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Broadcast and New Media image. Credit: Silk Pearce

	BROADCAST & NEW MEDIA

Although much of the British Council’s music work engages in 'live' interaction via workshops, collaborations or performances, we recognise that such activity is limited to those directly involved or attending each project. In an attempt to engage with greater numbers of people both globally and in the UK, we are also involved in a number of new media and broadcasting initiatives which run alongside and complement our live work. This work also takes advantage of the advancement of new media and its growing importance for the music industry Our work may therefore involve the production of a CD-ROM, website, installation or broadcast opportunity.

Lisa Moult, Music Special Projects Coordinator, British Council.

Broadcast and New Media image. Credit: Silk Pearce.

Music



		Broadcast and New Media


		Classical music


		Soul, hip hop and UK garage


		Electronic and club-based music


		Jazz


		Opera, Music Theatre & Vocal


		Alternative (Guitar-based)


		Roots


		Traditional and Folk Music


		Workshops and residencies

Broadcast and New Media Dance

Broadcast and New Media Drama

What does the British Council do in this area?

Selector Radio

'More radical in its programming than all music radio in Britain.' Read more about our radio show which broadcasts the best of UK music in various countries worldwide.

August 2001 saw the launch of our radio show, The Selector, in 11 countries worldwide. It reflects the excellence and diversity of British music today and aims to help promote to the world the new sounds, talents and musical culture of modern Britain. The show goes from strength to strength and is currently broadcasting in many different countries, including China, Nigeria, Singapore, Thailand, Romania and Australia, to an estimated 1.5 million listeners each week.

The show also has its own dedicated website with weekly playlists, information about the different styles of music and terminology, as well as listings of which countries the Selector show can be heard in. The website will soon be streaming the weekly shows, so wherever you are you can access the latest cutting edge sounds from Britain.