03 March 2010

We were really disappointed to learn of the BBC's decision to close 6 Music. The station is a wonderful place to hear new and alternative music - music which simply doesn't get played elsewhere on UK national radio. It is also staffed by some of our most knowledgeable and entertaining DJs, who've helped break and develop many acts, including Keane. If the station does close, it would be a huge blow to the British music scene.

But there is something we can do. The BBC Trust will have to approve 6 Music's closure and have indicated they may not do so, if enough people show their support for the station. If you agree that 6 Music should be saved then please do any or all of the following:

- Email your thoughts to trust.enquiries@bbc.co.uk
- Complete the Trust's BBC Strategy Review Online Survey
- Sign the petition
- Join the Save BBC 6 Music Facebook group

Thank you.

Keane

Comments

hola soy stefy este dia es mi cumpleaños numero 21 y me gustaria si pudieran me mandaran a mi pagina una carta de felicidades si no hay problema. felicidades a ustedes por lo que hacen

Posted by stefy on 2010-05-14 00:52:55

sorry to hear bout 6 shame such an influential station top dogs need to think again

Posted by casper on 2010-03-21 18:09:18

@guineagirl You could try ontour@keanemusic.com...

Posted by Eline on 2010-03-08 16:51:25

So, if they are closing it up, will it Ever be replaced by something comparable?! Or, better Yet...can it Ever be Reinstated--in its original format, or a newer one?!?!?! hmmmm?

Posted by anya on 2010-03-08 14:18:35

Hello - I am part of the team trying to organise a protest to save 6 Music (from the Facebook group) - would love to contact Keane to see if they are interested in supporting the event or even turning up to perform. Does anyone know how the band or their management can be contacted?

Posted by guineagirl on 2010-03-07 22:39:49

Pfff, tout se perd, good stations, honey, cats well bred...etc...

Posted by athallie on 2010-03-06 14:52:00

I KEEP TELLING TO MORE PEOPLE TO TRY TO GET ASSINATURES FOR THE PETITION!

Posted by Paula Williams on 2010-03-05 22:27:48

i heard about this the day after toms interview i was so shocked i signed and joined the group Thanks Keanexx Leanne xxx Love You Keane xxxx

Posted by [x..leanne..x] on 2010-03-05 10:12:00

I signed the petition! Hope it helps!

Posted by Silke (Germany) on 2010-03-04 23:13:41

Not cool... Thumbs-down !!!

Posted by Agnes(Fr-15/07/2007) on 2010-03-04 10:01:07

Done all of it, can't believe they want to do this! Really hope they'll rethink it!

Posted by Lykkee on 2010-03-04 09:34:27

Already sign it,but I've spoken with my dad, and with my godfather Richard B, to tried to convince them that buy the station or do anything about it.....To think about all these people that can lose his works- Let's cross fingers xoxo

Posted by Deidremoon on 2010-03-04 09:08:27

Cari Keane, io ho già firmato la petizione, speriamo bene, la Bbc è importantissima per voi inglesi , è come se da noi in Italia chiudessero la Rai ! Vi auguro con tutto il cuore che questa emittente possa continuare a trasmettere regolarmente, un salutone da Sabrina from Catania, Sicilia!

Posted by Sabrina v. on 2010-03-04 08:54:53

Done! I signed the petition... to close the radio statation is to kill the music,artists and the culture!

Posted by tomandflopy on 2010-03-04 03:29:54

Signed the petition and joined the FB group. I love 6 music, I really hope this works!

Posted by Samber on 2010-03-03 23:56:59

Signed - I hope that our voices are heard! :) x

Posted by keanemjfan01 on 2010-03-03 23:30:25

I SIGNED THE PETITION, I WILL CROSS MY FINGERS FOR BBC 6, I THINK THERE IS A HOPE!!!!!! COME ON!!!!. Regards. Inés (MENDOZA ARGENTINA)

Posted by Iny on 2010-03-03 22:49:50

I SIGNED THE PETITION! HOPE THEY SEE THE MISTAKE THEY ARE MAKING! AND HOPE IT HELPS!

Posted by Paula Williams on 2010-03-03 22:07:17

I just joined the group on Facebook :D hope it will help guys ! ^^ i hope they won't close the radio station kisses from Buenos aires Argentina :D

Posted by tatichaplin on 2010-03-03 21:29:38

I signed the petition, I hope it helps!

Posted by mislynny on 2010-03-03 19:59:04

I was wondering, what if BBC music 6 get cancelled, where are we going to listen to Clear Sky's single before May 10? we were supposed to hear it next monday!

