Best out of best
Nipuni Wimalapala
People are highly interested in modern technology that they feel they
cannot live without their mobile phones, facebook, skype, twitter and
other e sources.
Even though there are number of modern ways to be entertained and get
information, still no one has forgotten the radio. Radio remains one of
the most inspiring and popular medium everywhere in the world even
today.
In Sri Lanka there are many radio channels and there are different
audiences for each one. ABC radio network is one of the most popular
radio networks which offer different tunes to the radio lovers. Gold FM
is quite popular among them.
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Gold FM
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Since its inception in 1998 as a part of the ABC radio network headed
by Rayynor Silva, Gold FM has been known to play the best of the best
from recent years. It is therefore no wonder that Gold FM is now the top
English radio station in Sri Lanka, an accolade they have won for
several years.
Under the steady guidance of Chairman Rayynor Silva, the station
celebrated 13 years of entertaining Sri Lankans recently. With a variety
of shows featuring different genres and of course radio presenters that
understand not only the music but also the tastes of the listener, Gold
FM is richly gifted in its resources.
"The Morning Show" on Gold FM goes on air from 6 am to 10 am from
Monday to Thursday, packed with music, newspaper headlines, strange
stories, dedications and of course the best thing about the humour, the
show is definitely your morning cup of tea.
As the clock strikes 10 am, it signals the time for listeners to get
on board the "Gold Request Show". Calls, texts, Facebook messages,
online chats are all welcome. From 2 pm begins the show that keeps you
company during the last trying hours at work or can be your companion as
you relax at home after a tiring morning of household chores.
Driving home in local traffic can indeed be an ordeal but you need
not worry if you're locked onto the "Drive on Gold" with Kirk.
This talented presenter will entertain you. Winding down with Gold FM
at the end of a hard day is an experience in itself. Music to soothe
your mind, body and soul is what they promise with a talented group of
presenters with distinctive talents like Christian, Shafi, Naushad and
Brian to keep you company through the dying hours of the day. The
especially dedicated Thursdays for Ballads and Fridays for Disco are
popular beyond a doubt and have ardent followers from around the island.
To fall in love or dance the night away one has to tune into 99.9 in
Colombo and Kandy, 94.7 Down South, 102.7 in the North Central Province
and 104.2 Islandwide and not forgetting all over the world at
www.goldfm.lk
Over the years Gold FM has been responsible not only for being the
pioneer in retro music in the country but has also brought to you many
unforgettable events like the most recent "Leo Sayer Live in Concert"
and not forgetting Boney-M, The Drifters, The Supremes and Cliff Richard
who all rocked Colombo.
As Gold steps into another year, it simply promises you the best
music, the best entertainment and the best in your memories...
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