Choice, London’s number one urban station, is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new Breakfast Show with two of the UK’s freshest presenting talents Kojo and Max.
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The duo will be waking-up London from Monday 18th April with the biggest and best urban music and the hottest celebrity news and interviews.
An accomplished TV and radio presenter, Kojo is also one of the most renowned names to emerge from the black comedy circuit. His MTV-aired shows including The Young Gods of Comedy and Kojo’s Comedy Funhouse have garnered rave reviews and he has sold out the Hackney Empire twice with his solo performances. Max’s career in broadcast, which has included being one of the main presenters for MTV’s flagship show TRL, has seen her interviewing some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world such as Rihanna, Beyonce, and Justin Timberlake.
Tune in to Choice Breakfast with Kojo and Max, every weekday morning from 6-9am, starting on Monday 18th April.
From 16th April, Martin Jay will host the weekend breakfast show on Saturdays and Sundays from 6-9am and his Caribbean Affair show continues on Sundays from 9-11pm.
Choice Breakfast Show presenter Kojo said: “I’m really proud to take Choice into a new chapter with my lovely co-host Max and I can’t wait to get started. Let the fun begin! I have know Max for years and as far as I’m concerned she is and will be un rivaled by any female in the radio world. We are not here to just be urban presenters, we are aiming to take Choice Fm forward and to showcase the new wave of artists from around the world and the UK scene. I want to send a massive shout out to Martin Jay who is someone I respect highly and someone who helped me a lot when I first joined the station back in October. I take great pride in everything I do and will enjoy waking up London with Max.”
Choice Breakfast Show presenter Max added: “It’s so exciting to be a part of the Choice team. The station is edgy and cool – great for young London. I’m looking forward to working with Kojo and taking things to the next level.”
Programme Director of Choice, Robert D’Ovidio said: “Everyone at Choice is excited to welcome Kojo and Max to the family. They both have outstanding credentials within the broadcast industry so this signals great things for Choice Breakfast and the refreshed output we’re now able to offer our listeners.”
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Congratulations Kojo and Max.
I am sure ‘Young London’ is rejoicing right now and celebrating like it’s 1999.
Job Title: Volunteer Reporters: London Community News Reporting to: London News Editor Contract: 5 months Hours: Full-time, 9:30am – 5:30pm Eligibility Criteria: This scheme is open to 18-25 year olds only Expenses: Expenses covered
Working in a team of 10 you will produce a regular news and campaigning magazine show for distribution on broadcast and online platforms
You will gain experience of all the different aspects of campaign and news production, creating blogs, reports, photojournalism, video-journalism and social media.
You will gain experience of all areas of news and campaign delivery, from sourcing stories, to creating and editing packages and distributing them to wider audiences
You will distribute content on broadcast, online, press and social media platforms ensuring that stories gain the widest circulation possible and maximum impact.
You will receive training on ‘an introduction to campaigning and news’ and ‘campaigning and news in action’ and be managed by an experienced news editor and have the support of a video editor.
You will engage with a pool of around 100 video journalists from across London – briefing them on the week’s news agenda and supporting them in their production of news and campaigns.
Key Responsibilitie:
Work under the guidance of the Editor to produce regular episodes of a London news programme including delivering on key dates, targets and milestones.
Work across a range of roles including: Researcher, Producer, Presenter, Director, Camera Operator, Sound, Online Content Producer, Video Editor, Distributer, Marketing/PR, Photojournalism.
Work under the guidance of the Editor to produce blogs/ tweets/ articles and photographs to create and tell community news and campaigns
Research and develop story ideas to create the weekly news agenda
Establish and develop relationships with the wider pool of 100 Video Journalists across London and engage them in the project by delivering the news agenda and any other briefs
Establish and develop relationships with journalists and broadcasters across London to increase access to distribution opportunities
Assisting with the monitoring and evaluation of the scheme alongside the Editor
Person specification:
A media, communications or journalism qualification is not essential but a basic knowledge of journalism, filming and editing would be beneficial.
A good knowledge and understanding of media, communications and PR
Excellent attention to detail, planning and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills across all levels of an organisation, both written and verbal
Hardworking and flexible work ethic
Able to achieve results and focus on deadlines
Commitment to equal opportunities and the aims and values of Media Trust
This scheme is open to 18-25 year olds only. The position is ideal for young graduates wishing to break into the media industry.
