PB Radio

PB Radio
PB Radio
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Broadcast area Plantsbrook School
First air date March 2009
Format Student Radio
Owner Plantsbrook School
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.pbradio.co.uk

PB Radio (formerly known as PBR FM) is a student-run radio station at Plantsbrook School. [1] PB Radio is a member of the Student Radio Association.

The station broadcasts online and through the schools internal network, from a Studio Located within Plantsbrook School. The station is distributed via the schools' internal network to receiving units positioned in the Canteen, Sixthform Block and other various locations where it is relayed over loudspeakers.

Programmes/shows are aired three times daily, 08:20 to 08:40, 11:00 to 11:20 and 1:20 - 2:15. Programmes are produced and presented by students at Plantsbrook School. Early Morning and Break programmes follow a A-, B- and C- Playlist; Lunch Shows are specialist music shows (e.g. drum and bass, indie rock, dubstep)

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About

PB Radio Studio October Refurbishment 2011

The station is primarily designed to be a form of communication for students at Plantsbrook School. The station also provides experience of radio presenting, technical, management and leadership to the students involved.

History

The station was relaunched in October 2011, with a new refurbished studio and design. The station now broadcasts at breakfast and allows younger students to apply for senior positions.

Managing

PB Radio is managed by a team of students. There is a Station Manager and below them different roles filled to keep a constant hold on the radio station/society. The Station Manager leads the committee, supported by assistants and then departmental heads for programming, brand, technical, on-air challenges, music and others.

The Station Manager then reports to a senior teacher at Plantsbrook School, but are ultimately responsible for the running of the station.

Committee of 2011/12

Name Position Involved since
Ben Stevens Station Manager March 2009
Jade Tomlins Deputy Station Manager September 2010
Jack Woodbridge Head of On-Air Challenges September 2011
James Toy Head of News October 2011
Adam Brown Head of Music September 2010
Edward Berry Head of Sport September 2010
Benjamin Woolley Head of Web & Social Media September 2010
Head of Technical Support
Noah Callaway Senior Technical Support Officer November 2011
Angus Roberts - Carey Head of Brand October 2011

References

  1. ^ Plantsbrook School goes live with own radio station. Sutton Coldfield News, 2010

External links


Coordinates: 52°33′31″N 1°49′07″W / 52.5587°N 1.8187°W / 52.5587; -1.8187



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