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Alongside its local news, travel updates, and entertainment services, it has for several years now run a Local Music Update on Thursday evenings, hosted by Andy Philpott, featuring a gig guide and song by an unsigned band or artist from the area.
However, the slot – 9.45pm on a Thursday night – has proved troublesome for some music fans, as they’d often be out at a gig or otherwise busy.
But new technology has provided the solution. The weekly update is now streamed on the Ridings FM website as a podcast, updated every weekend.
It still has the gig guide for the forthcoming week, and still has a fresh unheard song in every edition, but the podcast format allows listeners to download and hear it in their own time, not restricted to a particular time on a Thursday night.
Ridings FM Programme Manager James Marriott said: “We’re committed to supporting the local music and helping new talent come through, and this is the next step in that.
“On-air, Andy will be popping up during the week with details of what’s in the podcast, which listeners can then download at their leisure.
“We’re always looking at how we can play a greater role in our community and this seemed like an excellent step forward.
“You can also listen live to Ridings FM on our website, any time of the day or night.”
To download the podcast, just go to www.ridingsfm.co.uk and then click on Local Music Update on the Music drop down menu.
Ridings FM broadcasts on 106.8 FM.
Any solo artists, duos or bands who would like to be featured on the Local Music Update should send material and information to:
Andy Philpott, Local Music Update, 106.8 Ridings FM, Unit 7, Network Centre, Zenith Park, Whaley Road, Barnsley, S75 1HT or e-mail andy@themusiccollective.co.uk
James Marriott Julie Baker 01924 367177 01522 549900/07909 927606
jmarriott@ridingsfm.co.uk jbaker@lincsfm.co.uk
Immediate Release: July 2010 Ridings FM Press Release
Local Music On The Agenda
RADIO station Ridings FM is extending its work to support up-and-coming musicians in the local area.
For further information contact:
Programme Manager Promotions Manager