Grab some slogan T-shirts to support BBC 6 Music

04/03/2010

Music stars spanning the genres have come out and criticised the BBC over its plans to axe 6 Music.

If the broadcaster doesn't reverse its decision to shut down the haven for new music and up-and-coming artists then you could well see plenty of stars and their supporters sporting slogan T-shirts to save the radio station.

Among the most high-profile performers to back 6 Music is David Bowie.

In a statement that will probably have fans reaching for their David Bowie T-shirts, he said: "6 Music keeps the spirit of broadcasters like John Peel alive and for new artists to lose this station would be a great shame."

Other bands to lend their weight to the campaign to keep the station on air include Radiohead and Keane, as well as the likes of Will Young, Lily Allen and even Martin Clunes.

But the latest reports indicate that there could be hope after the chairman of the BBC Trust commented that public outcry could make bosses reconsider their cost-cutting plans.

Fingers crossed.

Posted by Charlie Hardman