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Leeds Student Radio is a student radio station covering the campuses of the University of Leeds
, Leeds Metropolitan University
, Leeds Trinity University College
and Leeds College of Music
, UK, broadcasting 24 hours a day during term time on the station's website.
Like most student radio stations, it is run entirely by volunteers, mainly from the students studying at the universities. The station has over 300 members, making it one of the largest student stations in the country. The station also provides live DJs for Leeds University Union
and the city of Leeds
as well as taking photos of students for its online gallery.
Breakfast Show was broadcast from LSRfm.com Studios.
In May 2009 Simon Mayo
and Mark Kermode
from BBC Radio 5Live were interviewed live at the station on the LSRfm.com Breakfast Show by Breakfast Show Producer Jenny Clarke and Film Show Presenter James Hall.
consisting mostly of 'extra' shows and 'Catch up' services.
will be released on October 12, 2011.
At the 2011 Student Radio Conference in Hertfordshire
by Crush Radio
, the 'Voice of the Awards' competition takes place, whereby a male and female voiceover artist are chosen to announce the following year's awards ceremony and audition to be the voice of BBC Radio 1
. In 2011, one LSRfm.com member, Kayleigh Poacher, was nominated to be one of the finalists.
At the 2010 Student Radio Conference, hosted in Nottingham
by Fly FM
a competition called 'Demo Factor' takes place, which is an X Factor
style competition where student radio presenters submit their demos to be criticised by a panel of industry experts. In 2010 Leeds Student Radio's Michael Blades won the competition overall.
At the 2010 Riley Awards, held by Leeds University Union
Leeds Student Radio was also nominated for Best Society, Best Live Event and was awarded for Best Publicity.
The Christian Broadcasting Council also awarded Leeds Student Radio with the Heart award for Christian Programming for its faith show Faith in the City.
In 2009's 'Demo Factor' two LSRfm.com members were in the top 3, Graham Albans, who won second place and Max Dickins who received first prize.
At the 2009 Student Radio Awards Leeds Student Radio was nominated for 6 awards, and at the awards held at the IndigO2 on 11 November, LSRfm.com were awarded:
Leeds Student Radio was also nominated for:
In 2008 the LSRfm.com Website, or more specifically the Admin System, (or backend or content management system
), won the Gary Frisch
Bursary for Software in Radio, the Head of Web Development, Barry Carlyon, was awarded £4000 at the Radio Festival Gala Dinner, by David Muniz. The award is supported by The Radio Academy
, and its Director chaired the Bursary Awarding Panel.
In the 2007 Student Radio Awards, LSRfm.com was nominated for:
, since 2007 the Station Manager of Leeds Student Radio has been an appointed post rather than an elected one, with candidates facing an interview panel.
The first panel in 2007 consisted of:
The application process consists of a presentation from the candidates, followed by a question-and-answer session, which all members of LSRfm.com are welcome to attend. This is followed by an interview with the panel. The first manager selected using this process was Richard Andrews.
Notable people include:
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
, Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds Metropolitan University is a British University with three campuses. Two are situated in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England while the third is situated in Bhopal, India...
, Leeds Trinity University College
Leeds Trinity University College
Leeds Trinity University College is an independent higher education institution which offers foundation and undergraduate degrees, as well as postgraduate qualifications...
and Leeds College of Music
Leeds College of Music
Leeds College of Music, located in Leeds’ Quarry Hill cultural quarter, is the largest music college in the United Kingdom, with over 1,000 full-time and 1,000 part-time students. The college is best known for its leading role in jazz education and started one of the first jazz degrees in Europe...
, UK, broadcasting 24 hours a day during term time on the station's website.
Like most student radio stations, it is run entirely by volunteers, mainly from the students studying at the universities. The station has over 300 members, making it one of the largest student stations in the country. The station also provides live DJs for Leeds University Union
Leeds University Union
Leeds University Union is the representative body for the students at the University of Leeds, England. LUU is a charity for over 32,000 students. LUU is led by students, although many of the decisions are made by staff. There are shops, bars and clubs in the Union building...
and the city of Leeds
City of Leeds
The City of Leeds is a local government district of West Yorkshire, England, governed by Leeds City Council, with the status of a city and metropolitan borough. The metropolitan district includes Leeds and the towns of Farsley, Garforth, Guiseley, Horsforth, Morley, Otley, Pudsey, Rothwell,...
as well as taking photos of students for its online gallery.
