A brand new awards ceremony for community radio stations is to recognise the hard work of thousands of dedicated volunteers across the UK. Award submissions will open in May, with a ceremony to be held in the Autumn, of which more details will be announced soon. Martin Steers, awards chair, Read more +
Community Media Conference 2016 – Join us on Saturday 10th September –
The Community Media Conference 2016 is the premier community media event in the UK and open to everyone involved in and interested in community media and community radio. Presented by the Community Media Association and hosted by the Birmingham School of Media (Faculty of Arts, Design & Media) at Birmingham City University on Saturday 10th Read more +
Community Media Survey 2016
The CMA is delighted to have received so many responses to the Community Media Sector Survey 2016. Our thanks go out to over 100 organisations who took the time to complete the survey and share details about how they operate. The responses will help the CMA to support its members Read more +
Review of the approach to community radio Key Commitments
Key Commitments are the part of a community radio licence which describes the type of service that the community radio station must provide, and include elements such as the nature of the programme output, and the ways in which the station will deliver community benefits. Ofcom published a consultation in Read more +
Soundart Radio up for The People’s Projects Lottery TV Vote
“We are delighted that our project, Feeling Sound has been shortlisted as one of the People’s Projects for our region” writes Lucinda Guy of Soundart Radio. Feeling Sound is just one of five selected projects who may receive up to £50,000 of funding from the Big Lottery. It’s up to everyone Read more +
Penistone FM 95.7 up for The People’s Projects Lottery TV Vote
Penistone FM and their training project “Evolve” is one of only five groups in South Yorkshire that have been shortlisted to compete for the public vote and up to £50,000 of Big Lottery cash in ITV’s The Peoples Projects TV competition. Penistone FM will make a bid for viewers support Read more +
Community Radio Network Hub launched Saturday 20th February
Left to right in photo: Bill Best, Community Media Association; Matthew Layton, Radio Response; Danny Lawrence, Gateway 97.8; David Harber, Radio Response; John Sketchley, Hermitage FM; Steven King Gateway 97.8, BHR 1287. Saturday 20th February saw the Community Radio Network Hub launch in the South East. Some 26 radio stations were represented in Read more +
2016 Community Media Sector Survey
The Community Media Association (CMA) is delighted to publish the 2016 Community Media Sector Survey. Information collected through this survey will help the CMA to provide the best possible support, both to our members and for the development of the sector overall, and to understand and communicate the value of Read more +
North Manchester FM is recruiting
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a part-time Project Manager and a part-time Community Radio Trainer. Download NMFM Project Manager Job Description Download NMFM Community Radio Trainer Job Description Applications by CV and covering letter by email to recruitment@northmanchester.fm or by post to Lou Armer, North Manchester FM, Manchester Communication Academy, Read more +
Ujima Radio scoops its second major award within a year
Less than a year after the much loved community radio station was fighting for its life, Ujima Radio has won a second prestigious award: the 2015 MTM award for best Community Group in the South West. This award follows hot on the heels of receiving a National Diversity Award just Read more +
Hermitage FM – The Power of Community Radio
2015 has been a fantastic year for Hermitage FM in Coalville, Leicestershire. A few of the highlights from this year include: March Hermitage FM was invited to cover the re-internment of King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral. May Hermitage FM held a Street Read more +
The Radio Hub
A new networking group is to launch early in 2016 covering the south east and London. The Radio Hub will provide opportunities for networking and sharing best practice as well as representing the interests of community radio with key organisations. The idea is the brainchild of Danny Lawrence BEM who Read more +
Corby Radio join support for Radio 1 venture
Community radio station Corby Radio has played host to Radio 1 personality Chris Stark. The well-known contributor to the Scott Mills show has been in the Northamptonshire town on Dec 3 and 4 to help kick off BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s “1 Million Hours” challenge. Above picture of Des Read more +
Unity 101 Community Radio station celebrates a decade of success with its biggest celebrations to date
10 Years 24/7 in the Community The South’s leading Asian and ethnic community radio station, Unity 101 Community Radio, will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary over three spectacular days. The Southampton-based station’s celebrations will reflect its decade of successes and its positive impact on community cohesion and diversity across Hampshire. The Read more +
Community Media Association elects new Executive
On Saturday 5th December 2015 the Community Media Association elected a new Executive. Lucinda Guy of Soundart Radio is the new Chair, Hannah Parry from Swindon Viewpoint is Deputy Chair, and Martin Steers of Scout Radio is Treasurer. Lucinda Guy says “It is an incredible honour to be elected Chair Read more +
Resonance Extra launches 1st December 2015!
