Folk music on the radio: Federal Council unhappy
The Federal Council considers it «problematic» that Radio DRS1 is moving its folk music programs to the Musikwelle channel on digital radio (DAB). It is examining whether folk music should be included in the SRG’s public service mandate.
The Federal Council finds it "problematic" that Radio DRS1 is relegating folk music broadcasts to the music wave on digital radio (DAB). It is examining whether folk music should not be included in the SRG's performance mandate. According to SDA, Media Minister Moritz Leuenberger said on Monday during question time in the National Council that the Federal Council considers it questionable if an important part of Swiss folk culture is no longer broadcast on FM, the most widespread medium.
According to Leuenberger, it is up to the SRG to take the habits of its listeners into account. The Federal Council will examine whether the performance mandate for folk music should be adapted and made more specific when the SRG license is reissued.
According to Leuenberger, it is up to the SRG to take the habits of its listeners into account. The Federal Council will examine whether the performance mandate for folk music should be adapted and made more specific when the SRG license is reissued.