Social Media
Leeds Student Radio can be found on many Social Networks including:Notable Shows
On Friday 9 March 2007, the BBC 6Music Phill JupitusPhill Jupitus
Phillip Christopher Jupitus is an English stand-up and improvised comedian, actor, performance poet, musician and podcaster....
Breakfast Show was broadcast from LSRfm.com Studios.
In May 2009 Simon Mayo
Simon Mayo
Simon Mayo is an English radio presenter who has worked for BBC Radio since 1981. As of January 2010, Mayo is presenter of Simon Mayo Drivetime on BBC Radio 2 and, with Mark Kermode, presenter of Kermode and Mayo's Film Reviews on BBC Radio 5 Live.In 2008, Mayo was recognised as the "radio...
and Mark Kermode
Mark Kermode
Mark Kermode is an English film critic, musician and a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. He contributes to Sight and Sound magazine, The Observer newspaper and BBC Radio 5 Live, where he presents Kermode and Mayo's Film Reviews with Simon Mayo on Friday afternoons...
from BBC Radio 5Live were interviewed live at the station on the LSRfm.com Breakfast Show by Breakfast Show Producer Jenny Clarke and Film Show Presenter James Hall.
Podcasts
Leeds Student Radio offers many podcasts, available from the website and on iTunesITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
consisting mostly of 'extra' shows and 'Catch up' services.
2011
The nominations for the 2011 Student Radio AwardsStudent Radio Awards
The Student Radio Awards is a UK awards scheme celebrating talent within the UK student radio industry, held annually since 1996 by the Student Radio Association and supported by BBC Radio 1....
will be released on October 12, 2011.
At the 2011 Student Radio Conference in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
by Crush Radio
CRUSH radio
Crush Radio is the Campus Radio station of the University of Hertfordshire...
, the 'Voice of the Awards' competition takes place, whereby a male and female voiceover artist are chosen to announce the following year's awards ceremony and audition to be the voice of BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
. In 2011, one LSRfm.com member, Kayleigh Poacher, was nominated to be one of the finalists.
2010
At the 2010 Student Radio Awards, LSRfm.com was nominated for 11 awards and at the awards held at the IndigO2 on 11 November, LSRfm.com were awarded:- Best Journalist: Gold Newslink
- Best Live Event/Outside Broadcast: Silver - The Big Tidy Up
- Best Student Radio Chart Show: Silver
- Best Entertainment Programming: Silver - David GowerDavid GowerDavid Ivon Gower OBE is a former English cricketer who became a commentator for Sky Sports. Although he eventually rose to the captaincy of the England cricket team during the 1980s, he is best known for being one of the most stylish left-handed batsmen of the modern era. Gower played 117 Test...
's Power Hour - Best Specialist Programming: Silver - Asian Invasion
- Best Male: Silver - Yasser Ranjha
- Best Specialist Programming: Bronze - The Record Box
- Best Male: Bronze - Chris Jones
- Best Newcomer: Bronze - Chris Jones
At the 2010 Student Radio Conference, hosted in Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
by Fly FM
Fly FM
Fly FM is a private radio station in Malaysia owned by Media Prima Berhad. It was launched on October 3, 2005 and targets listeners aged between fifteen and thirty years old. Fly FM is the second most popular English radio station in Malaysia, besides being the fastest growing radio station in the...
a competition called 'Demo Factor' takes place, which is an X Factor
The X Factor (TV series)
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. These contestants are aspiring pop singers drawn from...
style competition where student radio presenters submit their demos to be criticised by a panel of industry experts. In 2010 Leeds Student Radio's Michael Blades won the competition overall.
At the 2010 Riley Awards, held by Leeds University Union
Leeds University Union
Leeds University Union is the representative body for the students at the University of Leeds, England. LUU is a charity for over 32,000 students. LUU is led by students, although many of the decisions are made by staff. There are shops, bars and clubs in the Union building...
Leeds Student Radio was also nominated for Best Society, Best Live Event and was awarded for Best Publicity.
The Christian Broadcasting Council also awarded Leeds Student Radio with the Heart award for Christian Programming for its faith show Faith in the City.
