Bring back 60s music to BBC local radio

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#201

I want to listen to more 60's music on the radio. Mainly BBC radio Manchester

Wendy Nelson (Bolton, 2020-08-19)

#202

Because there is no better music than what came out of the late 50s and 60s

Estelle Walsh (Bury, 2020-08-19)

#203

It's important to play good music of all decades and the 60s were one of the best.

Barbara Shaw (Manchester, 2020-08-19)

#205

Music is life Is memories it unites it boosts morale it unites friends and families it is lif itself 😎🎶🎸❤️🌈

Michael Law (Glossop, 2020-08-19)

#206

V Ashton

Vivianne Ashton (Heywood, 2020-08-19)

#209

I support the content of the petition.

john kew (Bury, 2020-08-19)

#210

There is now a dire shortage of 60s music on local radio but a high number of listeners that want this.

Dave Pennington (Preston, 2020-08-19)

#211

I really miss the best programme on the radio , love Sweeney and Sounds of the Sixties , I was a teenager then, it's my era!!!

Angela Yates (Manchester, 2020-08-19)

#213

I pay my license fee and don’t watch BBC TV. Only fair myself and thousands of others should be able to tune into Mike Sweeney playing sixties music if only for a few hours each week.

Susan Moran (Salford, 2020-08-20)

#214

my mum loves 60s music

Michaela Healey (Manchester, 2020-08-20)

#215

I simply love 60’s music and miss it on Radio Manchester especially Sweeney’s 60’s classic’s on Sunday. I also miss Richard Searling’s Northern Soul show on Friday’s.If BBC Radio Lancashire can have Keith Fletcher on Saturday evening then why can’t Manchester have their programme’s.

Michael Delaney (Bolton, 2020-08-20)

#216

You moved sounds of the 60's to 6am on a Saturday on Radio 2. Now you threaten the future of Sweeney's 60's classics on a Sunday in spite of growing RAJAR figures.

Sean Connolly (Fleetwood, 2020-08-20)

#217

60s music is dying out on local radio

Beryl Helliwell (Oldham, 2020-08-20)

#219

I love ALL Music I call it my Medicine because it heals my soul which is why I love the diverse choice of Music that you don't seem to get on some radio stations, Please give us what we NEED!!!!!!!

Carole Moran (Warrington, 2020-08-21)

#220

I started listening to BBC Radio Manchester, because of the music selection. I can hear music that is not available here in the US. Old enough to appreciate 50's, through 90's primarily, but my interests cover a significant amount of 21st century material.

noel boyle (Union, 2020-08-21)

#222

I’m signing because we need to hear 60’s music along side all other music / genre that is played. It is an important part of our musical history and was pivotal in the evolvement of music.

Gill McIver (Manchester, 2020-08-22)

#223

I'm not listening to music i enjoy and as a BBC licence payer i expect at least a different type of music. Not at 6o'clock in the morning either.

Steve Hoare (Coventry, 2020-08-22)

#224

I’m no longer going to listen to Bbc Manchester on my regular trips up on business from the midlands . The chats and fone ins are excellent but the music doesn’t cater for my age group 60years old . Once again the BBC not listening to the licence payer ! They know it all .

Carl Verrecchia (Birmingham, 2020-08-22)

#226

I am signing because one should have the right to play whatever music one likes and the 60 s were a crucial time in music development . Everyone knows that fact . Also the charts were really big and People know the songs whereas from other decades only some are memorable.

Stephen Williams (Stockport, 2020-08-22)

#227

They have taken away the free license for the over 75,s now they are stopping there music What a bloody cheek

Kay Hutchinson (CLACTON-ON-SEA, 2020-08-23)

#231

It's the best music around

Lee Johnson (Pensford, 2020-08-23)

#233

I feel my age group is under represented..

Val McGrory (Bury, 2020-08-23)

#237

It is vital that early music is still played. It's good for your soul, makes you happy and evokes wonderful memories x

Beverley Walters (M27 8GR, 2020-08-24)

#240

I like to hear songs that are more than 30 years old.

John Knock (BASILDON, 2020-08-25)

#242

I agree with points made above.

Carl Heery (New Mills, 2020-08-26)

#243

I love 60s music.

Christine Donald (Manchester, 2020-08-26)

#249

Quality music from the best DJ on radio! Don't let The Music die!!!

