Seaside FM

Seaside FM 105.3

Broadcast area	Holderness
Frequency	105.3 FM MHz & Internet
Branding	Seaside FM 105.3
Programming
Format	Various
Ownership
Owner	Independent Community Radio
History
First air date	3.00 p.m. 5 October 2007
Technical information
Power	30 watts
Links
Website	seasideradio.co.uk

Seaside FM 105.3 (originally known as Seaside Radio) is a community radio station based in Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The station has previously had a Restricted Service Licence, which allowed short periods on-air.

On 7 December 2006, the station passed an Ofcom inspection and is currently preparing to broadcast on 105.3 FM full-time.

History and background

Seaside Radio Ltd. is a community based communication and entertainment radio project formed as "Seaside Radio Ltd" in 2003 by former journalist Lyz Turner. However, Seaside Radio actually dates back to Easter 2001 when a temporary radio station was set up in Keyingham, the signal was also picked up in both Withernsea and the borders of Kingston upon Hull. After the broadcast, it was thought that Seaside Radio could be developed further. A number of other small broadcasts took place in various places around then East Coast including Bridlington and Filey [1]. Seaside radio Ltd" was formed in 2003 and in November 2005, Ofcom awarded the station a full time licence on the frequency of 105.3 MHz [2]. The station operates from permanent premises at Seaside Road in the seaside resort of Withernsea [3].

Present

Now, Seaside FM 105.3 is pro-active in encouraging members of the local area to get involved with the station, either as presenters, technicians or managers. Most roles are voluntary-based, and therefore unpaid, but enables anyone to gain a better understanding of how a radio station operates.

As well as broadcasting they also provide editing and training services for the community, this is seen as an important part of the regeneration of the area. They have a mobile training facility in the form of a converted camper van that is fully equipped with a dual CD player, 2 record decks, MiniDisk player and mixing desk. There is also video cameras, still cameras and recording equipment on the van.

An aerial mast was erected in September and following a second Ofcom inspection visit, Seaside Radio are now awaiting the green light to commence broadcasting.

Management and staff

Lyz Turner stood down as Station Manager and Justin Macartney took over on 3 September 2007, the aerial mast and launch date has since been arranged.

Presenters

Justin Macartney. Jake & Levi. Karolyn.

Simon Harris. Pete Travis. Art.

Mike Brown. Cris Hughes. Mike Smith.

Tim Harris. Pete Mills. Paul Bishop.

Martin Bancroft. Big Dave. Lyz Turner.

Programming

Content

The volunteers broadcast a diverse range of music genres and talk topics to suit many interests, although at present only on the internet. This includes contemporary and traditional forms of pop, rock, metal, punk, dance, trance, country and classical. In addition they are regularly granted interviews with moderately famous local authors, comedians, artists and musicians/bands.

Jingles, Promos, PSA's and Advertisements

Seaside FM 105.3 has had 2 sung jingles produced by Steve England for Station identification purposes. Under OFCOM community radio rules only 50% of 105.3 Seaside Radio income can come from advertisements. The station also airs "village voices", an outlet for local members of the community to record their views, these as well as the promos and "ads" are produced by the volunteers in-house.

External links

• Official website.
• BBC Humber article on Seaside Radio.
• Steve England's official jingle site.
• Job Vacancies.
• Further background reading.