987FM
| File:987FM Logo.jpg | |
| Broadcast area | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 98.7 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary hits Top 40 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | MediaCorp |
| History | |
First air date | 1 January 1989 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | [1] |
| Website | xinmsn.com/987fm 987FM Wiki |
987FM is an English radio station of MediaCorp in Singapore. It is a 24-hour radio station that plays English hits from Singapore, the UK, USA and around the world. 987FM's studio was moved out of Caldecott Broadcast Centre on 19 July 2010 and is currently broadcasting at *SCAPE along Orchard Road at 2 Orchard Link.
Notable staff
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Directorial & management
- Vice President (English Programming) : Dahlia Zainuddin
- Managing Director (MediaCorp Radio): Florence Lian[1]
- Music Director: Desiree Lai
- Senior Creative Director: Georgina Chang
- Assistant Programme Director: Justin Ang
- Senior Creative Producer / Sound Engineer: Kelvin Loke (producer of K Mix songs)
- Senior Promotions Executive: Fannison Leong, Germaine Lim
DJs
Full-time
- Shan Wee
- Rosalyn Lee (Rozz)
- Sarah Tan
- Justin Ang
- Vernon Anthonisz (Vernon A)
- Divian Nair
- Jacqueline Thibodeaux (Jacqui)
Part-time
- Shayma Alkaff
- Constance Lau
- Kimberly Wang
Former DJs
- Glenn Ong - joined Class 95FM in the mornings.
- Mark Van Cuylenberg - joined Class 95FM in the mornings.
- Jean Danker - joined Class 95FM in the evenings.
- Jamie Yeo
- Otelli Edwards - moved to Channel NewsAsia as news presenter
- Tim Oh - most recently a Gold 90.5FM DJ
- Carrie Chong - left in May 2007
- Don Richmond (Don) - left in November 2008
- Andrew Crothers (Drew) - left in November 2008; founder of RADIOactive, a streaming service provider for radio stations
- Chew Soo Wei (Soo) - left in July 2009
- Daniel Ong ("Dan the Man") - left in January 2010 and joined Radio 91.3 from September 2010 to February 2011.[2]
- Vanessa Fernandez (previously known as Ms Vandetta) - Member of the now defunct band Parking Lot Pimp, left on 3 December 2010 to pursue a music career. She can be heard online at Singaporean station "Sonar" sonar.sg
- Emily Teng - left and joined Power98FM in October 2010
- Leong Teng Young (Mr Young) - left in February 2011 joined Lush 99.5FM in the evenings.
- Genevieve Lim (Gen) - left in May 2011
Programmes & Events
Monday to Thursday
| Programme | Start | End | Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only The Hits | 00:00 | 06:00 | Automated |
| The Rude Awakening | 06:00 | 10:00 | Shan Wee & Rosalyn Lee (Rozz) |
| Only The Hits feat. Nine In A Row |
10:00 | 12:00 | Automated |
| The Longest Lunch Break feat. Nine In A Row |
12:00 | 16:00 | Sarah Tan |
| Muttons On The Move | 16:00 | 20:00 | Justin Ang & Vernon Anthonisz (Vernon A) |
| Say It With Music | 20:00 | 00:00 | Divian Nair & Jacqueline Thibodeaux (Jacqui) |
Friday
| Programme | Start | End | Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only The Hits | 00:00 | 06:00 | Automated |
| The Rude Awakening | 06:00 | 10:00 | Shan Wee & Rosalyn Lee (Rozz) |
| Only The Hits feat. Nine In A Row |
10:00 | 12:00 | Automated |
| The Longest Lunch Break feat. Nine In A Row |
12:00 | 16:00 | Sarah Tan |
| Muttons On The Move | 16:00 | 20:00 | Justin Ang & Vernon Anthonisz (Vernon A) |
| 987 Top 20 Countdown | 20:00 | 22:00 | Divian Nair & Jacqueline Thibodeaux (Jacqui) |
| Say It With Music | 22:00 | 00:00 | Divian Nair & Jacqueline Thibodeaux (Jacqui) |
Saturday
| Programme | Start | End | Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only The Hits | 00:00 | 10:00 | Automated |
| Only The Hits | 10:00 | 14:00 | Kimberly Wang (Kimberly) |
