Sheffield's Tramlines Approaches: Best of Student Radio (July 2016)
Our magical #SummerofFestivals2016 (can that be a thing please?) continues with Tramlines next week in Sheffield. The festival is pretty unique in putting music on across different venues in the City, including the Cathedral, and we play you music from the festival as well as speaking to Head of Live Bookings from Tramlines, Kate.Make sure you stay tuned as we bring you coverage next weekend.
25m Jul 17, 2016
25m
Good Charlotte speak to us ahead of Reading & Leeds 2016
Many pop punk kids in Student Radio will remember the legacy that Good Charlotte left in the noughties and now they are back with a new album and a UK tour. Music Officer Scott Hastie chats to them about the album and their upcoming Reading & Leeds performance. #GoodCharlotte #RandL #ReadingFestival #ReadingAndLeeds
9m Jul 09, 2016
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Countdown to the Awards: Best of Student Radio (July 2016)
The clock is ticking to get entries in for the Student Radio Awards 2016, check out our latest podcast for hints, tips, advice and inspiration from previous winners, judges and industry professionals.Enter here: https://www.studentradio.org.uk/awards/
25m Jul 09, 2016
25m
Getting ourselves ready for Truck Festival: Best of Student Radio (July 2016)
The Summer of 2016 has been a huge summer of festivals for the SRA with backstage attendance at the likes of T in the Park, 2000 Trees and many more! In the middle of July we go backstage at the weirdly named Truck Festival, which unfortunately is nothing to do with trucks! Boo! However what it does have is some of the biggest names in music, from Kodaline to Mystery Jets, from Moose Blood to M...
25m Jul 09, 2016
25m
T in the Park 2016 Preview: Best of Student Radio (July 2016)
Listen to Jen Thomas and Tom Glenwright preview this years T in the Park, as they get ready to represent us backstage at the festival! #TinthePark #SRA #StudentRadio #Podcast
25m Jul 07, 2016
25m
Field Day 2016: Best of Student Radio (June 2016)
Field Day 2016 is a yearly outdoor festival that takes place in Victoria Park in London. This year we managed to blag ourselves backstage access, so we sent Phoenix Martins and Harriet Wynter along to capture everything that went on! #FieldDay #StudentRadio
25m Jun 19, 2016
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URY 101 Hour Broadcast: The Best of Student Radio (June 2016)
University Radio York decided to air a marathon 101 hour outside broadcast all in order to raise funds for Cancer Research. How did they get on? Find out on the latest Student Radio Podcast #URY #StudentRadio
25m Jun 19, 2016
25m
An introduction to Field Day and URB's Sixteen Shades of Romance: The Best of Student Radio (June 2016)
We're reporting from London's Field Day next week - and here's what to expect from the weekend! Also, we head to URB at the University of Bath, who's playlist on Radio 1 had us swooning! (Well, probably not, but it was very romantic/lust-filled.) Enjoy! #URB #Radio #Romance #Love #Festivals #Music
25m Jun 15, 2016
25m
North East Rugby and Straight Out of Scotland: The Best Of Student Radio (June 2016)
We head to Spark Fm in Sunderland as they cover Magic Weekend, basically lots of Rugby, and then we recap City Radio in Glasgow as they takeover Radio 1 with the Student Radio Playlist
25m Jun 08, 2016
25m
Live Music and EU Referendum: The Best of Student Radio (June 2016)
We head to Livewire 1350 and William Shears who talks us through the EU Referendum in true student radio style and then to Manchester and Fuse FM for a live session and chat with Ady Suleiman
25m Jun 08, 2016
25m
Voice Of The Future. The Cat Radio Documentary: Best Of Student Radio (May 2015)
Jordan Harrop from The Cat Radio at the University of Chester, presents his documentary outlining what it takes to get yourself a job in the Radio Industry with input from industry professionals#StudentRadio #TheCatRadio #RadioDocumentary
25m May 28, 2016
25m
CSR cover City Sound Project: The Best of Student Radio (May 2016)
CSR, Canterbury's Community & Student Radio station, recently did an outside broadcast at local music festival City Sound Project. We catch two interviews the station did at the festival with Mystery Jets and BB Diamond.Aswell as this we recap another amazing #StudentRadioPlaylist this time with Insanity Radio
