Quite a lot of well-known radio broadcasters and DJs have been recognised within the King’s Birthday Honours Checklist 2026.
Carl Cox has been awarded an OBE for providers to music. The DJ and broadcaster has been a significant determine in dance music for greater than 4 a long time, performing around the globe and presenting exhibits on radio and on-line platforms.
Broadcaster and musician Cerys Matthews has additionally been awarded an OBE for providers to music. The previous Catatonia singer presents programmes on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music and was beforehand made an MBE in 2014.
Amongst these receiving MBEs is broadcaster George Bowie, recognised for providers to radio and charity in Glasgow and the west of Scotland. Bowie has hosted breakfast on Clyde 1 for nearly three a long time and is thought for his fundraising work with charities throughout Scotland.
Talking in regards to the honour, Bowie mentioned he was “delighted” to obtain it. He added: “I’m fortunate sufficient to work with an ideal group of individuals.” Reflecting on the popularity, he mentioned the award was “superb” and praised the assist of his household, notably his mom.
DJ and broadcaster Julius O’Riordan, higher often called Choose Jules, has been awarded an MBE for providers to music, leisure legislation and younger folks. The previous BBC Radio 1 presenter mentioned the honour felt like “a reward for my business”.
Talking to the Press Affiliation, he mentioned: “I’m very proud, however I’m very shocked in equal measures. I genuinely don’t contemplate it a reward solely to me. It’s extra of an acknowledgement of what my business means to Britain.”
Choose Jules added that digital music had grown from a “cottage business” into a world enterprise and mentioned the honour recognised the contribution of British dance music tradition.
Broadcaster Anneka Rice has additionally been awarded an MBE for providers to charity and broadcasting, whereas veteran BBC sport presenter Garry Richardson receives an MBE for providers to sport broadcasting following a profession spanning greater than 4 a long time.
At BEM degree, Neil Blanks has been recognised for providers to hospital radio in Gosport and Portsmouth.
The honours recognise contributions throughout business radio, BBC broadcasting, sports activities broadcasting, group radio and the UK’s music business.
