NCB Radio
Internet Radio | |
Ownership | |
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Owner | North Cornwall Broadcasting CIC |
History | |
First air date | 7 January 2011 |
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Website | NCB Radio |
NCB Radio is an internet community radio station serving the community of North Cornwall in England, UK.
Origins
NCB Radio was originally formed in November 2009 by former
April 2015 saw the departure of its founder Aaron James along with approximately half the team, going onto form a new venture – Jollify. Since 2020 Jonathan Parry's Spriggs Radio Show is also simulcast every Tuesday 8pm on Liskeard Radio.[3]
Output
Unlike the majority of similar community radio stations, NCB Radio operates a commercial radio style playlist combined with a community style presentation. All shows are produced and presented locally by a team of volunteers with automation taking place during times where there is no presenter. Central to the plans of NCB Radio is an emphasis on attendance and promotion of local events as well as organising events of their own.[4][5] Current programmes include What the Butler Heard with Justice H. Keystone (a comedy show), The Thursday Night Sessions with Dan and Phil (comedy/music programme) and The NCB Evening Show (the flagship show on NCB Radio, predominantly featuring news of both local and national relevance).
The Move to the Ark Community Hub has seen the team expand their schedule, and will shortly see them expand to a full-time schedule.[6]
Sponsorship and support
Evolve Bodmin (a bodmin based computer company) sponsored NCB Radio during 2011. Recent times have seen Wadebridge based companies Open Telecom International and Alive Music Studios also join the group of supporters.[7][8] The station is primarily funded by the team behind NCB Radio. Supporters of the scheme have included TV Presenter Richard Madeley and North Cornwall MP Dan Rogerson. NCB Radio has also teamed up with The Ark, Cornwall, A social enterprise that works with children, young people and families, and now have a purpose built studio in their building.[9] 2012 saw local solicitors Sproulls come on board as primary sponsors, complementing the existing sponsor roster. NCB Radio is currently offering free advertising for local businesses in return for posters/flyers being displayed at their business.
References
- ^ http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Teenagers-launching-NCB-Radio-internet/story-11475101-detail/story.html This is Cornwall news article - 15/12/2010
- ^ http://www.ncbradio.blogspot.com/2011/01/ncb-is-coming.html NCB Radio website post - 3/1/2011
- ^ "Jonathan Parry Sprigg's Radio Show Simulcast".
- ^ http://www.ncbradio.blogspot.com/2010/07/bodmin-heritage-day-live-from-evolve.html NCB Radio website post - 3/7/10
- ^ http://www.ncbradio.blogspot.com/2010/06/next-trial-broadcast-royal-cornwall.html NCB Radio website post - 24/6/10
- ^ http://www.ncbradio.co.uk/ncb-radio-announcement/ NCB Radio website post - 20/03/12
- ^ http://www.ncbradio.blogspot.com/2011/03/ncb-radio-announcement.html NCB Radio Website post - 6/3/11
- ^ http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Online-radio-celebrating/story-11409504-detail/story.html This is Cornwall news article - 16/3/11
- ^ http://www.ncbradio.blogspot.com/2011/12/message-from-ncb-station-programme.html NCB Radio Website post - 8/12/11