24K (radio show)
| Genre | Classic hits |
|---|---|
| Running time | Saturday 6 am – Sunday 6 am |
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Home station |
99.5 RT: (1989-2006, 2008-2012) 99.5 Hit FM: (2007–2008) 105.9 Mix FM: (2007–2013) Oomph! Radio 97.1: (2015–present) |
| Creator(s) | 99.5 RT |
| Air dates | 1989 to 2012 (99.5 RT) |
24K Weekend (formerly 24K Saturday, 24K Friday & 24K Experience) was a weekly radio show of 99.5 RT featuring 1970s, 1980s and 1990s music.
Background
In 1989, 99.5 RT's 24K began as 24K Saturday, as an answer to Magic 89.9's Friday Magic Madness, to avoid competition with the latter. Unlike Madness, 24K also plays hits they played first since RT's inception. Sooner, around 1995, 24K gained popularity, it moved to Friday as 24K Friday, in order to compete with Madness. In 2004, 24K was put off the air for some reasons. However, due to popular demand, less than a year, it was back on the air. 24K was last heard on December 15, 2006, following RT's last broadcast two days latter. However, it continued until December 29, without stingers.
In September 2007, 99.5 Hit FM revived 24K Friday, but this time playing only late 1970s & 1980s every Fridays. However, it only lasted until November 7, 2007, when 24K was replaced with No. 1 Hit Weekend (which began airing a week after 24K's revival & played only 1990s). In January 2008, Hit revived once again the 24K brand as 24K Experience, but this time playing 1970s & 1980s every Sunday afternoons. It lasted until March 16, 2008, before Hit FM rebranded to Campus FM.
Last September 2008, the reincarnated 99.5 RT revived the 24K brand as '24K Weekend, but this time playing only late '70s, '80s and '90s, with programs featuring different genres. It expanded to 2 days beginning from Saturday 6am - Sunday 12mn, based from Campus FM's Campus Classic Weekend. In May 2011, management decided to reduce 24K's programming to only Saturday, thinking that other stations are playing oldies on a Sunday, nowadays similar to the initial 24K.
24K Weekend had its last broadcast last December 8, 2012, 2 days before RT rebranded as Play FM. New Wave Xtra extended for an hour.
24K Friday on Mix FM
From 2007 to 2013, 105.9 Mix FM in Davao City used to have program called 24K Friday. It only plays '80s and '90s music. It had its last broadcast last February 22, 2013. 24K Friday had its return on-air in January 2015 via Oomph! Radio 97.1 Davao (the radio station of Viva Entertainment).
Special programs
- New Wave Xtra - New wave, punk rock, post-punk, and other genres related to new wave. Hosted by Ron Valentine.
- 24K In The Mix - Live mixes of the 1980s and 1990s. Hosted by Nino Belza.
- Wake Up Call - Songs from a particular letter/genre.
- Reel Tracks - Soundtracks from movies and TV shows.
- Soft Sundays - Mellow music.
- The Drive - Rock music, similar to Freeway Friday.