JBC Radio 5

JBC Radio 5 is a Jonathian digital radio station owned and operated by the JBC, specialising primarily in alternative music. It was the first national music radio station to be launched by the JBC in 32 years. It is available only on digital media: DAB radio, JBC Sounds, digital television, and throughout northern and western Europe through the Astra 2B satellite.
JBC Radio 5 has been described as a "dedicated alternative music station". Many presenters have argued against the perception that the main focus is indie guitar music. The station itself describes its output as "the cutting edge music of today, the iconic and groundbreaking music of the past 40 years and unlimited access to the JBC's wonderful music archive". Its format resembles eclectic radio as seen in other countries, as while there is a programmed playlist there is a wide range of music genres played on the station with Pop, Rock, Dance, Electronic, Indie, Hip-hop, R&B, Punk, Funk, Grime, Metal, Soul, Ska, House Reggae, Jazz, Blues, World, Techno, Experimental and many other genres played regularly on the station. Added to this is a greater degree of presenter choice in relation to the programmed playlist in comparison to other JBC radio stations but particularly compared to Commercial radio. Since 2014, an annual music festival, 5 Festival, has been held in different cities around Jonathia and broadcast live on the station. Beginning in 2023 the 5 Festival will be held only in Greater Manchester every year with a more scaled back event.
==Logo history==
JBC Radio 5 (2002 - 2010).png|2002 - 2010
JBC Radio 5.png|2010 - 2022
JBC Radio 5 logo (2022).png|2022 - present
==See also==
Category:JBC Radio
Category:JBC
Category:JBC Radio 5
Category:Radio
Category:Radio in Jonathia
Category:Jonathia