Radio 1's Top 40 countdown set to move from Sunday night slot as industry agrees for all music to be released on Fridays,The top 40 singles chart show is set to move from its traditional Sunday night slot.
The move follows an international agreement by the music industry to release all new albums and singles on Fridays.
Experts hope the new co-ordinated release date across the world will reduce piracy and 're-ignite excitement'.
It comes after months of discussions between retailers, record companies, artists and musicians' unions about whether it should be changed.
The Official Charts Company spokesman said it now planned to change the day the top 40 is announced.
Although the new broadcast day has not yet been decided, a spokesman said BBC Radio 1 would continue to be the official home of the chart......Read More
The move follows an international agreement by the music industry to release all new albums and singles on Fridays.
Experts hope the new co-ordinated release date across the world will reduce piracy and 're-ignite excitement'.
It comes after months of discussions between retailers, record companies, artists and musicians' unions about whether it should be changed.
The Official Charts Company spokesman said it now planned to change the day the top 40 is announced.
Although the new broadcast day has not yet been decided, a spokesman said BBC Radio 1 would continue to be the official home of the chart......Read More
