Bracknell

Community internet radio station, Radio Bracknell, offers upcoming talent showcase opportunities

Radio Bracknell, a new 24/7 community internet music radio station, launches on 1st February to broadcast around the clock to Bracknell, Berkshire and, through the power of the Internet, around the globe.

The varied Bracknell schedule includes a “Live and Local” show hosted by DJ Stacey L. featuring demo tracks and latest releases from Berkshire bands and artists.

The pre-recorded 2 hour Bracknell show hits the airways every Friday evening at 8pm but is repeated during the week to allow listeners who miss the Friday scheduling to catch up. As the programme is likely to be listened to around the globe, this also allows for differing time zones.

Stacey L., aged 20 is one of the younger generation of trainee presenters on the station whose age range is from 17 up to 82, supported by some seasoned professionals such as Smooth FM’s Jackie Storrar and CMR Nashville’s award-winning Lee Williams. Stacey said: “I host a showcase for all the huge amount of unearthed musical talent in the Royal County so they can be heard by a worldwide audience.”

“Through family interests in live music, I have always been keen to give upcoming artists a small helping hand. In their early days, bands and artists find it very hard, and financially unrewarding, so this exposure should help and encourage them.” Stacey added.

Amongst the artists to be featured in “Live and Local” is Jack Robert Hardman, 19, from Ascot who plays what he describes as “quirky pop music”. On hearing my music, a BBC radio host described it as "something Syd Barrett might do in a dark room", a flattering comparison indeed.

Jack is currently recording songs for his forthcoming 4 track E.P. The songs are to be mixed and mastered by Adrian "Psycho Monkey" Breakspear (Jamie T, Guillemots). Extensive gigging is planned to promote the commercial availability of the E.P, which will be available on both CD, and Internet download, and he will be given plenty of support by the County’s newest internet music radio station.

Listeners can enjoy Radio Bracknell, which hits the airways at 10pm this coming Saturday evening, on their computers at work, PC’s at home, wi-fi radios, many models of mobile phones, Playstation PSP’s and in-car entertainment systems through Bluetooth enabled hands-free mobile phone kits or the new generation of internet car radios.

There are still vacancies for volunteer radio presenters, of all ages, such as Stacey L. Local DJ’s and music enthusiasts can produce and broadcast their own shows using their home computers easily and with support from the Radio Bracknell team.

Other people who would like to be involved can volunteer to help by maintain and developing the websites (including MySpace, Facebook and Next2Friends presence) or promoting the Bracknell station in the local area at events or promotions. The volunteer team include two teenage photographers who will be building a portfolio of local bands and events, including short films of gigs to be showcased on the Next2Friends social networking website which allows for real-time streaming of video as well as many other unique facilities.

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