The Galaxy Radio Network has been signed as the official radio partner of HI:FI North.

The 25,000 capacity festival takes place at the Matfen Estate near Newcastle-Upon Tyne on Saturday, 27 May. As part of the last Bank Holiday Weekend in May, there’s no doubt Hi:Fi with its Seven stages and arenas will launch music fans head long into the summer festival season.

Galaxy will be LIVE from Hi:Fi for a massive eight hours from 5pm-1am with DJ sets from the festival headliners. This means many more will be able to enjoy the Hi:Fi experience with 2.5 million listeners across the UK tuning into Galaxy every week.

Tune in to hear sets from the from the 8,000 capacity Godskitchen Arena being held in association with Galaxy where the headliners include John Digweed, James Zabeila, Sasha, Paul Oakenfold and Slam.

Being presented by Andi Durrant (of Riley&Durrant who are playing in the Godskitchen Arena) and Paul Kershaw there’ll also be behind the scenes gossip and interviews!

Andi says,”Being the first time ever this festival has been held we’re really excited about being there. It’s an added honour for Riley and Durrant to be kicking off the day by being the opening act in the Godskitchen Arena.”

Paul adds,”The high number of calibre acts and DJs all in the one place should make for a broadcast never to forget. Whatever gossip and
scandal is going on backstage you’ll be sure to hear it hear it here first on Galaxy.

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