With the relaunch of Future Radio on a larger Norwich-wide licence not too far away, we thought we'd look back on some of our recent achievements and highlight some 'Future facts' that you might not be aware of...
- Future Radio is the first community radio station in the UK to be awarded a new expanded licence!
- Future Radio produces more radio drama than any other local radio service in the region + produces more live local content than other radio stations in East Anglia.
- Current Radio 1 DJ Greg James is a former Future Radio presenter (he previously hosted NR5 Drive).
- We were a nominated finalist for the Radio Academy's 2009 Nations & Regions Awards (East Anglia).
- Our Prison show 'Over the Wall' was a finalist at the Creative East Awards 2009.
- Both Alex James (Blur) and Morrissey (The Smiths) are keen fans of DJ78’s Shellac Shake show which airs on Sundays on Future Radio.
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- The People’s Playlist is a show that runs every Saturday which offers anyone from Norwich the chance to pick their 12 favourite records and present their own desert island discs style radio show.
- The Future Radio podcasts have been listened to all over the world – including countries such as China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong,Australia & Finland.
- Over 160 volunteers are active with the station, ranging from 16-70+.
- Some of our special guests have included David Cameron, Alex James (Blur), Davros, Bruce Forsyth, Gary Numan and Uri Geller.
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- Future Radio organizes the annual East Anglian musical talent competition ‘the Next Big Thing’, which was broadcasted live from the LCR on the radio in 2009.
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