ABSOLUTE RADIO PRESENTS THE 24 HOUR JUKEBOX IN SUPPORT OF TEENAGE CANCER TRUST

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Join Absolute Radio’s Andy Bush and Richie Firth this September as they host the station’s first ever live 24-hour Jukebox, all in support of Teenage Cancer Trust.

From 10am on Thursday 30th September the Hometime presenters will hand over the station to their listeners, allowing them to take control of the music and choose their favourite tracks, all in aid of the charity. The marathon show will also feature the stories of young people and their families who’ve benefitted from the charity’s amazing work.

Alongside the non-stop Jukebox, Bush and Richie will be joined across the 24 hours by a host of celebrity guests including Tom Grennan, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr and Joe Wicks. There will also be exclusive live musical performances from The Vaccines and Manic Street Preachers, as the team go against the clock to raise as much money as possible for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

“We are really excited to be hosting an Absolute Radio first with the 24-hour Jukebox" said Bush and Richie. “Our listeners have the best taste in music, and we’re looking forward to being able to play a ton of songs that will make our music team angry. We’re also going to have a few surprises over the 24 hours with special guests and world-famous artists joining us, and whilst having fun we hope to raise as much money as possible for such a cause that is very close to the Absolute Radio family’s heart.”

Roger Daltrey CBE of The Who, and longstanding Teenage Cancer Trust Honorary Patron, said: “The pandemic has been a huge blow for the charity’s finances and has been especially tough on young people with cancer. But Teenage Cancer Trust’s nurses and youth support teams have been amazing – and have gone above and beyond to deliver first class care in the most challenging of circumstances. They are truly amazing. A huge thanks to Absolute Radio, Bush, and Richie for backing their incredible work with this fantastic new fundraiser.”

“We’re so excited to see our friends at Absolute Radio alongside some amazing artists coming together for this extra special fundraiser in support of young people with cancer. Every penny raised will be truly life changing and we can’t thank Bush and Richie and of course all those appearing enough for their fantastic support.” said Jane Ashton, Head of Music and Entertainment at Teenage Cancer Trust.

Absolute Radio Content Director Paul Sylvester said “The Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity which resonates with our team and our listeners so it’s great to be able to show them our support. Our listeners are a generous bunch with impeccable music taste so we’re confident of being able to raise loads of money. Plus, this was Bush and Richie’s idea so really, they’ve only got themselves to blame.”

The 24 hour Jukebox goes live on Absolute Radio from 10am on Thursday 30th September.

Listen on digital radio, online, via the free Absolute Radio app and smart-speaker.

To donate simply text…

GIVE5 to 70500 to donate £5

GIVE10 to 7500 to donate £10

GIVE20 to 70500 to donate £20

Texts cost your donation plus 1 standard rate message. Always ask the bill payer’s permission. UK networks only.

When you text GIVE5, GIVE10 or GIVE20 we will send you a message to thank you for your donation and will also ask if you’d like to hear more from Teenage Cancer Trust about our work by SMS, you can consent to free SMS communications by texting INFO to 70500.

For any queries about your text donation please contact Supporter Care via email on hello@teenagecancertrust.org.

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September 10, 2021 6:36am ET by Bauer Media  

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