Posted by crystaldoll on 2010-03-03 19:33:43

6 Music Rocks!!!!!!!!!

Posted by yessicachaplin23 on 2010-03-03 18:10:30

I just joined the group on Facebook, I hope it will help... Jana, Germany

Posted by www on 2010-03-03 17:43:58

will choose facebook! Save the BBC! jaja I love keane are the best always help at all:) Mendoza Argentina Jime *

Posted by keane_8@hotmail.com on 2010-03-03 16:54:51

just added to the Facebook's group... let me see what else I can join... I can't believe they wanna close it!!!

Posted by Jazy on 2010-03-03 16:54:28

I've just sent the email and signed the petition, hope it helps BBC 6. This blue colour website makes me feel like I'm in heaven...With love, Regina.

Posted by Regina Brz on 2010-03-03 16:18:04

Hello. Very sorry to hear that a radio station I learnt about recently, is being closed... Oh why? Don't know if it can make a difference, but I did what I could, sent an email with the thoughts of defence and maintenance of this radio station. Thank you very much for all the information. Without Keane, I think, I not only would not have discovered the wonderful music that I love so much, but also would not have known many things I am able to know now, thanks to you. Thank you very much, with all my heart.

Posted by olenenok on 2010-03-03 15:29:38

HELOISA, ISA FROM BRASIL, SAO PAULO ********* I liked much the new colours of this website, indeed. Well, beautiful colours and bad news, I do not want BBC 6 comes to an endIing, so, I will sign the petition. LOTS OF LOVE TO MY FAVOURITE BAND! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Posted by isa on 2010-03-03 15:00:18

signed sealed and delivered. :)

Posted by mc2d on 2010-03-03 14:32:22

Make that a £172m overspend. It's my birthday too and my typing is becoming unreliable.

Posted by justanotherdawn on 2010-03-03 14:22:20

Number Crunching from the latest Private Eye: £7m= total content spend last year on BBC 6 Music. £21m= salary bill of top 100 executives. £171m= overspend on building projects. Hmmm.

Posted by justanotherdawn on 2010-03-03 14:20:39

C"est vraiment injuste ! je partage votre déception

Posted by evalange117 on 2010-03-03 14:12:25

happy birthday!!! sorry about 6 music getting closed...

Posted by danyzh on 2010-03-03 13:57:40

There's another online petition to save 6 music. Here's the link : http://www.petition.fm/petitions/6musicasiannet/1000/

Posted by mariep on 2010-03-03 13:56:03

ITS MY BIRTHDAY ^^ !!!! and i don't want 6 music close !! =(

Posted by piluky on 2010-03-03 13:45:59

I have just signed the petition x

Posted by NET on 2010-03-03 13:45:12

Another example of the world´s progress. So sad to notice money rules the world. Kss from Madrid

Posted by Marta on 2010-03-03 13:41:38

I received the news from a french website yesterday (http://www.telerama.fr/radio/coupes-budgetaires-a-la-bbc-what-does-it -mean-exactly,53132.php). Joined the facebook group and signed the petition.

Posted by Drfd on 2010-03-03 13:30:05

I've also shared the link to the facebook group and the link to the petition in my facebook profile. Hope that helps. Mariexx

Posted by mariep on 2010-03-03 13:15:42

Just sent my signature from America. Hope it helps make a difference....Rock on!....Sherry W., Michigan, USA.

Posted by Sherry W. on 2010-03-03 12:56:56

Thanks you KM for highlighting the 6music plight. It's such a great station and I'd hate to see it go, plus Adam and Joe have THE funniest podcast I've ever heard. Save 6music.

Posted by sam (uk) on 2010-03-03 12:31:35

Many thanks for supporting this. 6Music was the first place that I heard Keane, so it's very fitting that the band should now support the station that helped them break through.

Posted by Donny Drinker on 2010-03-03 12:28:43

The petition is signed. Hope they won't close it... That would be a shame ! Hope we'll be able to listen to Clear Skies next week tho ! Mariexxx

Posted by mariep on 2010-03-03 12:16:27

Signed the petition and joined the Facebook group (: xxx

Posted by meggxo on 2010-03-03 12:15:57

THX ROCK ON !!! XXX

Posted by RACHEL-RIO-BRAZIL on 2010-03-03 12:10:03

OMG!

Posted by dinha_britrock on 2010-03-03 11:59:18

as yet i haven't seen/ heard anything from anyone not liking 6 music! Seems like a pretty decent radio station if you ask me!

Posted by emmakate3 on 2010-03-03 11:58:48