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| '''Pure Dance''' is a ] specialising in ], the station plays an array of many sub-genres of dance music ranging from ],], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] hits. | '''Pure Dance''' is a ] specialising in ], the station plays an array of many sub-genres of dance music ranging from ],], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] hits. | ||
| ==Other Pure Dance== | |||
| ==Revival== | |||
| Not to be confused with the new station is also called Pure Dance that used to be on ], and by ] has no relation to the old Pure Dance that existed from 2004-2006. | |||
| ⚫ | The Defunct Pure Dance consisted on on ], ], old skool, and the very latest straight from the ]. The channel began falling silent for long periods of time in January 2006, with its website and webstreams going offline. It was removed from the Sky ] in March 2006 after having not transmitted any audio for over two weeks. Its website directs viewers to watch ] in the time being, with the station going to be "back soon". | ||
| Pure Dance returned on 1 September 2013 under completely new ownership and management although this time it will be on-line based, the news had been released over on their Twitter and Facebook pages. Previously the station was set to launch on 6 April but due to contractual problems this delayed the launch to a further date. | |||
| ==Previous incarnation== | |||
| In the past it had broadcast on ], and by ], in ], ] and ] from its previous owners. | |||
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| At the end of June 2006, a forum appeared on the Pure Dance website. At time of writing there is no explanation as to the future of Pure Dance, but it looks like it may return in one form or another shortly. | At the end of June 2006, a forum appeared on the Pure Dance website. At time of writing there is no explanation as to the future of Pure Dance, but it looks like it may return in one form or another shortly. | ||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Radio station
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| Broadcast area | United Kingdom |
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| Programming | |
| Format | Dance/Electronica |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Pure Dance Networks UK |
| Links | |
| Website | www.puredanceradio.co.uk |
Pure Dance is a radio station specialising in electronic dance music, the station plays an array of many sub-genres of dance music ranging from uplifting house,funky house, deep house, Euro house, progressive house, techno, breakbeat, ambient, lounge, down tempo, progressive trance, uplifting trance, deep trance, electronica, hi-NRG and classic dance hits.
Other Pure Dance
Not to be confused with the new station is also called Pure Dance that used to be on digital satellite television, and by Internet has no relation to the old Pure Dance that existed from 2004-2006.
The Defunct Pure Dance consisted on on trance, hardcore, old skool, and the very latest straight from the clubs. The channel began falling silent for long periods of time in January 2006, with its website and webstreams going offline. It was removed from the Sky EPG in March 2006 after having not transmitted any audio for over two weeks. Its website directs viewers to watch Rapture TV in the time being, with the station going to be "back soon".
At the end of June 2006, a forum appeared on the Pure Dance website. At time of writing there is no explanation as to the future of Pure Dance, but it looks like it may return in one form or another shortly.
The management of digital dance music radio station Pure Dance today said that, following a board meeting on Tuesday 22 November 2005, they have decided to put the station up for sale.
Pure Dance was launched in June 2004 on the Sky Digital service, and since then has steadily built a regular audience of nearly one million listeners every month, primarily in the 16-30 year old age group. The station plays a blend of presenter-led commercial dance music by day, with specialist DJs from all genres of dance music broadcasting during the evenings and weekends. Since launch, it has assembled a phenomenal team of big name DJs from the dance music scene, including Stu Allan, Slipmatt, Brisk & Ham (Hardcore), Defected (House), Agnelli & Nelson, Matt Darey, AJ Gibson, Solarstone (Trance), Billy Daniel Bunter (Old Skool), and others.
Pure Dance has also played an active part in the dance music scene, having been a major supporter of Uniting Nations - who later went on to have a top 10 hit with 'Out Of Touch', and has teamed up with the likes of Ministry of Sound, EMI/Positiva, Nukleuz, Warner, and Hed Kandi to assist with and extend their product launches and branding to their target audience.
Managing Director Alex Kinch, comments: "Since launching Pure Dance in June 2004, we've been blown away by the level of support - both from the industry and the general public. We've become the number one destination for the latest dance music, sometimes months ahead of release date, and with our fantastic line-up of specialist big-name DJs we are the only radio station in the UK to throw its full weight behind the dance music scene."
He continues: "Pure Dance was initially funded by personal investment from myself and my fellow directors and shareholders, and we've carried it through from its launch to the present day. However, in order to continue our expansion onto other digital platforms like DAB and Freeview, and to bring the station to a wider audience via advertising and more promotion, we need to seek additional funding and resources. It's with regret that we've had to make the decision to put Pure Dance up for sale. As one of the few remaining independent radio operators in the UK, it makes sense with the current climate of consolidation and mergers in the industry to allow another party to continue the great work that we've achieved in the last 18 months".