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<div>{{short description|Indian radio station}}<br />
{{Other uses|Radio City (disambiguation){{!}}Radio City}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2017}}<br />
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2017}}<br />
{{Infobox radio station<br />
| name = Radio City<br />
| logo = Radio_City_Logo.jpg<br />
| city = [[Bangalore]]<br />
| area = National<br />
| branding = Radio City<br />
| slogan = ''Rag rag mein daude city''<br />
| airdate = {{start date|2001|7|3|df=yes}}<br />
| frequency =<br />
| format =<br />
| owner = Music Broadcast Limited <br /> {{small|(a subsidiary of [[Jagran Prakashan Limited]])}}<br />
| website = [https://www.radiocity.in radiocity.in]<br />
| coordinates = India<br />
}}<br />
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'''Radio City''' is India's first private [[Frequency Modulation|FM]] [[List of radio stations in India|radio station]] and was started on 3 July 2001 by [[Rupert Murdoch's Star TV Network.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/radio-city-indias-first-private-fm-channel-launched-in-bangalore/1/230711.html |title=Radio City / Companies : Radio Gaga |publisher=India Today }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2001/07/04/stories/0404402k.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141107072732/http://www.thehindu.com/2001/07/04/stories/0404402k.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-11-07|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2001-07-04|title=Radio City / Companies : India's first pvt. FM goes on air }}</ref> It broadcasts on 91.1 (earlier 91.0 in most cities) [[megahertz]] from [[Mumbai]] (where it was started in 2003), [[Bengaluru]] (started first in 2001), [[Lucknow]] and [[New Delhi]] (since 2003). It plays [[Hindi]], [[English language|English]] and regional songs. It was launched in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] in March 2006, in [[Chennai, India|Chennai]] on 7 July 2006 and in [[Visakhapatnam]] October 2007. Radio City recently forayed into [[New media|New Media]] in May 2008 with the launch of a music portal - [[PlanetRadiocity.com]] now radiocity.in that offers entertainment related news, [[music video|videos]], [[songs]], [[podcast]]s and other music-related features. The Radio station currently plays a mix of [[Hindi]] and [[Regional]] music. In 2010, Radio City has launched its first [[internet radio]] station Radio City Fun Ka Antenna and now they have 18 online radio stations.<br />
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==Frequencies==<br />
Radio City operates in the following cities:<br />
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*[[Agra|Agra, UP]] (broadcast on 91.9 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Ahmedabad|Ahmedabad, GJ]]<br />
*[[Ahmednagar|Ahmednagar, MH]]<br />
*[[Ajmer|Ajmer, RJ]] (broadcast on 104.8 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Akola|Akola, MH]]<br />
*[[Bangalore|Bangalore, KA]]<br />
*[[Bareilly|Bareilly, UP]] (broadcast on 91.9 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Bikaner|Bikaner, RJ]]<br />
*[[Chennai|Chennai, TN]]<br />
*[[Coimbatore|Coimbatore, TN]]<br />
*[[Delhi]]<br />
*[[Gorakhpur|Gorakhpur, UP]] (broadcast on 91.9 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Hisar (city)|Hisar, HR]] (broadcast on 91.9 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Hyderabad|Hyderabad, TS]]<br />
*[[Jaipur|Jaipur, RJ]] <br />
*[[Jalandhar|Jalandhar, PB]] (broadcast on 91.9 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Jalgaon|Jalgaon, MH]]<br />
*[[Jamshedpur|Jamshedpur, JH]]<br />
*[[Karnal|Karnal, HR]] (broadcast on 91.9 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Kanpur|Kanpur, UP]] (broadcast on 104.8 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Kota, Rajasthan|Kota, RJ]]<br />
*[[Kolhapur|Kolhapur, MH]] (broadcast on 95 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Lucknow|Lucknow, UP]]<br />
*[[Madurai|Madurai, TN]] (broadcast on 91.9 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Mumbai|Mumbai, MH]]<br />
*[[Nagpur|Nagpur, MH]]<br />
*[[Nanded|Nanded, MH]]<br />
*[[Nashik|Nashik, MH]] (broadcast on 95 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Patna|Patna, BR]]<br />
*[[Patiala|Patiala, PB]] <br />
*[[Pune|Pune, MH]]<br />
*[[Ranchi|Ranchi, JH]] (broadcast on 91.9 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Sangli|Sangli, MH]]<br />
*[[Solapur|Solapur, MH]]<br />
*[[Surat|Surat, GJ]]<br />
