Fans of Brigham Young University’s Classical 89 will have to say goodbye to the station next June. The university is shaking up it’s programing in favor of self-produced content.
BYU will transform the last remaining classical station in the state to radio shows already being produced in Provo. Until now, these talk shows, sports programs and faith series have only been available through satellite radio. They will be heard on the newly branded BYUradio when the music ends next Spring.
“In that 8 months between now and then I’m really committed to an educational promotional campaign where we’ll help loyal classical listeners find other outlets for classical music," says Michael Dunn, managing director for BYU broadcasting.
Dunn says a similar change is coming to KBYU TV as well. It will stop carrying PBS programing and instead air shows produced by the university, like the sketch comedy series Studio C and a new family game show.
Overall, the shift is meant to promote more original content for a national audience.
