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'''The Student Radio Association''' (SRA) is a representative body which supports and acts on behalf of the |
'''The Student Radio Association''' (SRA) is a representative body which supports and acts on behalf of the UK [[student radio]] community, comprising radio stations that are associated with or linked to a place of education.<ref>{{cite book |title=An introduction to journalism: essential techniques and background knowledge |last=Rudin |first=Richard |coauthors=[[Trevor Ibbotson]] |page=337 |year=2002 |publisher=Focal Press |isbn=9780240516349 }}</ref> It is a not-for-profit organisation which exists to encourage and facilitate communication between student stations, to assist in their development, and to offer support and advice to new stations in the process of setting up. The SRA receives support from industry partners including the [[Radio Academy]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Students look to radio link to open up airwaves |url=http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storyCode=102952§ioncode=26 |work=[[Times Higher Education Supplement]] |date=29 August 1997 |accessdate=14 November 2011 }}</ref> Skillset and the RadioCentre. |
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The Student Radio Association organises events for its members including the National Student Radio Conference (where delegates have an opportunity to receive advice and support from industry professionals) and the |
The Student Radio Association organises events for its members including the National Student Radio Conference (where delegates have an opportunity to receive advice and support from industry professionals) and the Student Radio Awards, a yearly black-tie awards event recognising the very best telent within Student Radio. |
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In November 2007, the SRA was incorporated as a Private Company Limited by Guarantee. Currently, six voluntary 'Executive Officers' are elected annually by the membership and fulfil the role of company directors. The predecessor of the Association, '''NASB (National Association of Student Broadcasting)''', went into voluntary liquidation in January 2002 |
In November 2007, the SRA was incorporated as a Private Company Limited by Guarantee. Currently, six voluntary 'Executive Officers' are elected annually by the membership and fulfil the role of company directors. The predecessor of the Association, '''NASB (National Association of Student Broadcasting)''', went into voluntary liquidation in January 2002. |
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<ref>[http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/73af62ee88869d1e75fddd315e0cbbcc/compdetails Companies House Liquidation Record]</ref> |
<ref>[http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/73af62ee88869d1e75fddd315e0cbbcc/compdetails Companies House Liquidation Record]</ref> |
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==The Student Radio Awards== |
==The Student Radio Awards== |
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'Student Radio Awards' is an awards scheme celebrating talent within the UK student radio industry, held annually since 1996 and supported by [[BBC Radio 1]] and the Association of Student Radio Alumni. The awards are announced in a ceremony typically taking place in London in November, presented by well-known radio personalities such as [[Fearne Cotton]], [[Scott Mills]], and [[Edith Bowman]]. The awards on offer range from Best Newcomer, Best Interview, and Best Live Event, up to the most prestigious, Best Student Station of the Year. In 2008, the Kevin Greening Creativity Award was introduced, in honour of the deceased [[Kevin Greening]]. |
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Many past winners of Student Radio Awards have gone on to become big names within the UK radio industry, most notably [[Greg James (DJ)|Greg James]] (Winner Best Male 2005), who now works at Radio 1, and [[Mark_Crossley_(broadcaster)|Mark Crossley]] (Winner Best Male 2008), who now works at [[Absolute Radio]]. |
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The current Awards Chairperson is [[Huw Stephens]]. Prior to 2007, the awards had been chaired by [[Steve Lamacq]], and then briefly by [[Jo Whiley]]. |
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===2008=== |
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The categories for the 2008 Awards were announced at the SRA Conference in Bath. |
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From 2010, another set of awards have been additionally held at the Student Radio Conference. The 'I Love Student Radio' awards are dedicated to the people behind the scenes. |
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The notable changes were the addition of the '''[[Kevin Greening]] Creativity Award''' and '''The Chart Show Award'''. |
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The Kevin Greening Award can not be directly entered into: any entry for any other category can be entered at the discretion of the judges. |
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The Chart Show Award was created in conjunction with the trial of the SRA Chart Show. It is given to the station which produced the best Chart Show whilst also considering their input into the chart in the preceding year. |
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The Current Awards Chair is [[Huw Stevens]]. |
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The 2008 awards were held at the Indig02. |
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===2007=== |
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This year's |
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* Best Station is [[CUR1350]] |
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* Best Female Presenter: Katherine Godfrey - [[CUR1350]] |
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* Best Male Presenter: Kenny Donohue - [[Bailrigg FM]] |
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This year a total of 70 stations/entries have been nominated across 12 categories. |
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Again, there have been a record number of entries for the 12 categories. |
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This year, the SRA Awards Chair has been transferred to [[Jo Whiley]] from [[Steve Lamacq]] |