2009
During April Leeds Student Radio hosted the prestigious 2009 Student Radio Conference. In the 'Voice of the Awards' competition, two LSRfm.com members Adéllyn Polomski and Jade Hutchinson were finalists, with Jade Hutchinson winning the final prize.In 2009's 'Demo Factor' two LSRfm.com members were in the top 3, Graham Albans, who won second place and Max Dickins who received first prize.
At the 2009 Student Radio Awards Leeds Student Radio was nominated for 6 awards, and at the awards held at the IndigO2 on 11 November, LSRfm.com were awarded:
- Best Student Radio Station: Gold
- Best Student Radio Chart Show: Gold
- Best Journalistic: Silver - Campus Crunch
- Best Speech Programming: Silver - Leeds Tealights
- Best Journalistic: Bronze - Newslink
- Best Male Presenter: Bronze - Max Dickins
2008
At the Student Radio Awards 2008, held at the IndigO2, in London, LSRfm.com were awarded- Best Female: Gold - Kate Cooper-Owen
- Best Journalist Programming: Bronze - LSR Newslink
Leeds Student Radio was also nominated for:
- Best Newcomer: Max Dickins,
- Best Journalist Programming: Newslink, Liquid Leeds,
- Best Female: Kaz Strong
In 2008 the LSRfm.com Website, or more specifically the Admin System, (or backend or content management system
Content management system
A content management system is a system providing a collection of procedures used to manage work flow in a collaborative environment. These procedures can be manual or computer-based...
), won the Gary Frisch
Gary Frisch
Gary Frisch was co-founder of the Gaydar website. He was one of the UK's leading gay businessmen.Frisch was born in South Africa. His father, Eric, worked in engineering, and his mother, Rona, was an accountant...
Bursary for Software in Radio, the Head of Web Development, Barry Carlyon, was awarded £4000 at the Radio Festival Gala Dinner, by David Muniz. The award is supported by The Radio Academy
Radio Academy
The Radio Academy is a registered charity that is dedicated to 'the encouragement, recognition and promotion of excellence in UK broadcasting and audio production'....
, and its Director chaired the Bursary Awarding Panel.
2007
In the 2007 Student Radio Awards, the results were:- Best Newcomer: Gold - Neil Kingston,
- Best Journalist Programming: Gold - 'Newslink Big 25'. Maddie Lown, Rob Daly.
- Best Female: Silver - Faye Lyons White,
- Best Interview: Bronze - Jimmy Smallwood interviews Layik Hama,
- Best Male: Bronze - Greg Hughes
In the 2007 Student Radio Awards, LSRfm.com was nominated for:
- Best Interview: Neil Kingston interviews Kate JacksonKate JacksonKate Jackson is an American actress, director, and producer, perhaps best known for her role as Sabrina Duncan in the popular 1970s television series Charlie's Angels...
, - Best Journalist Programming: 'Newslink Weekly' (Maddie Lown, Rob Daly)
- Newcomer of the Year: Neil Kingston,
- Best Male Presenter: Greg Hughes
- Best Male Presenter: Ben McGrail
- Best Female Presenter - Faye Lyons White
2006
In the 2006 Student Radio Awards- Best Entertainment: Bronze - Sport on Saturday
- Best Female: Silver - Kim Harris
2005
In the 2005 Student Radio Awards:- Sports Broadcasting: Gold - Sport on Saturday
- Comedy and Drama: Gold - Razzle Dazzle
- News and Talk: Silver - LSR Votelink
- Station of the Year: Bronze
2004
In the 2004 Student Radio Awards:- Sports Broadcasting: Gold - The LSR Saturday Sports Show
- Station of the Year: Silver
Previous Student Radio Awards
- 2003: Best Speech Based (Factual) Programming: Gold - Newslink (Emma Storey, Simon Owen, Fergus Bell, Nicola Conroy, Katherine Phillips, Ali Law, Lynda Hardy, James Taylor)
- 2003: Best Off Air Branding and Promotions: Gold (Steve McConville, Dan Broom, Alice Greaves, Ruth Saxelby, Tom Wong)
- 2001: Best Speech Based Programming (Factual): Gold - Newslink: 'Nelson Mandela's Visit to Leeds' (James Webster, Richard Jones, Kathryn Edwards, Matt Richards, Lee Scott)
- 2001: Best Marketing and Promotions: Gold
- 2000: Best Specialist Music Programme: Gold - Virtual Future Music (Paula Temple)
- 1999: Best Entertainment Show: Gold - The T&C Driveby Show (Matt Arnold and Rowan Collinson)
- 1999: Best Specialist Music Programme: Gold - Yardbird Suite Live (Joby Waldman, Nicky Birch, Neil Commons)
- 1999: Best Speech Based Programme: Gold - The But Funny (James Meyer)
- 1997: Best Contemporary Music Show: Gold - Huw Owen
Committee Members
