley and Flava's Shawna Renee for this 24-hour concert event held on all seven continents on July 7th 2007.The intention is to highlight the dangers of global warming. Live performances by Bon Jovi to Paolo Nutini! Watch this space for more details coming soon.
The Concert for Diana on UPop!!
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On July 1st UPop 29 on WorldSpace and Satellite Radio will be the satellite radio home of one of the biggest events of the summer: "Concert for Diana" Join Ted Kelly, Zach Overking, Mark Daley and Kandy Klutch and Andy Halford along with team UPop live at Wembley Stadium as Princes William and Harry throw the star studded celebration to honor their mother, who died 10 years ago. Diana would have turned 46 on July 1.Performing live on UPop from Wembley Stadium in London are James Morrison, Natasha Bedingfield, Elton John, Will Young, Rod Stewart, Lily Allen, Tom Jones, Nelly Furtado, Bryan Ferry, Duran Duran, P. Diddy, Joss Stone, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, The Feeling, Orson, Status Quo and Take That.
"We wanted to have this big concert ... full of energy, full of the sort of fun and happiness which I know she would have wanted. And on her birthday as well, it's got to be the best birthday present she ever had." Said Prince William. The concert broadcast starts at 1600 GMT on July 1 on UPop 29.
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