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For Immediate Release
CALGARY, July 31, 2024 – Canadian radio history has been made! Today, Corus Audio announced the birth of Calgary’s newest radio station. Iconic Alternative 107.3 the Edge hit the air at 7 a.m. MT unleashing the greatest New Wave, Grunge, and Classic Alternative hits to give listeners exactly what they’ve been looking for.
A blend of the best alternative music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, the station will play 30 years of hits from artists such as the Foo Fighters, Tears For Fears, Green Day, Florence and the Machine, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Talking Heads, The Cure, David Bowie, The Killers, Blondie, Stone Temple Pilots and more.
“We’re excited to launch this one-of-a kind, unrivalled format,” said Greg Johnson, Regional Program Director. “Iconic Alternative captures three decades of music that has been a formative soundtrack for adults in Calgary. It’s the iconic Edge brand, built specifically for Calgary.”
Alan Cross, Canada’s “Icon of Alternative” will be an ambassador for the station, where his award-winning series, The Ongoing History of New Music, will air. Alan’s unmatched knowledge of Alternative music solidifies the station as a unique listening experience.
Football fans can also hear Calgary Stampeders games on 107.3 The Edge starting on Sunday, August 4.
Iconic Alternative 107.3 the Edge joins Corus’ powerhouse collection of award-winning stations that include Toronto’s 102.1 the Edge and Q107, Vancouver’s World Famous CFOX and Rock 101, and Calgary’s Country 105.
The station’s show lineup with be announced soon. In the meantime, listeners can stream the station via iHeart Radio, TuneIn, My Tuner FM, Radioplayer Canada, and Amazon Alexa, and follow the station on its website 1073edge.com and on social media to check out great music content and get the scoop on contests and more.
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SOCIAL MEDIA:
IG: 1073edge
TikTok: @1073edge
YouTube: @1073edge
Threads: @1073edge
Facebook: 1073edge
107.3 the Edge is part of the Corus Entertainment Network.
About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 33 specialty television services, 37 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, digital and streaming platforms, and technology and media services. Corus is an internationally-renowned content creator and distributor through Nelvana, a world class animation studio expert in all formats and Corus Studios, a globally recognized producer of hit scripted and unscripted content. The company also owns full-service social digital agency so.da, lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada, and children’s book publishing house, Kids Can Press. Corus’ roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, Magnolia Network Canada, The HISTORY® Channel, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX, along with streaming platforms STACKTV, TELETOON+, the Global TV App and Curiouscast. Corus is the domestic advertising representative and an original content partner for Pluto TV, a Paramount Company, which is the leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service. For more information visit www.corusent.com.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Cathy Paine
Communications Specialist, Corus Audio
647-649-1634
Anna Arnone
Communications Specialist, Corus Audio
416-479-5394