Resonance, London’s extraordinary, multiple award-winning arts-focused broadcast platform, announces the launch of a new DAB service – Resonance Extra – in Brighton and Hove. The 24/7 radio station starts broadcasting on Tuesday 1st December 2015 at 2pm, becoming the latest addition to the Brighton and Hove Radio digital multiplex. With a Read more +
Launch of West Wolds Radio
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has officially launched the newest radio station in the country. Picture above: Sir Greg Knight MP (right) and West Wolds Radio presenter Tony Barker. The MP was the first guest on Pocklington-based West Wolds Radio which went live on Sunday 29thNovember at 10.31am on 103.1FM Read more +
News from West Wolds Radio – MP to Switch on New Radio Station in East Yorkshire
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight is to officially launch the newest radio station in the country. West Wolds Radio will go on the air on Sunday 29th November at 10.31am on 103.1FM and online from studios in Pocklington. The station, run by volunteers, will broadcast a daily mix of music, news, features, Read more +
103 The Eye Celebrates 10th Birthday With Major Awards
There was a special 10th birthday present for community radio station 103 The Eye which broadcasts to the Vale of Belvoir and Melton Mowbray on the Leicestershire-Nottinghamshire border. 103 The Eye won Community Champion 2015 at the annual community awards ceremony held by the local newspaper, the Melton Times. In Read more +
CMA AGM & Conference 2015 round up
Inspiring Through Success We had a fantastic Community Media Conference 2015 presented by the Community Media Association and hosted by Radio LaB, University of Bedfordshire, Luton on Saturday 12th September 2015. Social media timeline from Storify: https://storify.com/community_media/the-community-media-conference-2015 This year’s theme was “Inspiring Through Success” and we showcased and shared examples Read more +
A Word from Our Chair Ahead of Saturday’s Conference
To CMA members and friends, This year the CMA celebrates 32 years as the principal organisation championing the extraordinary development of community media in the UK. Over these decades of rapid change the CMA has come into its own when advocating and lobbying for the best interests of the community Read more +
Towards an arts media network
Hi I know there was a lot of interest around a network of community media organisations with a strong interest in arts, experimentation and collaboration. We will further the conversation at this year’s CMA conference on 12th September with a space for informal sharing and discussion. This will take place Read more +
5 Reasons to Join Us at The Community Media Conference
Dear Friends, Colleagues & Supporters Ticket sales have been brisk for the Community Media Conference on 12th September and if you have yet to purchase your ticket then here are five reasons why you should join us at this year’s event: 1. Industry leading speakers: Chris Burns, Chair of the Radio Read more +
Ofcom Communications Market Report 2015
Ofcom has published its annual Communications Market Report, the most comprehensive study of the UK’s TV, radio, broadband, telecoms and postal industries. For the first time since 2008, when Ofcom started collecting data from the community radio sector, community radio revenues have increased. While average (mean) income is up by Read more +
Review of the approach to community radio Key Commitments
Community radio services broadcasting on FM or AM provide social gain and other community benefits on a not-for-profit basis. Each station is required to provide the service described in its licence, which is based on the proposals it made during the application process for the licence. These service descriptions recorded Read more +
Four community radio licence awards in the East of England: July 2015
Ofcom has today announced the award of four new community radio licences in Norfolk and Essex. Licences have been awarded to: Harbour Radio (Harbour Radio Ltd) Website: http://www.harbourradio.co.uk/ Harbour Radio will be a community radio service for the borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Colne Radio (Colne Radio Community Interest Company) Read more +
The Community Media Conference 2015
We look forward to seeing you at The Community Media Conference 2015 presented by the Community Media Association and hosted by Radio LaB, University of Bedfordshire, Luton on Saturday 12th September 2015. This year’s theme is “Inspiring Through Success” and we will showcase and share examples of best practice from Read more +
Community Radio Fund: award of grants for 2015/16 Round 1
Ofcom’s Community Radio Fund Panel met on Tuesday 23 June 2015 to consider applications in the first round of grant awards for 2015/16. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) confirmed the total of £377,000 for the Community Radio Fund for 2015. The amount awarded in this first round Read more +
Ofcom invites applications for community radio licences in South East England
Ofcom is inviting licence applications for community radio licences in South East England, excluding the area inside the M25. Community radio services are provided on a not-for-profit basis, focusing on the delivery of specific social benefits to a particular geographical community or a community of interest. Ofcom is making changes Read more +
Ofcom awards five new community radio licences in the East of England
Ofcom’s Broadcast Licensing Committee (‘BLC’) awarded five community radio licences in June 2015. The licences are for services in the East of England region. Ofcom’s BLC made a licence award to each of the following: Peterborough FM (PACO Ltd), Peterborough Salaam Radio (Salaam Radio Ltd), Peterborough Brecks FM (Watton Radio Read more +
