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Frisk Radio is returning as official media partner for a local festival.

The north-east commercial station is teaming up with the Blyth Live Festival on June 15th at Blyth beach.
It is headlined by north-east group The Lindisfarne Story Band with supporting acts including The Peter Donegan Band, Martin Stephenson and the Daintees, along with a variety of other talented performers.
Stuart Landreth of Frisk Radio said: “We are thrilled that Frisk Radio has been chosen as the media partner for the Blyth Live Festival. It’s fantastic that the Town Council has decided to collaborate with a local broadcaster, capable of reaching listeners across the North East.
“We’re also excited that Kenny Dick will once again host the event.”
Photo: (Left to Right Mayor of Blyth Town Council Councillor Aileen Barrass, Stuart Landreth (Frisk Radio), and event coordinator Julie Summers (photo Highlights PR). […]

Some of the former Swansea Sound team are getting together to launch Swansea Live Radio on the frequency of Radio Tircoed.

Swansea Live will launch at 7am on Monday 30th September, a date associated with Wales’ first local commercial radio station.
The station will broadcast live and local programmes from studios in Tircoed Village which has been the home of community station Radio Tircoed since 2007.
Swansea-born commercial and BBC radio presenter Shaun Tilley will be station and programme director, and will also host the weekday breakfast show as he did when The Wave launched in 1995.
Shaun told RadioToday: “If ever there was a city that needs truly local radio it is Swansea. I have been fortunate to work all over the UK in my career but this is my town, I was born and bred here plus I know it like the back of my hand.
“This place is unique, the people are special and we are proud of our incredible heritage. We will be giving the city back a truly local station with live and interactive programmes from studios based in the community. Put simply, we will be from Swansea, for Swansea.”
The station will have a number of former Swansea Sound and Wave names on its line up including Steve Dewitt, Siany, Leighton Jones, Plastic Sam, Mark Powell, Chris Smith, Griff Harries, Rob Pendry, James Lewis, Kevin King and the city’s first ever voice on local radio 50 years ago, Chris Harper.
Presenters from the former community station Radio Tircoed will also host shows including a Welsh language programme, specialist music and a more eclectic mix of quality tracks at night.
Swansea Live says it will also air what’s on information and a community billboard whilst also supporting local charities.
Beginning at 7am on Monday 30th September, the station will be heard across Swansea online at swansealiveradio.co.uk and on 106.5 FM in Tircoed Village.
The station is also planning to be available on small-scale DAB in the future. “I feel as excited as I did when I hosted the first show on The Wave 29 years ago” says Shaun. “And we are beyond grateful to the Tircoed Village Trust for their incredible support.
“We look forward to giving them and Swansea as a whole, a truly local station it can be proud of once again.” […]

Premier Radio Chief Executive Peter Kerridge has died following a year-long battle with acute leukaemia.

Peter passed away surrounded by family and loved ones in the early hours of Saturday morning (8th June).
The radio station is in mourning following the news, and has opened a book of condolences on its website.
A statement from the Christian service said: “We are sad to announce that in the early hours of Saturday 8th June Peter Kerridge, Chief Executive of Premier passed away surrounded by family and loved ones.
“Whilst we mourn Peter’s passing, we are reminded of Thessalonians 4:13-14: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
“Peter embodied a rare combination of vision, determination and warmth. He truly believed in the power of Christian media to inspire, enable and encourage. Under his leadership Premier has become a beacon of hope, reaching millions.
“Peter’s absence leaves a deep sadness in the hearts of everyone who knew him, but his unwavering dedication, sense of humour and kindness will live on in the countless lives he touched and transformed. So together, let’s celebrate the impact he had on all our lives and the enduring legacy he leaves behind.”
Peter launched Premier in 1995 after campaigning for a Christian radio station in the UK. He previously worked as Business Development Director at Essex Radio. […]

Podcast Radio with Krantz Media Group have signed a deal with Local Radio Networks marking LRN’s first venture into all-talk formats.

LRN is the network organisation that operates and syndicates Jack FM in the US.
The new deal will make Podcast Radio’s format available through the Local Radio Networks delivery platform, allowing it to be inputted directly into each affiliates automation system to offer talk content both 24/7 and throughout the schedule as dayparts.
Gerry Edwards, CEO of Podcast Radio said: “We are beyond excited to be partnering with LRN. Our respective teams have engaged like kindred spirits in the sharing of tech and platform advancements.
“We cannot wait to hear Podcast Radio brands executing on the LRN platform that will allow stations an unparalleled degree of programming flexibility that is simply not common in the Talk syndication industry.”
Steve Swick, President and CEO of Local Radio Networks commented: “We’re excited to partner with Podcast Radio to bring this innovative format to our partner’s and broadcast groups. It’s an excellent opportunity to diversify our 24/7 music formats and content offerings and introduce a fresh, dynamic listening experience to our audience and affiliates alike across radio dials.”
Gary Krantz, CEO of Krantz Media Group, who is overseeing the management of Podcast Radio’s syndication, added: “We are excited to expand Podcast Radio’s presence into Local Radio Network’s ecosystem. Together, we’re creating a new way for listeners to discover and enjoy the best in podcast content through the familiar and trusted medium of radio.” […]

Former BBC Radio Merseyside presenter Roger Lyon is joining Liverpool Live to host a regular weekend show.

In a post on Facebook, he said that he’s covering Frankie Connor’s Saturday afternoon Retro Show for the next two weeks and then he’ll begin his own regular Sunday evening show.
Roger, who joined BBC Radio Merseyside in 1988, previously presented the Retro Sunday programme as well as a range of other shows on the station.
His new show on Liverpool Live starts on Sunday 16th June from 7pm to 10pm.
Roger said: “Really hope that some of you who were so kind and loyal to me at Radio Merseyside for so long, will join me now on Liverpool Live.” […]

Radio TechCon supported by Broadcast Bionics will return to IET London: Savoy Place on Monday 25th November.

There will be no change to ticket prices and discounts for the third year, and the Radio TechCon Bursary Scheme will be offered to support accessibility and inclusion in the industry.
The sessions from Radio TechCon 2023 will be available to watch for free, thanks to Broadcast Bionics . Each week over the summer, a new video from the 2023 event will be released on the Radio TechCon website and YouTube channel.
Aradhna Tayal Leach, from organisers TBC Media Ltd. Says: “We can’t wait to bring together our radio and audio tech community again this November. As the only event focused on engineering and technical concerns, it’s an important highlight of the calendar, where colleagues from across UK and international broadcasters and suppliers can learn, share and network.
“Our committee of industry professionals is busy working on this year’s programme, so please get in touch if you have an idea for a topic or speaker. Enjoy watching last year’s videos for a bit of inspiration in the meantime!”
Find out more on the Radio TechCon website. […]