YouTube megastar DanTDM to host music series for gamers on Classic FM

One of the biggest content creators on YouTube, Daniel Middleton – aka DanTDM, is joining Classic FM to present a new video game music series.

Next Level with DanTDM will showcase the greatest gaming music, with the first episode this Saturday including The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy VII, and The Elder Scrolls V, Street Fighter II and one of his favourite games, Minecraft.

DanTDM said: “Teenage me wouldn’t be able to believe I have my own radio show! Having studied music production at university and then worked in video games for the past 15 years, being given a show that celebrates the meeting of these two worlds feels totally surreal.

“Classic FM is such an iconic station and I’m really grateful and excited to have been given this opportunity.”

Philip Noyce, Classic FM’s Managing Editor, said: This is a very exciting day for Classic FM, as we welcome the brilliant DanTDM to the presenting line-up.

“Watched by millions, he is a huge star in the gaming world, as well as being a fan of classical music – so it’s fantastic that he’s joining as the host of Next Level with DanTDM.

“Across three months, he will not only showcase the greatest video game music to our loyal listeners, but with Dan at the controls, we’re looking forward to welcoming VGM fans to Classic FM for the first time too.

“We have always championed new forms of classical music, from film scores to gaming soundtracks, so I’m pleased to announce this next chapter in our support of video game music.”

Next Level with DanTDM will air on Saturdays from 9pm to 10pm on Classic FM.