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==Spring conference== |
==Spring conference== |
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At the Spring Conference speakers are invited to speak on a variety of subjects, including the future of Student Radio, on-line/on-air/off-air techniques, advances in technology, etc. The Association's [[AGM]] is also held, including the election of the New SRA Executive. |
At the Spring Conference speakers are invited to speak on a variety of subjects, including the future of Student Radio, on-line/on-air/off-air techniques, advances in technology, etc. The Association's [[AGM]] is also held, including the election of the New SRA Executive. |
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The 2009 Student Radio Conference was held at [[Leeds University]]. |
*The 2009 Student Radio Conference was held at [[Leeds University]]. |
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The 2010 Student Radio Conference was held at [[Nottingham Trent University]]. |
*The 2010 Student Radio Conference was held at [[Nottingham Trent University]]. |
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The 2011 Student Radio Conference was hosted by [[Crush Radio]] at the [[University of Hertfordshire]] <ref> |
*The 2011 Student Radio Conference was hosted by [[Crush Radio]] at the [[University of Hertfordshire]] <ref>[http://www.studentradio.org.uk/member/15 The Student Radio Association - Members] from Student Radio Association website. Retrieved 14 January 2011.</ref>. |
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The 2012 Student Radio Conference will be held at the [[University of Bradford]] <ref> [http://www.studentradio.org.uk/news/4110 |
*The 2012 Student Radio Conference will be held at the [[University of Bradford]] <ref> [http://www.studentradio.org.uk/news/4110 The Student Radio Association - News] from Student Radio Association website, 12 December 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2011.</ref>. |
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==See also== |
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* Association of Student Radio Alumni |
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* [[Student Radio Awards]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 14:41, 30 March 2012
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The Student Radio Association (SRA) is a representative body which supports and acts on behalf of the UK student radio community, comprising radio stations that are associated with or linked to a place of education.[1] It is a not-for-profit organisation which exists to encourage and facilitate communication between student stations, to assist in their development, and to offer support and advice to new stations in the process of setting up. The SRA receives support from industry partners including the Radio Academy,[2] Skillset and the RadioCentre.
The Student Radio Association organises events for its members including the National Student Radio Conference (where delegates have an opportunity to receive advice and support from industry professionals) and the Student Radio Awards, a yearly black-tie awards event recognising the very best telent within Student Radio.
In November 2007, the SRA was incorporated as a Private Company Limited by Guarantee. Currently, six voluntary 'Executive Officers' are elected annually by the membership and fulfil the role of company directors. The predecessor of the Association, NASB (National Association of Student Broadcasting), went into voluntary liquidation in January 2002. [3]
The Student Radio Awards
'Student Radio Awards' is an awards scheme celebrating talent within the UK student radio industry, held annually since 1996 and supported by BBC Radio 1 and the Association of Student Radio Alumni. The awards are announced in a ceremony typically taking place in London in November, presented by well-known radio personalities such as Fearne Cotton, Scott Mills, and Edith Bowman. The awards on offer range from Best Newcomer, Best Interview, and Best Live Event, up to the most prestigious, Best Student Station of the Year. In 2008, the Kevin Greening Creativity Award was introduced, in honour of the deceased Kevin Greening.
Many past winners of Student Radio Awards have gone on to become big names within the UK radio industry, most notably Greg James (Winner Best Male 2005), who now works at Radio 1, and Mark Crossley (Winner Best Male 2008), who now works at Absolute Radio.
The current Awards Chairperson is Huw Stephens. Prior to 2007, the awards had been chaired by Steve Lamacq, and then briefly by Jo Whiley.
From 2010, another set of awards have been additionally held at the Student Radio Conference. The 'I Love Student Radio' awards are dedicated to the people behind the scenes.
Spring conference
Each year the Student Radio Association holds a Conference, usually during the University Easter Holidays. Each year Student Stations put in a Conference Proposal in order to hold the Conference at their Station.
At the Spring Conference speakers are invited to speak on a variety of subjects, including the future of Student Radio, on-line/on-air/off-air techniques, advances in technology, etc. The Association's AGM is also held, including the election of the New SRA Executive.
- The 2009 Student Radio Conference was held at Leeds University.
- The 2010 Student Radio Conference was held at Nottingham Trent University.
- The 2011 Student Radio Conference was hosted by Crush Radio at the University of Hertfordshire [4].
- The 2012 Student Radio Conference will be held at the University of Bradford [5].
References
- ^ Rudin, Richard (2002). An introduction to journalism: essential techniques and background knowledge. Focal Press. p. 337. ISBN 9780240516349.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ "Students look to radio link to open up airwaves". Times Higher Education Supplement. 29 August 1997. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ Companies House Liquidation Record
- ^ The Student Radio Association - Members from Student Radio Association website. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
- ^ The Student Radio Association - News from Student Radio Association website, 12 December 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
