• LOS40 today debuts its special anniversary website  to mark the 50th anniversary of the network’s first trademark TOP 40 CHART. The number one hit back then was Monday, Monday (The Mamas And The Papas). The website offers exclusive content, reviewing milestones from the broadcaster’s and music history

• The awards will be held on december 1 at the Palau Sant Jordi and part of the proceeds will go to the Fight Against Aids Foundation

• Tickets are now on sale at Los40.Com and Ticketmaster         

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Madrid, July 18  2016. On Thursday, December 1, LOS40 will take over the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona to celebrate the LOS40 MUSIC AWARDS, set to be the most spectacular show in the music radio network’s history. Tickets for the music event of the year and the station’s big anniversary party are now on sale at TicketMaster and LOS40

The nominees, as well all international and national performers, special guests, presenters and surprises in store will be announced soon. To be known as the LOS40 MUSIC AWARDS from now on, these annual prizes set the standard in the music industry in Europe and Latin America, and leading figures from the sector will be coming together to commemorate five decades of the station.

LOS40 will be using the occasion  to lend its support to the Fight against AIDS Foundation. December 1 is World AIDS Day and LOS40 MUSIC AWARDS will be donating part of the proceeds from the gala to the prestigious Foundation set up by Dr. Bonaventura Clotet, which offers assistance and academic support and and fosters research into a cure for HIV / AIDS.

LAUNCH OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY WEBSITE

The date chosen for this announcement is apt. On July 18, 1966, exactly 50 years ago, what is now LOS40  made its first ever broadcast with the name La Lista de los 40 Principales (The Top 40 Chart) with the very first No. 1 hit being the classic Monday, Monday (The Mamas and The Papas). It was a brand new two-hour space that aired on Radio Madrid (now Cadena Ser) and its goal was to treat listeners to the week’s biggest hits. It was soon a huge hit itself,  thanks to its light-hearted tone, the music played – with a an unprecedented amount of airtime for  international music – and the show’s commitment to being a springboard for up-and-coming bands. In short, here was a totally new way of understanding and consuming radio. Since then it has positioned itself as audience leader for entertainment for Spanish-speaking youth and the is top global music radio brand in the world.

This site brings together the past, present and future of a station that is part of the soundtrack to all our lives. At 50aniversario.los40.com users can access exclusive content, the very best moments, milestones, epic jokes and an umissable section where you can find out what song was topping the charts on the day you were born. The LOS40 50th Anniversary website is an example of the network’s commitment to the digital age, which has allowed it to overcome the barriers of the airwaves through innovation and multi-platform content. The network is now present in 11 countries and has more than 21.5 million followers.

British artist Birdy officially opened, on March 21, the official LOS40  anniversary programming, that includes: the concert Basico 40 Opel Corsa with Estopa, a special edition of the Primavera Pop Festival held for free in the Plaza Mayor in Madrid for over 10,000 fans on May 14, the unforgettable and historic Paul McCartney concert on June 2 and Beyoncé’s only show in Spain (August 3). These are just some of the special treats that LOS40 is sharing with music fans. One big anniversary party that that’s set to last a whole year.