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Sophie Law

Radio station is playing non-stop Christmas songs four months before December 25

Get the mistletoe out and tinsel ready, a new radio station is playing non-stop Christmas hits all day, every day.

Magic 100% Christmas has gone live four months early in order to spread some non-stop festive cheer.

Summer still has a few weeks left to go, but this new station will be blasting out all hits from The Pogues, Slade and Wham! so die-hard fans can get into the spirit.

A few grumpy grinches will argue it's far too early to be listening to festive hits, but Magic said it's hoping to lift the spirits of the nation following a tough few months.

It kick-started celebrations 121 days early after listeners expressed fears that a second-wave of coronavirus would stop them from seeing family and friends.

It comes after a survey revealed people are planning Christmas early this year in order to have something to look forward to.

Ronan Keating, Magic Radio Breakfast presenter, said: "2020 has been a hard year for us all – what better way to lift our spirits than bringing Christmas forward a few months?

"One of the most fulfilling parts of working at Magic Radio is to be able to connect with our listeners and bring a smile to their faces, so I can’t wait to launch Magic 100% Christmas and turn up the Christmas cheer!"

A recent survey found 32 per cent of people feel festive when the songs start, with 91 per cent of people saying they turned on the radio in the build up to December 25 to get into the Christmas spirit.

Some weren't too keen on the news on social media, moaning "it's chuffing August" but others were bit more jolly, saying they were "100% here for it".

You can listen to Magic 100% Christmas on smart speakers, on the Magic Radio app or by  clicking here.

It really is the most wonderful time of the year - just a bit earlier than usual.

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