Next Radio makes the Switch with refreshing lineup

It's Big Hits, the slogan goes for Next Radio 106.1 FM - and that's not for the fun of it with Uganda's first visual-audio radio shuffling the decks to inject freshness and dynamism in programmes.

From its flagship show, the Morning Switch, to The Tranzit that spins the decks and charts the early evening discourse, Next Radio has placed itself at the heart of listeners who truly value engaging radio shows.

And it is in the personalities as the lively station goes for 'Big Hits and Big Interviews'.

The breakfast starts with the lively presenter Victoria Sibiya from 6am but with the listeners' favourite Ronnie McVex and comedian and season events host Uncle Mark, the heads at Next Radio appear to have gone for the kill.

Mr Timothy Bhatia, Next Radio's brand manager said the 'kill' is not down to the grave but one that sends the listeners into an informative cloud.

"The aims to be an influential, informative, exciting radio station with a strong brand identity known for 'Big Hits and Big Interviews' with a loyal and fun-loving community across the country that's transforming the nation," Bhatia said.

Ronnie McVex's move into the flagship breakfast show leaves James Peterson engaging a new guy with a new partner for The Tranzit show.

But it does not come any bigger than Timothy Code, a media personality and event host who has trimmed his life on the airwaves with the neatness with which he tends to his beard.

The Crown Boy will be happening alongside James Peterson on weekdays 3pm - 7pm.

Programme lineup

6am to 10am: Morning Switch

Ronnie McVex

Victoria Sibiya

Uncle Mark

10am to 1pm: Brunch

Viana Indi

1pm to 3pm: The ChillOut

Mc Casmir

3pm to 7pm: The Tranzit

Timothy Code

James Peterson

7pm to 8pm: Big Talk

Canary Mugume

8pm to 12:00am: NightShift

Deejays

Weekends

9am to 11am: BigTalk

Canary Mugume

11am to 1pm: DugOut

Ian Mutenda

Jonah Byakutaga

2pm to 4pm: Countdown