Pirate radio stations have been well known to offer up and coming artists or DJs the opportunity to get heard. The situation, in terms of this, remains the same as it was in the 60s, although the number of pirate stations today are on the increase.

Starting out at Radio Caroline and Radio London, Tony Blackburn was quick to move on to commercial radio in 1967 when he moved to BBC Radio 1 to host his very own breakfast show.

Kenny Everett's first ever appearance on radio was on offshore pirate station Radio London, a station he favoured over the BBC's Light Programme during the 1960s. Following this, he then moved onto the famous Radio Luxembourg where he was offered his own show. Within six months, the BBC spotted his talent and plucked him up for their station, Radio 1.

Having taken the alternative route of moving across the Atlantic, John Peel began his career as the official Beatles' correspondent. He then traveled round the USA, including California where he presented a breakfast show. Upon his return to the United Kingdom, John Peel turned to the offshore pirate Radio London, popularly known as the 'Big L', and it was here he became a household name, a well recognised voice of radio and largely famous for his 'Peel Sessions'.