At a time when most businesses are announcing cutbacks, Heartland FM is adding to it’s output. For the first time since it started almost twenty years ago, the station’s broadcasting on average more than ten hours of live programmes daily.
Starting on 30 January, a new schedule is being launched to fit in the new talent joining the station.

New and Returning Voices
The newest recruit is well known Perth Dj Nikki Flame with her dance music show Hotwired. She’s been given the 10pm till midnight slot on Wednesday nights. Hotwired is repeated on Saturdays at 2am brining more dance music to the weekend lineup.
Alex’s Dance Hours is also on a Saturday night. 15-year-old Alex Lammond started presenting his dance music show last summer after completing a school work placement at the radio station. His show soon drew a strong youth following and was extended from one hour to two.
Added to the new schedule are Saturday Sunrise and Sunday Sunrise, two mixed music programmes, with playlists compiled by different Heartland presenters each week, going out between 6 and 7am.
Saturday mornings will soon feature Ross Easton, hosting a live three-hour programme between 11am and 2pm. Ross is returning to Heartland FM after an eighteen month absence.

Drivetime & News Extensions
John Dare, another relatively new presenter, is taking on the Monday Drivetime spot. His show will go out between 4 and 6pm and he’s aiming to offer listeners lively interviews as part of his show.
Award-winning Drivetime presenter, Frankie is adding an  extra day to her working week. Drivetime with Frankie will now go out on Fridays 4-6pm as well as her usual Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon shows.
Heartland’s extending local news coverage with Spotlight and Perth Spotlight, two new programmes offering a roundup of what’s new in the region. The new programmes will be supplied by Perthshire Online TV. 
For more information about your local radio station or to listen online, visit www.heartlandfm.co.uk

Melanie Bonn