Nottingham Arena Switches Stations

Global Radio’s decision to scrap its Galaxy network and four further radio stations means a change of name for Nottingham’s Trent FM Arena.

It will be known as the as the Capital FM Arena Nottingham.

Trent FM, which has had a naming rights deal with the venue since April 2008, was one of the stations that was axed and absorbed into Global’s Capital network.

All Global’s Capital stations will ID as “The UK’s No. 1 Hit Music Station.”

Having acquired Chrysalis Radio in 2007 and GCap Media in 2008, Global is the UK’s largest commercial radio company. Its major shareholders include Irish racehorse owners John Magnier, JP McManus and Michael Tabor.

Arena chief exec Geoff Huckstep says the venue’s delighted to continue its relationship with Global, particularly at a time when it’s reporting record-breaking ticket sales.

“We believe this partnership will continue to grow our reputation on the live music scene and firmly establish us as a major destination for all the main promoters,” he explained.

The announcement came as the East Midlands’ brand new 96-106 Capital FM was preparing to launch on air January 3, joining eight other stations in a Capital FM Network that will reach nearly seven million people each week.