Anthony Quinn (wigan, 2020-08-28)

#252

I feel strongly that we don't get 60s and 70s music on Radio Manchester any more.. We need Sweeney's 60s classics back on Sunday Please.. And some 60s and 70s music on the Golden Hour... Our age group is sadly being overlooked when I feel that we are the ones who listen every day... 😢😢

Bre Nash (Manchester, 2020-08-28)

#253

Radio Manchester in dropping sixties music seem to be looking for an audience that simply isn't out there for them. The young of today don't listen to local radio when there are so many streaming services out there and they can get the latest local and national news from many many other sources. The BBC should broadcast radio 2 all day on local radio with a breakfast lunchtime and tea time hour featuring local news and cut the costs of far too many local radio stations and associated staff costs.

Keith Fane (Manchester, 2020-08-28)

#258

The large bias against the inclusion of 50s and 60s music weds to be rectified immediately.

Brian Rolph (St Albans, 2020-08-29)

#259

The steady reduction of sixties music on BBC radio, and Manchester more specifically, is persuading me to stop listening, and I listen to Radio Manchester a lot.

Ian Ginnever (Rochdale, 2020-08-30)

#261

I'm signing this petition as I am extremely disappointed with the lack of shows covering 60s music (but also 50s Rock and Roll). I want more of the type of shows that were provided by Henry Ayrton, Spencer Leigh, Network Gold (John Crabb), Sweeney's 60s Classics, Keith Skues, etc.

Peter Kitchingham (London, 2020-08-30)

#262

Missing this popular show. Also the mentality of the BBC.

Rob Brearley (Rochdale, 2020-08-30)

#264

You cannot beat the late 50s 60s music

Mick Mckee (Newcastle, 2020-08-30)

#265

I love sixties music and it is so rarely represented on local radio. Mike Sweeny's programmes on Radio Manchester are great.

June Smith (Bury, 2020-08-30)

#266

I love 60s music I want to hear more of it on BBC Manchester

Susan Ward (Wigan, 2020-08-30)

#267

It's ridiculous to exclude music from probably the most creative decade of all time.

Jeff Leach (Bolton, Greater Manchester, 2020-08-30)

#268

I would like some 60s music on BBC radio Manchester

Teresa Nuttall (Manchester, 2020-08-30)

#272

I used to love the radio, now I switch off because the music is awful. Trouble is after I’ve turned it off it doesn’t get switched on again.

Jean Hilton (Lancaster, 2020-08-30)

#274

60s music is the best, even the adverts are playing 60s music. Bring it back on the radio.

Barbara Franklin (Manchester, 2020-08-31)

#276

All music should be played.

Jimmy Myers (Upholland, 2020-08-31)

#277

I prefer listening to great music not mediocre ones.60s are the best.

Marjorie Simpson (Rochdale, 2020-08-31)

#280

It's no longer a pleasure listening to gmr
They will loose more listeners than they will gain.

Peter Hollins (Manchester, 2020-08-31)

#281

I cannot stand the pop music of the modern era. Also most listeners to BBC Local radio are of an age that the pop music they enjoy listening to is from the 50,60.70s

Janice Goodall (Southampton, 2020-08-31)

#282

I love Music 💖💖

David Browne (St Austell, 2020-09-01)

#284

50s and 60s music should be recognised as much as any other music. There's a great deal of people that like this music and playing more music of this genre and other specialised fields would surely encourage more people to radio.

Chris Chapman (Great yarmouth, Norfolk., 2020-09-01)

#285

I enjoy listening to Mike Sweeney and the 60s music he plays.

Margaret Perkins (Manchester, 2020-09-01)

#286

I love all 60’s music

Lorraine Lawler (Sheffield, 2020-09-01)

#290

I would like more 60's music to be played

Pauline Murphy (Rochdale, 2020-09-03)

#291

I listen to Radio Manchester in particular to listen to 60s music. Mike Sweeney is the best presenter on my local radio station.

Ann Rayner (Stockport, 2020-09-03)

#292

I'm signing because I agree that there should be a fairer balance of 60's music on local radio, and Radio Manchester in particular, who have recently moved largely towards more recent genres.

Chris Wolstenholme (BURY, 2020-09-04)

#294

It’s not just us “oldies” that love music of the 60’s. Many younger listeners really like to hear these songs and bands as well!

Susan Patton (Manchester, 2020-09-04)

#296

I prefer 60s music rather than other decades.

Derek Howarth (Bolton, 2020-09-05)

#298

I just love Mike's 60shour

Bernadette Myers (Manchester, 2020-09-06)

#300

60's music is loved by thousands. Its ridiculous that BBC should ignore it. Bring it back and more people will have faith in the BBC

Jacqui Oram (Mancheter, 2020-09-06)

#302

I agree

Barry Morrison (Manchester, 2020-09-08)

#303

I am of this musical age

Norman Bridge (Manchester, 2020-09-10)

#305

Would be nice to have some 60 music return to BBC Radio Manchester

Jayne Manley (Manchester, 2020-09-18)