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An Abu Dhabi radio station has been nominated for an international award for its kids’ programme.

Abu Dhabi Classic FM’s popular Kids’ Classics segment is one of six finalists in the Best Children/Young Adult Program category in the New York Festivals’ International Radio Program Awards. Hosted by Damian Watson, the show airs between 6.30am and 7.30am from Saturday to Thursday, targeting kids and parents on their way to school.

The show boasts scores of loyal listeners young and old and has gained recognition nationwide – evident from its recent ratings where it levelled the score with Dubai Eye.

The hour-long programme features music, competitions, interactions and jokes (even a few subtle ones for adults). The highlight, however, is the way presenter Damian makes classical music appeal to children by bringing in familiar tunes such as Disney theme songs.

Abu Dhabi Classic FM is the only GCC station to make it through to the final round from over 30 participating countries – putting us on a par with some of the biggest names in global broadcasting.

Other finalists in the category include Radio Television Hong Kong, Mexico’s Radio Educación, New Zealand’s CBA, the Swedish Educational Broadcasting Company and SiriusXM from the USA.

Here’s what Matthew Sansom, Abu Dhabi Classic FM’s Head of Station, has to say about the nomination: “We’re over the moon! It is a real honour to get this far in such a prestigious competition. When you look at the other radio stations that made it through, it underlines what a great achievement this is for Abu Dhabi Classic FM.”

Tune in to 91.6FM or listen online at www.adradio.ae/abudhabiclassicfm

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