Because she would now be regarded as a legend, even if she hadn't done anything for the last decade, her legacy still remains and that is why Madonna would be asked, and will continue to be asked.

Another way of asking would be do you consider Prince relevant in today's music scene in what he releases? I wouldn't...but The Grammys, Brits, Glastonbury would fall over themselves to have him perform.

An artist lives by their reputation...not if they are relevant or not at the present time...the fact they were relevant at some point and many artists that are around today have been influenced by them.

Yes I'm your age too and I feel the same. There is absolutely no reason for Radio 1 not to play Madonna, people still pay to see her live and are interested in what she's doing so she is still relevant.

Radio 1 acts like only teenagers listen to it. Yet they always get people of all ages calling in. The BBC have split their different stations into different ages but it isn't quite as simple as that. Someone at the top of Radio 1 is a huge idiot and I wonder who it is.

Ben Cooper I believe

Actually the BBC Trust told Radio 1 it was skewing too told, and it needed to try and drop it's average age. So what you'll find is that a lot of it's more controversial decisions have been done deliberately to try and put off the older audience and attract young audiences, hence all the focus on social media and videos

It seems to me that a lot of the vitriol is from incredibly misjudged public statements. Is there really any need to slag the artists off (or make comments that could be interpreted as disparaging)? I think they made less arsy statements when artists aren't playlisted people would be less pissed off, it's the fact they're being so blatant and quite frankly rude that seems to get people the most...

4 pages about a mailonline BBC story.

4.

Madonna is just disgusting now.

She got to 36 in 2012 with Give Me Al Your Love. But, I suspect she will get a top ten hit with Living With Love. And, if you've not yet heard it, you just wait until she releases Ghosttown. That is an incredible track.

The media like to go on about an era of Madonna's that was ill-judged. The SEX era. Not The Erotica era, but the SEX era. That was 23 years ago. Since then, anyone who is not familiar with Madonna's career just assume she is like that all the time. She has toned down significantly since then ecause, in her own words, she "learned to do things in a simpler way". It is baffling why people can't make their own mind up rather than rely on media to tell them what isn't actually true.

Why is she disgusting?

In fairness they've been pretty honest about targeting under 25s now. Not that that excuses their terrible output.

I think the best way fans of Madonna can prove Radio 1 wrong is making sure that everyone buys and downloads the Living for Love single when it becomes available in the UK. I think it would be so funny if the single makes it to Number 1 and Radio 1 have no choice but to play it.

I think anyone who is against R1 ageism should buy the single ...to pave way for a rethinking of bbc radio station's agenda.

This isn't just about blacklisting Madonna ...its a far bigger cultural impact on the music industry in this country. Creating great music and being current, of high interest and cutting edge should not be about age, gender, race or sexuality.

No radio station funded by the people should have a prejudiced policy and be proud about it.


Maybe someone could start a petition.

I don't think anyone with your user name should be casting aspersions.

Radio is a corrupt system now anyway, and most mainstream stations only play the same three songs on repeat. If you want to hear varied mainstream music across the last 20 years or so, there are plenty of lesser known shows to tune into.

This. We are no longer the democracy we portray ourselves to be.

Yes Madge does come across as a bit deseperate nowadays, but no harm in playing the song. Time the middle-class, hipsters who dictate the playlist buggered off.

Another agree

Why the hell should I buy a song I don't like? I don't care Radio1 or it's agenda - they don't play music by my favourite bands or acts, and they don't play music by some of the greatest artists or all time.

This is just typical of annoying Madge fans, who still think chart positions are important....Just enjoy the music, what the hell does it matter if a radio station choose not to play it and not?

Could it also be that Radio 1 no longer meets HER standards of “audience relevance” and “musical merit”?

soupietwist,
as mentioned in the post that you quoted, for me it was not about blacklisting Madonna. This is about a premier national radio station (funded by a mass license fee) not representing all forms of music based on a biased agenda. If this was another artist I would encourage the same reaction against a station that still has a part to play in fostering all creative forms of music regardless of prejudiced and ignorant . If songs sell well that are ignored by the radio station this may cause stations to reassess their agenda. I am merely suggesting to buy the single if you like it rather than to web listen. And again I reiterate that this should be applied to all music not supported by radio for various reasons. I am not interested in chart positions - and indeed the music itself but when we have a national radio service it should reflect all types of music not a marginalised view. It has a an important role to play in the longevity of the music industry and musical artistry. Personally, I feel that BBC radio needs a rethink over its service - its stations, playlists and niche shows.

It's only Radio 1 though, and to be fair Radio 2 has more listeners anyway.

But Radio 1 have been 'blacklisting' acts and genre for years, hell decades - it just seems to be a thing for Madonna fans now it's happened to her, even though reading though this thread it appears there are plenty of other radio stations playing it. There are several acts that get no play or promotion on any UK media outlets whatsoever.

Calling Radio 1 One Direction obsessed is ridiculous. If you want an easy way to see which station challenges its listeners and which plays One Direction, Sam Smith etc
on repeat click this link: http://comparemyradio.com/compare/bb...o_1/Capital_FM

Can't believe this has gone four pages without anyone spotting this, but take another look at the Mail page linked to in the very first post. Specifically, the headline. Once seen, you won't be unable to unsee it...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...listeners.html

'Goove' indeed...

Yes they have been blacklisting regarding age in the last few years specifically. For a few notable artists, they have issued statements in the media (e.g. for acts such as Robbie Williams, Take That, Kylie, Madonna). My feelings regarding this matter hasn't changed. I am merely responding to the latest statement in the same way that I did before. If you support a blacklisting agenda that is your prerogative. As it is many people's to question it. And the service it self. Which i reiterate needs to be revised with a new strategy.