The VIP Lounge on Academy FM celebrates this weekend’s centenary of the birth of Frank Sinatra (pictured in 1940) with some of his finest records. There’s a round-up of East Kent
entertainment, and requests are welcome by phone or text on 01843 808234 or by email to studio@academyfmthanet.com

Join James & Mary Pringle from 5-7pm today on 107.8 FM, online at www.academyfmthanet.com and on smartphones using the TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

James and Mary Pringle bring you another electrifying edition of The VIP Lounge on Academy FM. Oscar Peterson, Stan Getz, Paul Anka, Spike Milligan and the Marcels will entertain. The Sound of Music is the featured musical, and there’s a TV theme
competition and a round-up of East Kent entertainment.

It’s all there for you from 5-7pm (GMT) today on 107.8 FM, online at www.academyfmthanet.com and on smartphones using the TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

Guitar genius Antonio Forcione is in today’s VIP Lounge on Academy FM. There’s jazz from Louie Bellson, Kenny Ball and André Previn. Glenn Miller, Hank Williams, Natalie Cole and Sergio Mendes are also there, and this week’s featured musical is Kiss Me Kate.

Hear it all from 5-7pm (BST) on 107.8 FM, online at www.academyfmthanet.com and on smartphones using the
TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

James and Mary Pringle are back in The VIP Lounge on Academy FM. There’s jazz from Johnny Hodges and Miles Davis and vintage TV commercial music from Eric Delaney. Helen
Shapiro and Joe ‘Mr Piano’ Henderson are on the bill and Barbra Streisand’s Yentl is the featured musical.

Have a listen from 5-7pm on 107.8 FM, online at www.academyfmthanet.com and on smartphones using
the TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

The great bandleader Ted Heath (pictured) features in today’s competition in The VIP Lounge on Academy FM. Glenn Miller and Ronnie Ross are also in the line-up, along with Stacey Kent and Carly Simon.

James and Mary Pringle welcome presenter Neil Debling into their world of jazz and easy
listening this evening. Join them from 5-7pm on 107.8 FM, online at www.academyfmthanet.com
and on smartphones using the TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

The Spaniels (pictured) sing a doo-wop classic in today’s VIP Lounge on Academy FM, and
there’s jazz from Joe Henderson and Ruby Braff, as well as music from Charlie Landsborough, Fred Astaire, Jimmy Justice and the Four Freshmen.

Join Mary and James Pringle 5-7pm (BST) today on 107.8 FM, online at www.academyfmthanet.com and on smartphones using the TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

Ben Webster (pictured), Oscar Peterson and Bud Powell and Roy Budd bring jazz to The VIP
Lounge on Academy FM, in this week’s 3-hour show.

Michael Bublé, the Seekers and Canterbury folk group Arcelia are among the other music-makers. You’ll also hear a song from South Pacific as well as entertainment news.

Join Mary and James Pringle from 4-7pm (BST) today on 107.8 FM, online at www.academyfmthanet.com and on smartphones using the TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

Mary and James
Pringle open The VIP Lounge again on Academy FM. Zero Mostel (pictured) will be
there with a song from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and there’s the What’s On guide, as well as music from Frank Sinatra, George Michael and Astrud Gilberto, and jazz from Milt Jackson, Roland Kirk and David
Snell.

Have a listen from 5-7pm (BST) today on 107.8 FM, online at www.academyfmthanet.com and on smartphones using the TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

Betty Hutton is in Annie Get Your Gun mode for The VIP Lounge on Academy FM. There’s a
Strictly-themed competition, music from the Hi-Lo’s, Timi Yuro and Victor Sylvester and jazz from Benny Carter, Stephane Grappelli and Buddy DeFranco.

All this and more from 5-7pm (BST) today with James & Mary Pringle on 107.8 FM, online at www.academyfmthanet.com
and on smartphones using the TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

In this afternoon’s 3-hour edition of The VIP Lounge on Academy FM there’s music from Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby and Sarah Bareilles, jazz from Barney Kessel and Peter Nero, as well as the what’s on guide, music from The King and I and much more.

That’s 4-7pm (BST) today with James & Mary Pringle on 107.8 FM, online at www.academyfmthanet.com and on smartphones using the TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

There’s something new from James Taylor (pictured) in another 3-hour edition of The VIP Lounge on Academy FM – along with tracks from Jake Thackray, Cannonball Adderley and Red Garland, a classic TV theme and music from Singin’ in the Rain. You’ll hear plenty of live entertainment ideas, too.

Join James and Mary Pringle from 4-7pm today on 107.8 FM and online at www.academyfmthanet.com
or on your smartphone using the TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

James and Mary Pringle open The VIP Lounge for three hours this week on Academy FM. There’s music from My Fair Lady, Fats Waller and Jacqui Dankworth, as well as Nat ‘King’ Cole, Jamie Cullum, Bobby Timmons and many more.

Have a listen from 4-7pm (BST) today on 107.8 FM and online at www.academyfmthanet.com or on your smartphone using the TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

Melody Gardot (pictured) is in The VIP Lounge on Academy FM with Scott Walker, Teddy Wilson,
Manhattan Transfer, the Modern Jazz Quartet and the late Lynn Anderson. There’s also music from West Side Story, a competition and lots of What’s Ons.

Join James and Mary Pringle from 5-7pm today on 107.8 FM and online at www.academyfmthanet.com
or on your smartphone using the TuneIn radio app from www.tunein.com

With today’s shock news of the death of Cilla Black, The VIP Lounge on Academy FM pays tribute to the singer and TV presenter.

Anita Baker, Sam Cooke, Bing Crosby and Madeleine Peyroux are also in the show and there’s a Django Reinhardt-themed competition.

Join James and Mary Pringle from 5-7pm (BST) today on 107.8 FM or online at www.academyfmthanet.com

Gary Burton (pictured) gets The VIP Lounge swinging this afternoon on Academy FM.
Dr John teams up with Rickie Lee Jones, and there’s music from Frank Sinatra, Stan Kenton, Jools Holland and many more, as well as a gem from the soundtrack of Carousel.

Join James and Mary Pringle from 5-7pm today on 107.8 FM or online at www.academyfmthanet.com

Hear the great songwriter Cole Porter (pictured) sing in The VIP Lounge on Academy FM.

Errol Garner, the Nat ‘King’ Cole Trio and Sergio Mendes are among the other delights, along with What’s On and a competition.

Join James and Mary Pringle from 5-7pm today on 107.8 FM or online at www.academyfmthanet.com