The current Leeds Student Radio committee for 2011-2012 consists of:| Position | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Station Manager | James Green | |
| Deputy Station Managers | James Bramley Kayleigh Poacher |
|
| Programme Controller | Tom Pooley | |
| Breakfast Producer | Matt Blom | |
| Hometime (Drivetime) Producer | Tristan Piercey | |
| Heads of News | Jack Dearlove Lenhardt Stevens |
|
| Head of Sport | David Domb | |
| Heads of Speech | Michael Hewitson Rob Comba |
|
| Heads of Music | Matt Tasker Olivia Ford |
|
| Head of Production | James Macdonald | |
| Head of Design | Dan Lester | |
| Head of Engineering | Anthony Sargeant |
Station Managers
As a result of the SAR (Student Activity Review) carried out by Leeds University UnionLeeds University Union
Leeds University Union is the representative body for the students at the University of Leeds, England. LUU is a charity for over 32,000 students. LUU is led by students, although many of the decisions are made by staff. There are shops, bars and clubs in the Union building...
, since 2007 the Station Manager of Leeds Student Radio has been an appointed post rather than an elected one, with candidates facing an interview panel.
The first panel in 2007 consisted of:
- Mike Cass - Galaxy FM - Industry Expert
- Tom Salmon - Leeds University UnionLeeds University UnionLeeds University Union is the representative body for the students at the University of Leeds, England. LUU is a charity for over 32,000 students. LUU is led by students, although many of the decisions are made by staff. There are shops, bars and clubs in the Union building...
Events - Independent Person - Greg Hughes - LSRfm.com Committee Selected Member
The application process consists of a presentation from the candidates, followed by a question-and-answer session, which all members of LSRfm.com are welcome to attend. This is followed by an interview with the panel. The first manager selected using this process was Richard Andrews.
| Year | Station Manager |
|---|---|
| 11-12 | James Green |
| 10-11 | Rich Legate |
| 09-10 | Bam Palmer |
| 08-09 | Dan Hudson |
| 07-08 | Richard Andrews |
| 06-07 | Johnny Steen (removed before expiry of term) |
| 05-06 | Steve Darke |
| 04-05 | Becky Maxted |
| 03-04 | Malcolm Webb |
| 02-03 | Steve McConville |
| 01-02 | Rowan Collinson |
| 00-01 | Matt Arnold |
| 99-00 | Ben Cave |
| 98-99 | Nicky Birch |
| 96-97 | Huw Owen |
| 93-96 | Chris Gregg |
Notable Alumni
Many Leeds graduates who were part of LSRfm.com have become valuable parts of the radio industry.Notable people include:
| Name | LSRfm.com Positions | Current Job(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Jungius | Unknown | Deputy Group Programme Director at Global Radio Global Radio Global Radio UK Ltd. is a British commercial radio company, the largest in the country following acquisitions of Chrysalis Radio and GCap Media.The company's Chief Executive Officer is Stephen Miron, while the Group Chairman is Charles Allen... |
| Ben McGrail | Presenter | Presenter/Producer at BBC Somerset |
| Chris Gregg | Station Manager 93-96 | Programme Director at MKFM |
| Chris Martin | Head of Music 04 | Presenter at Absolute Radio and Amazing Radio Amazing Radio Amazing Radio is a national radio station broadcasting on digital radio in the United Kingdom. The station plays new music from a number of music genres including pop, rock, indie, hip hop, electronica and jazz... |
| Dan O'Connell | Unconfirmed | Presenter at XFM Xfm Xfm is a brand of two commercial radio stations focused on alternative music, primarily indie pop, and owned by Global Radio.-History:Xfm was created in London in 1992 by Sammy Jacob, who later co-founded NME Radio in 2008. Xfm subsequently expanded to a network of four stations; there are... |
| Faye Lyons-White | Unknown | Producer of the Dave Berry Show on Capital FM The Capital FM Network Capital is a radio network of nine Independent Local Radio stations in the United Kingdom which are owned and operated by Global Radio, launching on 3 January 2011. Capital was previously known as Mix, One, Galaxy and Hit Music at various times... |
| Georgie Thompson Georgie Thompson Georgina Jane 'Georgie' Thompson is an English broadcast journalist and television presenter for Sky Sports and Sky Sports News.-Education:... |