*[[Udaipur|Udaipur, RJ]] (broadcast on 91.9 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Varanasi|Varanasi, UP]] (broadcast on 91.9 [[MHz]])<br />
*[[Vadodara|Vadodara, GJ]]<br />
*[[Vijayawada|Vijayawada, AP]]<br />
*[[Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam, AP]]<br />
{{div col end}}<br />
Unless specified otherwise, all stations broadcast on 91.1 [[MHz]].<br />
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==Radio City Super Singer==<br />
Radio City Super Singer is a singing talent hunt by Radio City to discover the singing talent among its listeners. It was launched in 2011 in 14 cities - Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Nagpur, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam, Coimbatore and Pune.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/radio/private-fm-stations/sing-your-way-glory-radio-city-super-singer-150819 / Companies : Sing your way to glory with Radio City Super Singer!|publisher=radioandmusic }}</ref><br />
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==Radio City School of Broadcasting==<br />
Radio City School of Broadcasting (RCSB) is an autonomous educational unit, instituted by Music Broadcast Limited (MBL) which owns and operates Radio City 91.1FM. It was launched on 3 February 2009. They offer a 6-month Certificate Course in Radio Jockeying and Radio Production.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news-releases/radio-city-school-broadcasting-successfully-completes-its-first-batch|title=Radio City / Companies : Radio City School of Broadcasting <br />
|publisher=Radioandmusic}}</ref><br />
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==Recognitions==<br />
{| class="sortable wikitable" style="text-align: center"<br />
|-<br />
! style="width:200px;"|Awards<br />
! style="width:200px;"|Category<br />
|-<br />
| India's Best Companies to Work for Study ‘14|| India's Best Company to work For 2014 - Rank 1 in Media<ref name=afaqs>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/media/media_newslets/?id=57900_Radio+City+91.1+FM+is+the+Best+Company+in+the+Media++Entertainment+sector|title=Radio City / Companies : Radio City 91.1 FM is the 'Best Company' in the Media & Entertainment sector<br />
|publisher=Afaqs |date=30 June 2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| India's Best Companies to Work for Study ‘14|| Engaging Frontline Staff -Rank 2<ref name=afaqs /><br />
|-<br />
| India's Best Companies to Work for Study ‘14|| Rewards & Recognition -Rank 3<ref name=afaqs /><br />
|-<br />
| India's Best Companies to Work for Study ‘14|| Fairness in Performance Management System- Rank 3<ref name=afaqs /><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==Acquisition by Jagran Group==<br />
On 16 December 2014, media group Jagran Prakashan Limited (JPL) announced acquisition of Music Broadcast Ltd, which operates the Radio City FM stations from Indian Private Equity firm True North (Formerly known as India Value Fund Advisor).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/jagran-group-to-acquire-radio-city-in-all-cash-deal/article6698106.ece|title=Jagran group to acquire Radio City in all cash deal|author=PTI|work=The Hindu|date=16 December 2014}}</ref> Music Broadcast Ltd publicly listed its shares on 17 March 2017. The shares listed at a 26% premium above its issue price of Rs. 333/-.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/etmarkets-after-hours-music-broadcast-makes-stellar-debut-mtnl-itc-stocks-surge/articleshow/57689483.cms|title=ETMarkets After Hours: Music Broadcast makes stellar debut; MTNL, ITC stocks surge|work=The Economic Times|access-date=18 March 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Radio City Freedom Awards==<br />
[[Radio City Freedom Awards]] are a set of awards presented annually to recognize and honor independent music across genres like Hip-Hop, Folk Fusion, Pop, Rock, Metal and Electronica. It is an open competition that is not restricted to any specific language or region. Its aim is to promote fresh talent and encourage diverse music genres across the globe. The first Radio City Freedom Awards was held on 30 May 2013 in Mumbai. The jury for the awards consisted of Atul Churamani, MIDIval Punditz, Luke Kenny, Yotam Agam & Nandini Srikar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2013/05/radio-city-freedom-award-strikes-a-popular-note/|title=Radio City / Companies : Radio City Freedom Award strikes a popular note |publisher=bestmediainfo}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://radiocity.in Radio City's official Website]<br />
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