Radio station
Following consultation with local residents and communities of interest, information on what’s happening locally was seen as a gap. A community Radio station was suggested to see if it could bridge that gap by letting all local residents know what’s happening in the area and what’s available for them to get involved with.
As a community radio station the emphasis is on participation. Over the summer Nunhead Renewal Scheme, Peckham Programme, Groundwork Southwark and Eclectic Productions ran training courses for anyone from 12 upwards on how to be a DJ, making jingles, introduction to radio broadcasting, broadcasting law, web design, basic IT and voice overs. The courses were for both beginners and advanced and ran over 3 days.
The training has involved 130+ local residents.
“The Hub is one of the best places where young people can come and practise their DJ, presenting skills. I came here shy and really did not have a clue what I was doing. Now I have more confidence in myself and I also have a really good presenting skill which I love doing"
said Maria Stock, age 15.
Radio Peckham 87.9 broadcasted for one month from 25 October 2004 until 21 st November. During the month they applyed for their five year community radio licence. The Government regulators for FM radio, (OFCOM) are administering the application process for licenses following change in Radio Legislation that will free up space on the FM frequency. This free space will be dedicated to community radio. The governments objective is to create a broadcast service which is 10% radio and 90% social Gain. This social gain will be in the form of Intergenerational and cross cultural work, training opportunities that offer transferable skills, a reduction in piracy and a chance to legitamise. All of these aims are currently being met at Radio Peckham.
