Welcome to Redroad!
About us
Redroad FM is a community radio station that last broadcast on FM radio from 3rd March to 30th March 2008. Previously we broadcast on 87.7 FM from Monday 15th October until Sunday 11th November 2007 and also the previous March 2007.
Our aim is to create radio opportunities for everyone to get involved in.
Redroad FM is part of Redroad Music which also offers different uses of the arts to young people and the wider community. The opportunities and training we offer include DJ Industry Techniques, Band Development Programmes, Music Technology, Dance and Drama.
Redroad is based at Kiveton Park, close to Rotherham and Sheffield.
Recent and Upcoming Activities!
Redroad FM has been a bit quiet on the airwaves recently hasn't it? Behind the scenes though there has been a lot of planning to build on the previous broadcast successes. Redroad FM is in the process of preparing to hit the airwaves again - but for longer than before. This takes time to sort out so when we have confirmation of what we are doing we will of course keep you informed. There is an Annual General Meeting (AGM) planned for July 2009, details will be posted here soon.
Redroad FM - Has Been Awarded a 5 Year Full Time Community Radio FM Licence!
We are delighted to share the news that OFCOM has awarded Redroad FM with a 5 year community radio FM licence. This is a fantastic opportunity for people within the local community to work together to broadcast informative and entertaining programmes to appeal to a range of ages on a range of subjects! Everyone at Redroad FM/Music wishes to thank you for your support so far and of course in the future. Work is beginning on a 28 day FM broadcast which is happening in March 08, with ongoing work to concentrate on the full time FM launch date within the next 2 years. It's a very exciting time!
Redroad FM 87.7 - Right Up Your Street - From 3rd to 30th March 2008
We have just finished broadcasting on FM radio again covering South Rotherham and on the Internet. The shows have been varied and well thought out. (well of course!) New to Redroad FM was the national news which was broadcast at 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm. Some of the featured shows during the broadcast were: community information and interviews, local history, environmental themes, movie reviews, sports and local democracy. Some of our old favourite shows were back, including some familiar presenters on Sundays. In the future, we will be having more open radio meetings, so keep checking out the website to find out more.
Previous Broadcast was on 87.7 FM Radio From Monday 15th October to Sunday 11th November 2007!
Redroad FM 87.7 was on air and streaming on the internet in October and November. It included lots of local shows presented by people in the community. There was involvement from youth centres and schools in South Rotherham as well as community groups and individuals. These are comments from people that were involved in the broadcast: "a brilliant experience - we hope to be able to come back." "Great, really exciting, involved all the community in really innovative ways. A real pleasure seeing younger and older generations working together so well." There are still opportunities to get involved with many aspects of the radio and future broadcasts.
Previous Activities - Community Day/Redroad Music at Treeton Fun Day/Rotherham Show/Kiveton Carnival
There was a community day event on Saturday 8th December. It was a chance for local people to get together and enjoy the stalls selling items such as gifts, cards and cakes. Redroad Music and FM were there doing a 'guess the sound' quiz! and getting involved with the festivities!
The Treeton Fun Day happened at the sports ground at Treeton, near to the youth centre in September. There were live bands and activities to get involved in plus lots of fun and games. It was a good event!
We were at the Rotherham Show on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September. There was a radio presence on Saturday and we now have a lot of exciting opportunities lined up to work with different community groups and individuals. On Sunday some bands from the Band Development part of Redroad Music played to a good crowd on the Diversity Stage around midday. The Kiveton Carnival on Saturday 1st September was a great success with a good turn out. Redroad FM presenters Keith Toyne and Keith Davis compered the event. We interviewed various groups and gave out information. There was a Redroad Band Development marquee that attracted quite a few listeners. Recordings from the carnival will be made available to listen to shortly.
