From: .........
To: srconsultation@bbc.co.uk
Sent: Thursday, 13 May 2010, 15:59
Subject: Strategy Review- 6 Music closure
Good afternoon,
I am writing this email out of disappointment at the BBC's recent plans to shut 6 Music. When I read the documentation online regarding this I could not believe the decision.
I do not normally get involved with prostetations or rallies but this changed my opinion. BBC 6 Music provides a service that no other radio station does. As a 22 year old male I feel that this is the only radio station category that I fit into!
I would take a guess that three quarters of my record collection is from being introduced to an artist via listening to 6 Music. This is over the last 8 years from when the station was launched in 2002. I have grown up with the station, and love the eclectic alternative mix that it provides. Yes, it may not be to everyone's taste but this is one of the best services the BBC produces.
Also the archive session tracks that you have access to showcase the immense quality that the BBC has in its archives, John Peel would be proud. Your coverage of the Camden Crawl 2009 was brilliant (as a Madness fan I was so pleased this was covered!).
Artists such as Sarah Blasko, Joanna Newsom and Half Man Half Biscuit do not fit into any other radio station's output and that is why it would be a travesty f the station closed. I am a real fan. I won a Neville Staple CD from Nemone's show a few years ago, and proudly stuck the 6 Music sticker in the back window of my car!
I hope that this email goes some way towards saving the station from closure; I don't want to have to try to pretend to like Radio 1!
Many thanks,
Name: ..........
Phone number: ....... (long time listener)
Three weeks later, the review panel believed that due to the public outcry; 6 Music would be saved. I jumped for joy when I heard the news. I still listen to and love 6 Music each and every single day.
Thank you BBC.
