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Save 6 Music: Noah and the Whale lend support with video

11 March 2010
By Lynn Roberts

NATWFolky foursome Noah and the Whale have spoken out about the proposed closure of 6music on their blog.

The band said: “The BBC is currently facing great tragedy. A tragedy that will be catastrophic on all alternative music groups, new bands and unsigned artists.”

They called the radio station “one of the very few champions of good alternative music left in the mainstream media” .

FFS would like to join Noah and the Whale in urging you to make yourselves heard. Click here to find out how.

The band has recorded a cover of Tom Petty’s ‘Last DJ’ for 6music’s 8th birthday today. Check out the video below.

Last Dj by Tom Petty cover for BBC6 from charlie fink on Vimeo.

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