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This Is Music

added 12 January 2005 at 12.39

Lauren Laverne host this Saturday afternoon show with big prizes, big guests, big features and big tunes straight from Loz's recond box.

This Is Music is on air from 1pm - 3pm every Saturday

As well as currently hosting the Xfm Drivetime Show, Tonks is hosting the 'This Is Music' Saturday afternoon show (taking its name from Xfm’s compilation album ‘Xfm Presents This is Music’) such is his dedication to the world of excellent music.

Big Name Guests

In the past  guests have included Muse, Scissor Sisters, Kasabian Wayne Coyne Kaiser Chiefs Franz Ferdinand and Noel Edmonds (listen to them in all their glory right here) so expect a whole host of big - nay huge - celebrities to grace us with their presence (and possibly presents).

Saturday April 7

This week, Paul Tonkinson is stepping in to helm the good ship 'This Is Music'. In amongst the usual music and competitions there's a very special prize to be won.  

This Saturday Tonks has a toilet seat from the 2003 Glastonbury Festival signed by a miriad of stars (named below). He'll be doing an impression of one of the artists names going for a shit, guess who it is and you could win!

The Loo Seat List 

• Brett Anderson
• Olly Knights (Turin Breaks)
• Jimi Goodwin (Doves)
• Kate Moss
• Tom McRae
• Billy Bragg
• Laurence Llewellyn - Bowen
• John Simm
• Sarah Parish
• Gaz Coombs
• The Thrills
• Howard Marks
• Athlete
• Angela Griffin
• The Coral
• Will Mellor
• Samantha Morton
• Michael Eavis
• Noel Gallagher
• Jools Holland
• Roland Riveron 

Big Features

Dour Tune - A subtle twist on a radio classic. We ask a listener to get in touch with us with a tale of woe and distress, along with a suggesting about as suitably depressing tune to play. We get the mighty Simon Bates to read the story, then we play the tune. Job done. Let us know your story click here. 

Missing In Action - We've nicked this feature from the Breakfast Show. Ever wanted to find out what happened to the bassist from your favourite band who split up? Or maybe you've uncovered a former indie star working in your chip shop? Then this is the place for you. click here.

Adopt A Band - The clue is in the title. Every week, we'll be adopting a band and following them around as they they tout their musical wares around the county country like a bunch of pissed-up. scruffy minstrels.

Big Tunes

Alongside all the usual top quality Xfm music, you'll also be treated to some of the very best brand new, we-doubt-you'll-hear-it-anywhere-else tunes from some of the hottest new bands around, as chosen by Tonks himself. 

Contact The Show

Want to get in touch with Tonks? Maybe you'd like to find otu more about a competition, submit a question for one of the guest bands, or suggest a Dour Tune? Then just fill in your details and comments below.

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