Save The Iain Anderson Show on BBC Radio Scotland

The Iain Anderson Show is under threat — and if it disappears, so does a cultural lifeline for Scotland.

🎙️ Why it matters

Scotland’s music scene is fragile. In 2024, Scottish venues hosted over 14,000 live events, yet many are one bad month away from closing.
Almost half of UK musicians earn under £14,000 a year — exposure isn’t a luxury; it’s survival.
Radio remains mighty: around 50 million adults in the UK tune in every week. That’s a reach no algorithm, no playlist shuffle, no marketing budget can match.
And at the heart of it all? A show with over 80,000 dedicated listeners, night after night — a community that doesn’t just consume music, but cherishes it.
🎧 The role of The Iain Anderson Show

For decades, Iain has done more than spin records.
He has unearthed new voices, given first airtime to emerging Scottish artists, and threaded songs together with stories, culture, and care.

He builds context, not chaos.
He creates community, not content.

Lose the show, and we lose a rare place where Scottish musicians are truly heard — and where listeners discover music that would never reach them otherwise.

✊ What we’re asking

We call on BBC Radio Scotland to reconsider this decision — or at the very least:

Hold a public review with musicians, industry professionals, and the show’s listener base of 80,000.
Guarantee that any replacement safeguards airtime for new and emerging Scottish talent.
Publish transparent data on how this change will affect Scottish music on BBC Radio Scotland.
📢 How you can help

Sign the petition — it only takes a few seconds.
Musicians: Add your name and share what the show meant for your work.
Listeners: Tell your story — “I discovered X because of Iain…”.
Supporters of Scottish culture: Share widely, tag BBC Radio Scotland, tag friends, and amplify the call.
Already 2,400 people have signed in the first 24 hours — the message is growing louder.
Let’s make it impossible to ignore.