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Final Alternative Top 30 on Capitol Radio/Nitesky 96

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Final Alternative Top 30 on Capitol Radio/Nitesky 96
Clippings from Alan MacSimoin collection before the launch of Nitesky 96 in 1986.

Capitol Radio/Nitesky 96 specialised in indie and alternative music and was one of the last stations in Dublin on air on New Year’s Eve 1988, broadcasting live from Side’s nightclub. This recording from the Pirate.ie collection is from 30th December 1988 and features Conor Brooks promoting the listeners’ all-time Alternative Top 30 that was to be broadcast on the 31st, the final day. The suggested bands and songs give a good indication of Capitol’s unique musical style. The Alternative Top 10 based on listeners’ votes was a popular weekly feature on the station. Capitol Radio/Nitesky 96 closed down at midnight on 31st December 1988.