25m May 28, 2016
25m
Local Election Special: The Best of Student Radio (May 2016)
Spark in Sunderland stayed up very late the other week to bring live coverage of the local elections in their area. Incoming SRA Music Officer and former Sparkie Scott Hastie takes us through how it went down!#SparkFm #LocalElections
25m May 24, 2016
25m
Music Sessions and Playlists: Best of Student Radio (May 2016)
Jack Wood, the current SRA Music Officer takes us through some of the best music related bits from student radio including sessions from XPress Radio in Cardiff and also from One Media RadioThen we recap The Student Radio Playlist on BBC Radio 1, this week taken over by Dragon Radio in Cardiff presenting their best Welsh Rock Anthems!#BBCR1 #WelshRock #XPressRadio
25m May 24, 2016
25m
Junction11's 18th Birthday: Best of Student Radio (May 2016)
Junction11 from Reading University celebrated their 18th Birthday on the 30th April, and current student and alumni alike got together to host a day of radio-y goodness. Here, Junction 11's Matthew Hall takes us through the highlights of the weekend. #Junction11 #radio #birthday #student
25m May 13, 2016
25m
The NUS Conference: Best of Student Radio (May 2016)
Our reporter Sam Spencer from Radio Sonar explains what happened at this year's NUS Conference. We then give a run down of Smoke Radio's SCHOOL DISCO(!) music choices from their BBC Radio 1 Student Radio Playlist, broadcast on the 9th of May. Excellent. #BBCR1 #NUS #Politics
25m May 13, 2016
25m
York v Lancaster in Roses 2016: Best of Student Radio (May 2016)
Emma Bradshaw off of the SRA follows URY (University of York) and Bailrigg FM (Lancaster University) follows their Roses 2016 Roses coverage. It's a whole weekend of sport, with everything from cheerleading, to football, to rowing, to (umm) a Pokemon card battle. Yep. You read that right! Produced by Scott Hastie #Varsity #Sport #Lancaster #York
25m May 06, 2016
25m
The Student Radio Chart Show: Best of Student Radio (May 2016)
Daisy Smith from Smoke Radio showcases the best bits of the Student Radio Chart Show for 2015/16. We head to One Media Radio in Staffs, Forge Radio in Sheffield, LSR in Leeds and Livewire at East Anglia - where we hear them play 'Text the Ex'. SURELY nothing could go wrong! Finally, we hear your favourite tracks of the year in our Top Five.
25m May 06, 2016
25m
From Tea to Adoption, four incredible stories: Best of Student Radio (April 2016)
Jodie Bryant presents a show all about Spark FM and the University Of Sunderland's MA students as they showcase their entries to The Charles Parker Prize. Featured here are: The Attraction of Tea Love Beyond the Womb The Easter Bell Somewhere on a Blue Horizon
25m Apr 29, 2016
25m
More from Varsity 2016: Best of Student Radio (April 2016)
It's a Varsity special! Xpression FM's Green Room, RaW 1251AM provide an alternative spin on Jamie Lawson - Wasn't Expecting That, and URN, Fly & Smoke Radio round things off with a special football podcast. #varsity #radio #football #student
25m Apr 26, 2016
25m
The Winning Demo Factor Entries: Best of Student Radio (April 2016)
Listen to the entries for Demo Factor that got AMAZING feedback: Charlotte Mason (Insanity), Chris Boyle (Spark) - who has now been asked to pilot for Capital Scotland, Sian Cooper (Livewire), Ella Atcheson (Rare FM), and overall winner Matt Curtis (Fly FM) - we hear from them AND the judges about what makes a great radio demo. #Demo #Radio #RadioJobs
25m Apr 26, 2016
25m
The Local Music Show: The Best of Student Radio (April 2016)
Incoming Music Officer Scott Hastie talks to Xpress Radio about their 20th Birthday celebrations, which includes a miniature festival with up and coming bands set in the middle of Cardiff. Spark Sunderland display some impressive live music, and Fly FM dedicate a day to Nottingham's local music scene.
25m Apr 15, 2016
25m
How you could get a Student Radio Playlist Show on BBC Radio 1
Editor Aled Haydn Jones (@ahj), producer Chris Sawyer (@ahchrissawyer), and assistant producer Roushan Alam (@roushanalam) join us to explain how you could get a show on BBC Radio 1. They answer your questions and give you some tips for the application process as the deadline (April 15th) looms.
