Saved Radio
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| Programming | |
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| Format | Contemporary Christian Music, Religious Radio |
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| History | |
First air date | February 6, 2011 (FM radio; on hiatus by January 1, 2018) December 2017 (full-time online radio service) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen/Watch Live (via eRadioPortal) |
| Website | saved |
SAVED Radio is a non-commercial Contemporary Christian radio service in the Philippines. It was owned by Becca Music Inc., a non-profit events production company founded by Rebecca Sy, which produces various concerts dedicated to Christian music.[1] It is now owned by SAVED MEDIA Incorporated, a subsidiary of FEBC Philippines.
History[edit]
Blocktime Programming with Energy FM[edit]
Saved Radio first aired on February 6, 2011, via UBSI's Energy FM as a Sunday evening program titled Saved on Energy FM (with its then-flagship DWKY 91.5 FM carrying the program between 8pm to 12mn).[2] When the show transferred to DWET, it expanded into a four-hour radio show, then to six hours a few months after. By 2014, Becca Music renamed the show as SAVED Radio on Energy FM, along with a new lineup of programs for each hour including a portion entitled "The Worship Hour".
In mid-2015, SAVED Radio expanded its airtime to 18 hours on Sundays and introduced new programs with radio jocks hired separately from the Energy FM roster. SAVED Radio became full-time a few weeks later, when it occupied the remaining Sunday airtime of Energy FM's programming. However, it continues to operate as a block time show on Energy FM and not as a separate broadcaster. Also, despite its expansion in Manila, SAVED Radio remained to be a late-night Sunday show on Energy FM's provincial stations.[1]
Transition to Online Radio[edit]
On December 24, 2017, through Saved Radio's Facebook page, Becca Music announced that Saved Radio would temporarily leave the FM radio band after December 31.[3] An upcoming return to FM radio by 2018 was announced but did not occur. Becca Music continues a daily online streaming service on the Saved Radio website. By New Year's Day 2018, Saved Radio converted into an online radio service, while ENERGY FM reoccupied the network's Sunday lineup, the first after two years.
In November 2022, SAVED MEDIA Incorporated was formed by FEBC Philippines to take over the leadership of SAVED Radio from Becca Music, which officially closed its operations at the end of 2023. SAVED Radio continues its Streaming Audio service through the SAVED Radio Website and the SAVED Radio APP.
Content[edit]
Saved Radio features interviews and live sessions with Christian artists who hold concerts in the Philippines. Guests have included Kristian Stanfill,[4] David Crowder,[5] Hillsong United,[6] Hillsong Worship,[7] Mayumi Gomez (former lead singer of Imago),[8] Rivers & Robots,[9] and Pat Barrett.[10] They also discuss Christian topics.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Saved Radio - BECCA MUSIC INC". Becca Music. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ Salterio, Leah C. (August 29, 2013). "High on energy". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Listen now thru saved.ph/radio! We will temporary leave the radio airwaves after Dec 31 while preparing for our new home. Keep following us for announcements!". www.facebook.com. December 24, 2017. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Kristian Stanfill Exclusive Interview Part 1, retrieved 2024-02-21
- ^ David Crowder Exclusive Interview Part 1, retrieved 2024-02-21
- ^ SAVED Exclusive: Hillsong United, retrieved 2024-02-21
- ^ Hillsong Worship Exclusive Interview Part 1, retrieved 2024-02-21
- ^ Exclusive Interview: Mayumi Gomez of Imago, retrieved 2024-02-21
- ^ Rivers & Robots came to the Philippines!, retrieved 2024-02-21
- ^ PAT BARRETT GOES TO MANILA for the GOOD GOOD FATHER TOUR | VLOG #7, retrieved 2024-02-21
- ^ Back to Square One: When Should A Christian Pray?, retrieved 2024-02-21
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