| Muttons On The Weekend | 14:00 | 17:00 | Justin Ang & Vernon Anthonisz (Vernon A) |
| 987 Home | 17:00 | 18:00 | Rosalyn Lee (Rozz) |
| Say It With Music | 18:00 | 22:00 | Shayma Alkaff |
| Zouk Mambo Jambo | 22:00 | 00:00 | Automation |
Sunday
| Programme | Start | End | Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only The Hits | 00:00 | 09:00 | Automated |
| 987 Top 20 Countdown (Repeat) | 09:00 | 11:00 | Divian Nair & Jacqueline Thibodeaux (Jacqui) |
| Only The Hits | 11:00 | 14:00 | Kimberly Wang (Kimberly) |
| The Man Show | 14:00 | 17:00 | Shan Wee & Divian Nair |
| 987 First | 17:00 | 18:00 | Jacqueline Thibodeaux (Jacqui) |
| Say It With Music | 18:00 | 22:00 | Constance Lau |
| 987 The Edge | 22:00 | 23:00 | Vernon Anthonisz (Vernon A) |
Specialised and weekend shows
- Nine In A Row: 9 songs are played in a row, with no commercial breaks or talkset interruptions. Listeners can request for songs via their Facebook page. (Weekdays 10am - 3:30pm)
- Muttons At Midnight: A recap of the best moments earlier that day on Muttons On The Move. (Weekdays 12am - 1am)
- 987 Top 20 Countdown: The "official chart show of Singapore", playing the top 20 most popular songs in the country for the week. The results of the past 2 week's Top 20 Chart can be found here. (Fri 8 - 10pm, repeats Sun 9 - 11am)
- 987 Top 100 Countdown: On New Year's Eve annually, there will be a countdown of the year’s biggest hits on 987FM, played out over a 10 hour period from 12pm to 10pm, with a repeat on New Year's Day (meaning that all DJs will not come on air that day). If New Year's Eve or New Year's Day falls on a Friday, the 987FM Top 20 Countdown will be played on the coming Sunday, without a repeat. The annual chart results can be found here.
- Say It With Music is a request show where listeners can send in requests and dedications via SMS or phone. It is the longest-running show since 987's revamp. (Weekdays 8pm -12am, Weekends 6pm - 10pm)
- 987 Home: Local singers and their gigs would be introduced. Local artistes perform live at the studio every week. Music in their acoustic versions would be played during this show too. (Sat 5 - 6pm)
- Zouk Mambo Jambo: Dance hits from the 70s and 80s are played, in a manner similar to Zouk's Mambo Jambo nights. (Sat 10pm - 12am)
- 987 First: The newest hits are played on this show. Selected songs will eventually be added to 987's playlist and featured on New on 987 (Sun 5pm - 6pm)
- 987 The Edge: Plays music which will be released in the near future and are expected to gain high positions on music charts. (Sun 10pm - 11pm)
987 RSVP
Every last Saturday of the month, 987FM holds a party at a club, with all the DJs (except the one on shift) attending. Free drinks are provided. Admission is free, but invites have to be won through the contests on the weekday shifts or through the 987 RSVP card, given with the 987 RSVP CD.
Awards and accolades
Singapore Radio Awards 2006
- Carlsberg's Friendlist Radio Personality Award for 987FM: Carrie Chong
- Most Favourite Radio Personality for 987FM: Daniel Ong
Singapore Radio Awards 2007
- Most Creative Radio Trailer (English): "Remember The Name" by Desiree Lai
- Carlsberg's Friendlist Radio Personality Award for 987FM: Daniel Ong
- Most Popular Radio Personality for 987FM: Daniel Ong
Singapore Radio Awards 2010
- Best Radio Show (English): Muttons To Midnight
- Most Creative Radio Trailer (English): "UK Top 20" by Shan Wee
- Best Radio Personality Blog: Rosalyn Lee Chicken Scratchings on the Wall
- Most Popular Radio Personality for 987FM: Daniel Ong
Singapore Radio Awards 2011
- Best Radio Show: Muttons On The Move
- Most Stylist Radio Personality: Rosalyn Lee
- Most Popular Radio Personality for 987FM: Vernon A.