25m Apr 09, 2016
25m
How to get into Radio Journalism
Paula Hughes, regional news editor of Global in Wales and BBC Newsbeat reporter and presenter Steffan Powell talk about getting into radio journalism... @paulahughesnews @thisisglobal @SteffanPowell @bbcnewsbeat
6m Apr 07, 2016
6m
David Lloyd - Beginning a great radio career #SRACon
David Lloyd from #OrionMedia reminds #studentradio contributors that there are plenty of ways into a #radio career. Most involve the knowledge that you're not the best presenter out there. #radiojobs For more student radio news please follow twitter.com/sra Podcast by Darius Gilani (@dgscribbles)
1m Apr 04, 2016
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#SRACon goes Welsh
Podcasters Darius and Jodie asked #SRACon attendees to pronounce the longest word in #Welsh. The results were disastrous. Here are a few of our favourite attempts. #Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch #SRA For more student radio goodies follow us on twitter.com/sra Podcasters: @dgscribbles and @jodierosebryant
2m Apr 04, 2016
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LBC's Ian Collins on why he can't get enough of talk radio #SRACon
Roo got hold of #LBC's Ian Collins after his keynote at #SRACon to talk about what it is that makes talk radio so addictive, and why there are so few youngsters on-air. Additionally, Ian gives us all a lesson in how to deal with strange phone-ins - specifically, a conspiracy theorist from Maidstone called Barry. Follow us on Twitter for lots more: http://twitter.com/sra Podcaster: http://twi...
8m Apr 03, 2016
8m
How to get a proper job in radio #SRACon
#ChrisNorth of #NorthMediaTalent brought some recent graduates to #SRACon in #CardiffUniversity this year. Together, they exchanged tips about transitioning from #studentradio to professional radio. Here, Jack (an #SRASelector winner), Ross from @Radio-X, Sammy (last year's #DemoFactor champion), and Johnny from @BBCGlos discuss entering competitions, on-air nerves, beer pong and village fetes...
6m Apr 03, 2016
6m
How to get into BBC Radio 1's Residency #SRACon
Dan Moss from BBC Radio 1's residency programme gives his top tips on how to get into a career in specialist music. @OhDanMoss @BBCR1
4m Apr 02, 2016
4m
You have one hour, how are you going to fill it? #SRACon
#DaveCribb & #ChrisSawyer talked at #SRACon about cleverly organising an hour of broadcasting via the use of clocks (like a pie chart)! How do you build them, how do you get the best out of them, and how can speech radio utilise the approach? Follow us on Twitter for lots more: http://twitter.com/sra Podcaster: http://twitter.com/mrroo
3m Apr 02, 2016
3m
What's the difference between #DemoFactor & the SRA Awards? #SRACon
Roo asked the #DemoFactor judges if the way they listen to SRA Award entries is different to how they approach #DemoFactor reels. #ChrisNorth & #PaulSylvester agree that the answer is yes... Sort of! Follow us on Twitter for lots more: http://twitter.com/sra Podcaster: http://twitter.com/mrroo
2m Apr 02, 2016
2m
Podcasters' Podcast! #SRACon
The SRA podcasters say goodbye and ask each other questions! Listen if you're interested in applying next year! #podcast #SRACon #radio
9m Apr 02, 2016
9m
BBC Radio 1's Adam Heyhurst - To Glastonbury & Beyond! #SRACon
Adam's done the #BBC visualization for huge festivals and events such as #Glastonbury. How does he make entertaining coverage and content for people at home? And what are the weirdest scenarios that the teams behind these events plan for? Adam Heyhurst from #BBCRadio1 answers these questions, shares his experiences with #SRA podcaster Darius, and passes on a message to #studentradio producers ...
4m Apr 02, 2016
4m
#DemoFactor judges: All radio should be these things... #SRACon
Roo asked the #DemoFactor judges to provide just one word that summarises all they've come to expect from industry-standard output in #studentradio. #ChrisNorth, #PaulSylvester, #RobWatson, #AmyVoce, #JordanNorth & #VickiBlight bring 'genuine', 'relatable', and even a mystery hyphenated word to the table - but what else...? Follow us on Twitter for lots more: http://twitter.com/sra Podcaster...
