Local Broadcasting across Field

Alive Radio is preparing to launch full time community radio for the Dumfries area, on 107.3FM and online.

Ofcom are currently clearing 107.3FM for Alive Radio and that the process should be completed by 29th June, which opens the way for commissioning. Then comes two weeks of test transmission, after which we go live on air. This means we’re looking at a launch on or just after 13th July.

Community radio is all about supporting a community, helping it grow and develop in a healthy way. Through Alive, we’re building on our past experience of short term broadcasting trials, to present a valuable resource for Dumfries and surrounding rural communities.

We’ll have discussions, interviews, news, and really good music. It’s brought to the public by people from local Churches and organisations, but it won’t be a station which “pushes Christianity down people’s throats”! It will be a real and natural expression of lively, relevant faith, presented with enthusiasm & fun. We’ll be seeking to build community spirit and help people feel good about their community and their place in it.

We’ll be working with local organisations to unite our communities and help people know what’s going on locally.

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Presenter/production Training

For all budding presenters -- here’s our key training package to give a grounding in the following:

  • Inventing your radio showMike Rimmer
  • How to put it together
  • Thinking about the audience
  • Basic presentation techniques
  • Interviewing skills
  • Editing and packaging for radio -- vox pops, features and interviews
  • Working as a radio sidekick -- how to dovetail with a presenter

In the Alive Studios complex at the Convent, Maxwell Street, Dumfries at the following times over19th -- 21st June as follows:

Friday 7.30pm -- 10.30pm

Saturday 9am -- 12noon

Saturday 12.30pm -- 2.30pm

Saturday 8pm -10pm

Sunday 8pm -- 10pm

Come to as many of the sessions as you can. Our trainer is Mike Rimmer -- Author and Broadcaster from Crossrhythms Radio in Stoke on Trent.

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Alive Radio Float in the Guid Nychburris Parade on Sat 20th June

Look out for the float and give the guys a huge cheer! It’s not too late to help on the float -- call Steve McC on 07547 568888.

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Interested in supporting the project? Have a look at this short (90 second) video:

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Alive Radio is the broadcasting arm of Alive Christian Media Ltd, a not-for-profit company (Company reg: SC322811) and Scottish Charity (OSCR no: SC038224)