The BBC has confirmed rumours that it is to cut back its slate of BBC Introducing programmes, the nationwide regional radio arm of its platform dedicated to unearthing emerging musicians.
Previously, 32 of the BBC’s 39 local radio stations helmed their own Introducing show. This will be cut to 20 shows, although the frequency of broadcasts will double to twice a week, “giving up-and-coming musicians a bigger platform and audience than ever before”, the broadcaster said in a statement.
