On Thursday the 6th of March 2008 BlueWave Communications Ltd delivered an application to the Communications Commission requesting a licence under the Broadcasting Act 2008 of Tynwald. The application contained details of a radio station with the call sign Blast FM.
Business Development Manager and former Pride in Mann nominee Stuart Baggs said
It’s going to be an exciting time for the Isle of Man. For the first time, people will have a chance to get involved with radio not just listen to it.
When the application is complete, BlueWave Communications Ltd will be the first broadcaster to be licensed under the new Broadcasting Act brought into affect in January of this year.
Mr. Baggs continued
We will show the same commitment to our listeners as we do to our customers. Always listening and adapting our programming to fit exactly what our listeners want. Filling in the huge gaps left by other the other commercial radio stations.
The radio station will create opportunity’s for a wealth of people on the Island including creating an outlet for up and coming talent.
At present details of programming, broadcast EIRP and coverage area have not been made available for general release. Press enquirys should be directed to hello@bluewave.im.