Glastonbury Festival Condemns Planned Closure Of BBC 6 Music

Glastonbury Festival have released a statement condemning the planned closure of BBC 6 Music next year.

In a post on the Glastonbury website, the festival called the decision to close 6 Music “wrong” and they are equally “saddened” to hear about the loss of the Asian network.

Under the title 'Help Save BBC 6 Music', the statement reads:

“It was announced this morning that the BBC is to close its superb 6 Music radio station as part of a cost-cutting shake-up. The station - and its DJs - have been huge supporters of Glastonbury, so we'd certainly like to do our bit to help them out now. We're also saddened at the closure of the BBC Asian Network, which has broadcast some great stuff from the Festival over the years.

“We believe that the decision to close the stations is the wrong one. If you agree, then please email trust.enquiries@bbc.co.uk to explain why you'll miss 6 and/or Asian Network. The BBC Trust will have to approve the closures and may yet refuse to do so if enough people show their support. A few minutes' effort could really make a difference.”

BBC Director General Mark Thompson confirmed earlier that 6 Music and Asian network faced closure as part of cut backs.

He said the earliest both station's would close would be the end of 2011.

You can read more about the BBC's proposed station closures and other cutbacks on Gigwise here.