5m Apr 02, 2016
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#DemoFactor judges give their side of the story #SRACon
Roo crashed the backstage #DemoFactor party to speak with the judges. He asked what it feels like to be behind the buzzer, and what keeps them from pressing it. #ChrisNorth, #PaulSylvester, #RobWatson, #AmyVoce, #JordanNorth & #VickiBlight offer top tips on what to submit next year, and explain why they think the event can play such a crucial role in #studentradio. Follow us on Twitter for lo...
10m Apr 02, 2016
10m
Vicki Blight wishes she could have entered #DemoFactor #SRACon
#DemoFactor wasn't around when #VickiBlight was doing #studentradio, but she wishes it was! Opportunities for Vicki sprung from a win at the Cardiff Student Media Awards. She talks about the critical feedback offered to her by industry professionals like #ChrisNorth, and why you should DO IT. Follow us on Twitter for lots more: http://twitter.com/sra Podcaster: http://twitter.com/mrroo
4m Apr 02, 2016
4m
What's it like being picked for #DemoFactor? #SRACon
Ben & Sean from #BlastRadio and Charlotte from #InsanityRadio now know all too well what it's like to have their demos played during #DemoFactor at the #SRACon. Here, they talk between drinks about the kind of feedback they received, what they were aiming for, and what might come next. Follow us on Twitter for lots more: http://twitter.com/sra Podcaster: http://twitter.com/mrroo
6m Apr 02, 2016
6m
Emily talks podcasting with Podium #SRACon
Roo sat down to dinner at #DemoFactor and bumped into Emily. Upon discovering her involvement with an exciting Podcasting brand called #Podium, he couldn't resist the urge to make sure everyone knew about it! Follow us on Twitter for lots more: http://twitter.com/sra Podcaster: http://twitter.com/mrroo
2m Apr 01, 2016
2m
Radio 1 Live Lounge's Tom Whiter
Tom Whiter from BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge talks Clara Amfo, favourite artists and awkward moments...#LiveLounge #BBCRadio1 @ TomWhiter @claraamfo @Bridge3Sarah
4m Apr 01, 2016
4m
Podcasters prank SRA Selector winner - Andy Backhouse! #SRACon
HUGE congrats to Andy who won the SRA selector this year. We thought we'd give him a bit of a shock before he could fully celebrate his prize! #SRAcon #prank #sorryandy - @jodierosebryant
4m Apr 01, 2016
4m
Are an Albatross and Raccoon at #SRACon ?
Anna Jones from #SkyNews reports on a breaking story - @SRARaccoon and @SRAlbatross are allegedly at the Student Radio Conference. Should you be worried? Podcast by Darius Gilani (@dgscribbles)
35s Apr 01, 2016
35s
Voice Of The Awards #SRACon
Find out who'll be providing their voices for this year's Student Radio Awards... #SRACon @jodierosebryant
2m Apr 01, 2016
2m
I Love Student Radio Awards - Region Of The Year #SRACon
Winners: The Midlands #SRACon
4m Apr 01, 2016
4m
Demo Factor #SRACon
We caught up with the winners, losers and judges as we name and shame the entries of this years Demo Factor! #SRACon #DemoFactor2016 #Judges Music credits to Zara Larsson
4m Apr 01, 2016
4m
I Love Student Radio Awards - Volunteer Of The Year #SRACon
Winners: Michael Oakes & Jake Cusworth from Spark Sunderland #SRACon
4m Apr 01, 2016
4m
I Love Student Radio Awards - Best Fundraising Initiative #SRACon
Winner: Latitude Radio #SRACon
3m Apr 01, 2016
3m
I Love Student Radio Awards - Best Outreach Project #SRACon
Winner: CSR's Youth Academy #SRACon
3m Apr 01, 2016
3m
I Love Student Radio Awards - Committee Member Of The Year #SRACon
Winner: Lucy Spencer #SRACon
1m Apr 01, 2016
1m
I Love Student Radio Awards - Most Improved Student Radio Station #SRACon
Winner: Radio Lab #SRACon
3m Apr 01, 2016
3m
I Love Student Radio Awards - Best Training Initiative #SRACon
Winner: The CAT Radio #SRACon
4m Apr 01, 2016
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