Dave Kelly
ON THE RECORD · 7 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“In light of the strength of feeling expressed by our listeners and the decisions taken by Irish artists involved in the tour, we believe removing Ed Sheeran’s music from our playlist is the appropriate decision for Classic Hits Radio at this time,”
Dave Kelly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Dave Kelly concluded that removing Ed Sheeran's music was the appropriate decision for Classic Hits Radio given listener sentiment and Irish artists' decisions.
“the right of people and artists to express and act upon their sincerely held views.”
Dave Kelly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Dave Kelly said the company believes in the right of people and artists to express and act upon their sincerely held views.
“We acknowledge his own explanation of the circumstances surrounding recent events,”
Dave Kelly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Dave Kelly said the station acknowledged Ed Sheeran's own explanation of recent events while removing his music from its playlist.
“As an independent Irish-owned radio station, however, we believe it is important to listen to our audience and to stand alongside Irish artists who have made what is undoubtedly a significant professional decision based on their own convictions.”
Dave Kelly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Dave Kelly said the independent Irish-owned station believed it was important to listen to its audience and stand alongside Irish artists.
“believe in peace, humanity and respect”
Dave Kelly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Dave Kelly said the company believes in peace, humanity and respect and the right of artists to act on their sincerely held views.
“has been carefully considered,”
Dave Kelly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Dave Kelly said the radio station's decision to remove Ed Sheeran's music was carefully considered and not a personal judgment.
“is not intended as a personal judgment on Ed Sheeran.”
Dave Kelly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Dave Kelly said the radio station's decision to remove Ed Sheeran's music was carefully considered and not a personal judgment.