Unknown | Presenter on Sky Sports Sky Sports Sky Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels operated by the UK and Ireland's main satellite pay-TV company, British Sky Broadcasting. Sky Sports is the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland... and panellist on A League Of Their Own A League of Their Own (game show) A League of Their Own is a comedy panel game that was first broadcast on Sky1 on 11 March 2010. It is hosted by Gavin and Stacey star James Corden and features Andrew Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp as team captains and Georgie Thompson and John Bishop as regular panellists, alongside two weekly... |
| Greg Hughes | Breakfast Producer 06-07, Deputy Station Manager 07-08 | Network Producer at Capital FM The Capital FM Network Capital is a radio network of nine Independent Local Radio stations in the United Kingdom which are owned and operated by Global Radio, launching on 3 January 2011. Capital was previously known as Mix, One, Galaxy and Hit Music at various times... and Presenter on the Galaxy Network |
| Huw Owen | Station Manager 96-97 | Executive Prodcer at Somethin' Else (for BBC Radio 1/1Xtra BBC Radio 1Xtra BBC Radio 1Xtra is a digital radio station in the United Kingdom from the BBC specialising in new black music, sometimes referred to as urban music. Launched at 18:00 on 16 August 2002, it had been codenamed Network X during the consulation period and is the sister station to BBC Radio 1... ) |
| Maddie Lown | Head of News 07 | BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat Newsbeat Newsbeat is the flagship news programme on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra. Newsbeat is produced by BBC News but differs from the BBC's other news programmes in its remit to provide news tailored for a specifically younger audience.... & BBC Radio 5 Live BBC Radio 5 Live BBC Radio 5 Live is the BBC's national radio service that specialises in live BBC News, phone-ins, and sports commentaries... |
| Max Dickens | Daytime Controller 08-09, Deputy Station Manager 09-10 | Presenter on Absolute Radio |
| Michael Blades | Head of Production 08-10 | Presenter for Bauer Media and The Hits The Hits The Hits was a music video channel in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, owned by Box Television.-Overview and availability:The channel showcased a range of pop centering on chart hits and current favourites... |
| Nicky Birch | Station Manager 98-99 | Somethin' Else Media |
| Rebecca Maxted | Station Manager 04-05 | Producer at Wise Buddah |
| Richard Andrews | Station Manager 07-08 | BBC World Service BBC World Service The BBC World Service is the world's largest international broadcaster, broadcasting in 27 languages to many parts of the world via analogue and digital shortwave, internet streaming and podcasting, satellite, FM and MW relays... |
| Rob Daly | Head of News 07, Deputy Station Manager 08 | Football Commentator and Broadcast Journalist |
| Samanthi Jayawardena | Presenter | TV Presenter on ITV ITV ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK... 's This Morning This Morning (TV series) This Morning is a British daytime television programme broadcast on ITV. As of September 2011, its main presenters are Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, and Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, with various other presenters standing in for illness or contributing to sections of the programme.The... and Radio Presenter at Rock City. |
See also
- Student Radio AssociationStudent Radio AssociationThe Student Radio Association is a representative body which supports and acts on behalf of the UK student radio community, comprising radio stations that are associated with or linked to a place of education...
- Student Radio AwardsStudent Radio AwardsThe Student Radio Awards is a UK awards scheme celebrating talent within the UK student radio industry, held annually since 1996 by the Student Radio Association and supported by BBC Radio 1....
- Leeds StudentLeeds StudentLeeds Student is a British weekly student newspaper, published free every Friday during term-time and distributed around the University of Leeds, Leeds, England. The only paid position is that of the editor, who is elected yearly by members of Leeds University Union. The articles are written by...
- LSTVLeeds Student TelevisionLSTV is a student television station run by students from the University of Leeds. LSTV produces video content and broadcasts on a weekly basis around the University as well as on .-Formation:...