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Class 95FM
File:Class95 Logo.jpg
Broadcast areaSingapore
Frequency95.0 MHz
BrandingSingapore's Best Mix of Music
Programming
FormatAdult Contemporary
Ownership
OwnerMediaCorp
Links
WebcastWeb Stream Song List
Websitexinmsn.com/class95

Class 95FM is an 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

Directorial

  • Managing Director, MediaCorp Radio: Florence Lian [1]
  • Vice President, English Programming (Music): Dahlia Zainuddin[2]
  • Asst Vice President, English Programming (Music): Georgina Chang[3]
  • Senior Programme Director: Erina Cook
  • Assistant Programme Director: Philip Chew
  • Music Director: Colin Minjoot
  • Assistant Music Director: Yasminne Cheng (Yaz)
  • Announcer: Andrew Crothers

DJs

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

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
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

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

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 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]

See also