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name = Class 95FM|
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| owner = [[Mediacorp]]
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| name = Class 95
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'''Class 95''' is an English-language radio station in Singapore. Owned by the state-owned broadcaster [[Mediacorp]], it broadcasts a [[hot adult contemporary]] format. The station launched on 1 April 1990.


In a 2022 survey, [[Nielsen Holdings|Nielsen]] ranked Class 95 as Singapore's highest-rated English-language radio station, and third-highest-rated station overall, with an average audience of 877,000 listeners.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mediacorp radio stations land 9 out of the top 10 spots in Nielsen survey |url=https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/mediacorp-radio-station-nielsen-rating-survey-2023-yes-933-345911 |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=CNA Lifestyle |language=en}}</ref>
'''Class 95FM''' is an [[English language|English]] [[radio station]] of [[MediaCorp]] in [[Singapore]]. It is a 24-hour radio station that plays "''Singapore's Best Mix Of Music''" from the 1980s till present-day.


==Notable staff==
==History==
In December 1989, Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) announced plans for two new radio stations to launch in 1990 in honour of its 10th anniversary and Singapore's 25th anniversary; a [[Mandopop]] station on [[YES 933|93.3]] (serving as a Chinese counterpart to the recently-launched English pop station [[987FM|Perfect 10]]), and an unnamed "[[Middle of the road (music)|MOR]]" station.<ref name="launch">{{cite web |date=8 December 1989 |title=SBC to launch new English and Mandarin radio channels |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19891208-1.2.38.11 |access-date=22 September 2023 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB)}}</ref>
{{Unreferenced section|date=December 2011}}


The new MOR station launched on 1 April 1990 as Class 95, carrying an [[Adult contemporary music|adult contemporary]] [[Radio format|format]] targeting an "upmarket" audience. The station's positioning was exemplified by pre-launch television commercials, which featured imagery of [[luxury goods]] such as [[champagne]] and [[jewellery]]. "Class" was one of three names considered by SBC for the station, alongside "Light" and "Heart".<ref>{{cite web |date=1 April 1990 |title='Classy' SBC radio station goes on air today |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19900401-1.2.24.22 |access-date=23 September 2023 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB)}}</ref>
===Directorial===
* Managing Director, MediaCorp Radio: Florence Lian <ref>[http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1069790/1/.html ChannelNewsAsia.com: 987FM to broadcast from new studio in downtown *SCAPE]</ref>
* Vice President, English Programming (Music): Dahlia Zainuddin<ref>[http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1222381/1/.html ChannelNewsAsia.com: MediaCorp radio stations to air listener dedications for 24 hours on Friday]</ref>
* Asst Vice President, English Programming (Music): Georgina Chang<ref>[http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1221264/1/.html ChannelNewsAsia.com: Are you 987FM's next Radio Star?]</ref>
* Senior Programme Director: Erina Cook
* Assistant Programme Director: Philip Chew
* Music Director: Colin Minjoot
* Assistant Music Director: Yasminne Cheng (Yaz)
* Announcer: Andrew Crothers

===DJs===
* Mark Van Cuylenberg
* [[Glenn Ong]]
* [[Vernetta Lopez]]
* Yasminne Cheng (Yaz)
* Mike Kasem
* [[Jean Danker]]
* Marilyn Lee

===Part-time DJs===
* Evon Loh
* Clare

===Former DJs===
* Mark Richmond (previously hosted Cartunes and held Programme Director post in 987FM, currently working at Gold 90.5FM)
* Yasmin (previously co-hosted Cartunes with Mark Richmond and hosted Love Songs)
* Rod Monteiro (previously co-hosted Morning Express and co-hosted Cartunes, currently working at 91.3FM)
* Margaret "Maggie" Lim (previously co-hosted Morning Express, currently working at Gold 90.5FM)
* Vernon A. (previously co-hosted Morning Express and hosted Cartunes, currently working at 987FM)
* Simon Lim aka "The Captain of your heart" (previously hosted Love Songs, currently working at Gold 90.5FM)
* Andrea de Cruz (previously co-hosted Love Songs with Simon Lim)
* Joe Augustin (previously co-hosted Morning Express with The Flying Dutchman, currently working at Lush 99.5FM)
* Petrina Kow (previously co-hosted Morning Express)
* Tim Oh (previously co-hosted Cartunes with Jean Danker, currently working at Gold 90.5FM)
* Melissa Hyak (previously co-hosted Morning Express in the 90s, currently a presenter at Channel NewsAsia)
* Jessica Soo (previously co-hosted Morning Express in the 90s)
* Vera Lim (previously co-hosted Morning Express in the 90s)
* Caroline Smith (Carol) (previously hosted Lunch Break and Movie Minutes, left the station in December 2011)
* Bobby Tonelli (previously hosted Cartunes with Jean Danker, transferred to 987FM on 19 March 2012)

==Programmes & Events==
Commercial breaks are played at the 7th, 22th, 37th and 52th minute past the hour.