The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 17th April 2011
Interviews: 26th/27th/28th April
Multi-award winning all-brother band Four Kornerz are to release their new single Superstar on Monday 2 May, 2011.
This is the band’s first officially release since their ground-breaking independent album release Soulectric (2007) which included the hit singles Clap Clap and Gonna Make It. This latest masterpiece from the London based-quartet dons the familiar leads from Deji, the eldest of the four brothers.
Known for their inspirational lyrics, Four Kornerz once again adopt the same stance but unusually from a female’s perspective. “The song was inspired by a lot of things. A large part of the story behind this song is based on the unrealistic body-type expectations mounted us in today’s popular culture,” says Deji. “The lyrics are more specific to women as I think the pressures on them are more extreme from things like size zero, cellulite and botox to perfect skin and teeth. However, both men and women can embrace the universal message in the song; Celebrating how awesome and wonderful you are!”
Superstar is produced by Scsi, part of the Four Kornerz production team, and draws influences from the Soul artists of the Motown era as well more modern chart toppers like Bruno Mars and Jamiroquai.
The band will feature the new song alongside sneak-peeks at other material from a forth-coming project at their first major London concert since 2007 on Wednesday 27 April 2011. Support will be from songstress Dionne Reid and popular Electro-Grime artist Guvna B. On the night, fans will also be given the opportunity to download a free exclusive Four Kornerz track.
Four Kornerz live in Concert takes place on Wednesday 27 April at 229 The Venue, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN. Starts 7pm. Tickets £10 (+ booking fee) in advance, more on the door. For more information and to book tickets, visit: www.fourkornerz.com
The Metropolitan Police in conjunction with The Sun Newspaper have released a murder appeal video featuring footballer Rio Ferdinand.
The Sun newspaper are also offering a £10,000 reward in addition to the reward of up to £20,000 being offered by the Met police for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the murder of Rio McFarlane.
Rio McFarlane, 18, was murdered on Monday 6 September 2010 in Dragon Road, SE15. At approx 21.30hrs nearby police officers heard a gunshot fired and diverted to investigate. On arrival they found Rio McFarlane, aged 18, suffering a gunshot wound. The ambulance service attended but Rio died from a single gunshot wound to the chest.
Like his namesake, Rio McFarlane was a promising young footballer from Peckham. He had no involvement in crime and police believe his murder may have been a case of mistaken identity.
Rio Ferdinand said: “I grew up in Peckham with Rio’s brother Anthony and have known the McFarlane family for many years, so I wanted to do something to help them get justice for Rio’s murder.
“I believe that the community can make a difference but it’s important for people to come forward and talk to police.”
“An innocent young mans life has been taken and the community can not allow this to happen again. My family and I ask you to please speak out and do what’s right.”
Detective Superintendent Gary Richardson from Trident said: “There are people out there who clearly know who committed this murder. Rio McFarlane was a decent young man and his life was cruelly taken away from him. Trident want people to come forward and talk. Share this YouTube clip with your friends and put it on your face book pages.
“We also want to make it clear there are special measures that we can take to protect your identity and have used these measures in many successful cases.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8247 4553; if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
I hope this helps to find the murderous scum bags.
A STONEBRIDGE rapper who is on the brink of international stardom after being signed up by Jay Z has been charged with attempted murder.
Kevin Georgiou who is known as ‘K Koke’ has been remanded in custody accused of shooting a man in the back in Harlesden Train Station on March 9.
The 25-year-old, who signed to the American music mogul’s record label Roc Nation in January, was arrested after officers from British Transport Police (BTP) raided his home last week.
He was subsequently charged and remanded in custody after appearing before City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court last Saturday.
He is due to appear before Blackfriars Crown Court on June 15.
Up and coming film Southside is described as being “a fantasy “Urban” thriller”.
So from the looks of the trailer we have another UK “URBAN” film which depicts gangs, guns, bloodshed, chaos, and of course features a predominately black cast.
It’s time we moved away from making these types of films? It’s time we told a different story!
Anyway I’ve heard that this film might be submitted and featured at the Cannes Film Festival. That should be interesting.
