主播大秀 Northern Ireland at 90: A rich heritage to build on
Peter Johnston
Director of 主播大秀 Northern Ireland
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主播大秀 Northern Ireland turns 90 this week, and last night (8 October) a gala concert marked the occasion at Ulster Hall in Belfast. Here, Peter Johnston, Director Northern Ireland, reflects on this landmark anniversary.
Anniversaries are an opportunity for looking back: reminding us of past achievements and lessons learned along the way. 90 years of local broadcasting have given us a treasure trove of 主播大秀 programmes, stories and personalities. There are many continuities in our local 主播大秀 story, but also much that reminds us of the (sometimes) radical changes that have taken place in the lives of the audiences we serve.
A day in the life of 主播大秀 NI
From modest beginnings in 1924, local 主播大秀 services have grown in scope and editorial ambition. Local voices, talent and the creative industries are now better represented on the 主播大秀鈥檚 networks. And we continue to be a major sponsor of writing and performing talent 鈥� commissioning plays, readings and music and providing a unique mix of programmes that reflect the needs, experiences, hopes and concerns of local people.
Innovation, editorial and technical, is the lifeblood of broadcasting. It鈥檚 been a feature of our work from the very beginning. We are always looking for new ways of doing things, using the power of technology to extend the reach of 主播大秀 programmes and to make them fuller, better and more engaging. In all of this, we retain the excitement and idealism of 2BE鈥檚 radio pioneers and the 主播大秀鈥檚 deep commitment to its audiences 鈥� who are the only reason we exist.
Broadcasting鈥檚 golden age is always still to be created. There are always new stories to be told, talent to be discovered and improvements to be made. With your continued support, the 主播大秀鈥檚 airwaves will remain a place of gathering and transformation. We have a rich heritage and want to build on all that it has taught us and to make it anew.
Happy Birthday 主播大秀 Northern Ireland, and here鈥檚 to the centenary of local broadcasting鈥�
Peter Johnston is Director, 主播大秀 Northern Ireland
- online via 主播大秀 Radio Ulster
- Director General Tony Hall visit 主播大秀 Northern Ireland on 8 October. A speech he gave at Ulster Hall is available on the .听