===Weekday shows===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Programme !! Start Time !! End Time !! Presenters
|-
| Morning Express || 6:00am || 10:00am || Glenn Ong, Flying Dutchman, Vernetta Lopez
|-
| Lunch Break || 10:00am || 2:00pm || Yasminne Cheng (Yaz)
|-
| Best Mix of Music<br>''feat. Music Marathon'' || 2:00pm || 5:00pm || ''Automation''
|-
| Cartunes || 5:00pm || 8:00pm || Jean Danker, Mike Kasem
|-
| Audio Lite || 8:00pm || 9:00pm || ''Automation''
|-
| Love Songs || 9:00pm || 1:00am || Marilyn Lee
|-
| Love Songs || 1:00am || 6:00am || ''Automation''
|}

===Saturdays===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Programme !! Start Time !! End Time !! Presenters
|-
| Weekend Special || 11:00am || 3:00pm || ''Varies''
|-
| Weekend Special || 3:00pm || 7:00pm || ''Varies''
|-
| B.P.M. (Beats Per Minute) || 9:00pm || 12:00am || ''Automation''
|}

===Sundays===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Programme !! Start Time !! End Time !! Presenters
|-
| Weekend Special || 11:00am || 3:00pm || ''Varies''
|-
| Weekend Special || 3:00pm || 7:00pm || ''Varies''
|}

===Specialised and weekend shows===
* '''Music Marathon''': 95 minutes of non-stop music with no commercial interruptions will be played. A Triple Play of songs will be featured based on a different theme each day, from movies, to Soul, to one hit wonders. (Weekdays 2:40pm - 4:15pm)
* '''Audio Lite''': Acoustic and Chill-out tracks would be played during this show. Audio Lite, which was introduced in September 2011, replaces [http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/radio/class95/highlights-article.aspx?cp-documentid=4703617 Artiste in the Spotlight]. (Weekdays 8pm - 9pm)
* '''Love Songs''': Slow ballads and love songs would be played during this show. Listeners can send in requests and dedications via SMS, e-mail or phone. (Weekdays 9pm - 1am)
* '''B.P.M.''': The best dance grooves, showcasing 3 hours of continuous dance & club hits as well as remixes of hits from the 80's, 90's and today. (Sat 9pm - 12am)
* '''Weekend Special''': The Weekend Special is sponsored by Nissan. Class 95 plays specialised music throughout the whole weekend starting from Sat 6am, according to the themes as stated below:
** '''All Rock (previously Soft Rock)''': A mix of Rock Ballads, Pop Rock, Modern Rock hits, Classic Rock & Soft Rock hits.
** '''Number One''': Chart toppers from Billboard Hot 100, UK Top 75, as well as selected European charts.
** '''All 80's''': Featuring the best loved hits and icons from the 80's.
** '''All 90's''': Featuring all the favourites from this decade, including breakthrough artistes, the biggest hits and one-hit wonders.
** '''Y2K''': Featuring popular hits that made the charts from the year 2000 till now.
** '''R 'n B (previously Soul)''': A mix of RnB, Nu Soul, Classic Soul and some Soul / Jazz.
** '''Christmas Special''': A mix of Christmas songs and regulars on Class 95's playlist (only on the week of Christmas).
** '''New Year Party Special''': A mix of dance hits and upbeat music spanning from the 80's till now (only on last week of the year).

==Singapore Radio Awards 2010==
Glenn Ong won the "Radio Personality of the Year (English) - Media's Choice" award, and Jean Danker won the "Most Popular Radio Personality (Class 95FM)" award. They were among 24 winners in total.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}}


==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://xinmsn.com/class95 Class 95FM Official Website]
*[https://www.melisten.sg/radio/class-95?al=1&ap=1&c=950fm CLASS 95's Official website]


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Latest revision as of 08:55, 17 September 2024

Class 95
Broadcast areaSingapore
Johor Bahru/Johor Bahru District (Malaysia)
Batam/Batam Islands, Riau Islands (Indonesia)
Frequency95.0 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatHot adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerMediacorp
History
First air date
1 April 1990; 34 years ago (1990-04-01)
Links
Webcast
WebsiteCLASS 95

Class 95 is an English-language radio station in Singapore. Owned by the state-owned broadcaster Mediacorp, it broadcasts a hot adult contemporary format. The station launched on 1 April 1990.

In a 2022 survey, Nielsen ranked Class 95 as Singapore's highest-rated English-language radio station, and third-highest-rated station overall, with an average audience of 877,000 listeners.[1]

History

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In December 1989, Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) announced plans for two new radio stations to launch in 1990 in honour of its 10th anniversary and Singapore's 25th anniversary; a Mandopop station on 93.3 (serving as a Chinese counterpart to the recently-launched English pop station Perfect 10), and an unnamed "MOR" station.[2]

The new MOR station launched on 1 April 1990 as Class 95, carrying an adult contemporary format targeting an "upmarket" audience. The station's positioning was exemplified by pre-launch television commercials, which featured imagery of luxury goods such as champagne and jewellery. "Class" was one of three names considered by SBC for the station, alongside "Light" and "Heart".[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mediacorp radio stations land 9 out of the top 10 spots in Nielsen survey". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  2. ^ "SBC to launch new English and Mandarin radio channels". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 8 December 1989. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  3. ^ "'Classy' SBC radio station goes on air today". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 1 April 1990. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
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