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Now That's What I call the 80's with Chez
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Now That's What I call the 80's with Chez
with Chez
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8pm – 10pm
Brian Adams Blues Rock & Soul Show / The Time of our Music Life*
with Brian Adams.
10pm – midnight
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WELCOME TO BASINGSTOKE RADIO
The Beat in the heart of Basingstoke!
LIVE AND LOCAL FROM FESTIVAL PLACE.
Basingstoke Radio is your Ofcom Licensed Community Radio station for Basingstoke and the surrounding areas. Broadcasting straight from the iconic former Kestrel FM studios in Paddington House at Festival Place, we are committed to bringing you the best shows, music, local news, town-wide information, sports coverage, and neighbourhood knowledge.
Founded in 2019, our vibrant station is powered by over 30 dedicated volunteers who donate their time to keep high-quality community radio on the air. Funded by sponsors, advertisers, and public donations, we reach a potential audience of over 185,000 listeners in the Basingstoke area
WHAT WE DO
Studio 4 LIVE: Showcasing the absolute best in local talent with live, raw, and exclusive performances directly from our main studio.
The Beacon Project (Radio Training): Hands-on training programs designed to teach media, broadcasting, and technical skills to the next generation of radio talent.
Outside Broadcasts and Mobile Studio: Bring Basingstoke Radio to your community event or festival! Our fully branded mobile studio comes equipped with full sound/technical gear and professional presenters/DJs.
Affordable Business Advertising: Connect your brand directly with tens of thousands of local listeners through tailored, cost-effective advertising packages.
Free Community Advertising: Are you a local charity or non-profit group? We provide free advertising to help promote your local cause and community initiatives.
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Fully licensed by PPL & PRS/MCPS to broadcast online across the UK, Ireland, and beyond. Catch up on your favourite shows anytime on Mixcloud, and follow us across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Volunteer With Us: We are always looking for new presenters, co-presenters, editors, news/sports reporters, tech staff, event crew, and fundraisers. Join the team today!
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