South West Branch
The chair of the South West Branch is Tim Pemberton (BBC).
If you would like more information on the Branch, please contact us.
The Committee
Paul Andrew (Global)
Nick Bull (BBC)
Dom Chambers (Somer Valley FM)
Sara Davies (BBC)
David Fieldhouse (Original Bristol)
Phil Gibbons (BCFM)
Richard Johnson (Seven Broadcast)
Shabana Kausar (Salaam Shalom Media)
Jenny Lacey
Kevin Philemon (UJIMA Radio)
Will Wilkin (BURST)
News & updates
South West Branch Event: Jeremy Vine in conversation with John Myers
Posted by South West at 4 April, 2012, 1:48 pm
Tuesday 24th April | 6pm for 6:30 | Bristol University Students' Union, Bristol
Top radio presenter and journalist Jeremy Vine is appearing at a Radio Academy South West Branch event at UBU, Bristol on Tuesday 24th April.
Jeremy joined the BBC in 1987 as a News Trainee and has since been a presenter of Newsnight, political correspondent at Westminster, reporter on the Today programme and Africa correspondent based in Johannesburg.
He is also one of only four presenters in the history of Panorama, the world’s oldest current affairs programme. His recent special on the Dewani case, Panorama: The Honeymoon Murder, drew one of Panorama's highest ever audiences (4.6m, peaking over 5m).
Early in 2003 Jeremy took over the news and music slot on BBC Radio 2 and has twice won Speech Broadcaster Of The Year in the prestigious Sony Radio Academy Awards.
He is also presenter of Points of View and Eggheads (the cult quiz show on BBC2).
He will be talking about his life, work and his love of radio. In addition, he will talk about journalism and offer advice for all those wishing to enter the profession.
Audio:
The audio for this event was a published as a RadioTalk episode on 4th May 2012.
Click here to access.
Details:
Date: Tuesday 24th April
Time: 6pm for 6.30 start
Location: Bristol University Students' Union, Queen's Road, Clifton, BS8 1LN
Producer:
Will Wilkin - BURST
SUCCESS.. If you are good enough, will you get on?
Posted by South West at 14 October, 2011, 3:01 pm
Excuses, excuses, excuses….
"Oh he ticks the box so he's been given the gig"
"She's just too old"
"His face doesn't fit"
"Doesn't he follow a weird religion?"
There are many perceived hurdles to you getting on air - but how many of them are real? Black, white, gay, straight, Christian, Muslim, atheist, able bodied or not - does it matter for your broadcasting career? What's the difference between winning and whingeing?! If you're good.. you'll get on.. or will you??
The South West Branch of the Radio Academy invites you to a special evening of discussion and debate on what part diversity plays in the industry. It's taking place on Wednesday 26th October from 6.30pm at the BBC Bristol Club.
There is plenty to discuss…
- Are some broadcasters better than others at finding, developing and promoting diverse talent?
- Does the culture at your place decide who's in and who's out? Is that just the way the industry is?
- Have you been held back or even advantaged because of who you are?
- What about equality? Shouldn't it just be about the best voices and the most creative people getting on?
- Do broadcasters actually care about diversity?
The evening will be hosted by Cormac MacMahon, the News Editor of Heart (West Country).
Special guests include..
Stuart Miles (pictured) - Former "Blue Peter" presenter. Now breakfast host of Heart (Herts, Beds, Bucks and Northants).
Elonka Soros - Editor of diversity for BBC English Regions.
Paulina Gillespie - Co-Presenter Heart (West Country).
Further speakers to be announced.
Send any questions you have ahead of the event to Cormac Macmahon
Register for the free event by emailing Wendy Fraser
Venue - BBC Bristol Club, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR.
South West Branch – John Myers in conversation
Posted by South West at 23 March, 2011, 9:50 am
The South West Branch of The Radio Acadamy has the pleasure of inviting you to an evening of conversation with John Myers, the soon to be Chief Executive. It's taking place on Monday 28th March from 6.30pm at the BBC Bristol Club.
In the week that sees John Myers return to The Radio Academy as its new Chief Executive, take this opportunity to hear him speak about his new role and what he’s been up to since leaving GMG Radio back in 2009.
In a year that's probably seen more changes than ever in the radio industry and with more to come with the BBC's "delivering quality first" proposals, there is plenty to discuss -
- Is DAB losing the battle against internet radio?
- Should the BBC merge one or more of its national services?
- Is it time for BBC Local Radio to only broadcast at peak times?
- Was Ofcom right to relax the rules to allow local commercial stations to broadcast fewer hours and co-locate?
- Should the commercial sector be allowed to take over BBC services to run them at a lower cost?
- Is it time to find a more accurate way of measuring audiences?
Those are just a few subjects to think about, but it's your opportunity to ask any pressing questions you have.
The evening will be hosted by Cormac MacMahon, the News Editor of Heart (West Country).
Bristol comedian Mark Olver will also be there to entertain you before the event.
Send any questions you have for John to cormac.macmahon@heart.co.uk
Register for the free event by emailing wendy.fraser@bbc.co.uk
We will also be presenting the award to the winner of the South West Branch Nations and Regions 2010.
Venue - BBC Bristol Club, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR.
SOUTH WEST BRANCH: Andy Parfitt in Conversation
Posted by South West at 6 October, 2010, 9:00 am
Wednesday 13th October, 6.30pm | BBC Club, Broadcasting House, 23 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2LR
A unique opportunity to meet BBC Radio 1's Andy Parfitt as he gets grilled by local radio heroes, Bush and Troy, from the Heart West Country Breakfast Show.
Andy Parfitt has responsibility for BBC Radio 1, Popular Music, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Asian Network and BBC Switch. Appointed Controller, Radio 1, in March 1998, he has successfully refreshed both the mainstream and specialist offering on the network and seen the reach of the station increase nearly 12 million listeners a week.
To register, please email Tim Pemberton.
(Please note that entry to the venue is via Belgrave Road.)
Events Archive
How to Win a Sony & Nations & Regions Evening
2nd Dec 08 - Mecure Holland House Hotel & Spa, Redcliffe Hill, Bristol
Guest Tim Blackmore talks about how to win a Sony Radio Award and the South West Nations & Regions Sony Radio Award winner will be announced. Test your radio knowledge in a radio quiz and join us after for drinks in the bar.
Track or Treat
31st Oct 07 - BBC, Whiteladies Road, Bristol
Trevor and Dirk talk to the South West Branch before presenting the winning Nations & Regions entry. Trevor Dann (Director, The Radio Academy) & Dirk Anthony (Group Programming Manager, GCap Media) talk about music radio - past, present and future. Keith Warmington speaks to the two who have seen and done it all - and are still doing it. The presentation of the South West Nations & Regions Award will follow the discussion.
My Life in Radio
16th May 07 - Waterside 3, The Watershed, Bristol
"My Life In Radio" with Kevin Greening & Dr Phil Hammond is the first branch event held in the South West in 2007. Join us for a special event at to mark the relaunch of the Radio Academy in the South West. Broadcaster Keith Warmington will be interviewing two national radio figures with their roots in this part of the world. There will also be a specially tailored radio quiz run by Steve Satan with fantastic prizes for the winning team - more to be revealed on the night!
Kevin Greening grew up in Bristol and got his first taste of radio in hospital broadcasting. He was bitten by the bug. After leaving Cambridge University he trained as a studio manager and began his career with the BBC World Service. He cut his teeth first as producer and then as a presenter at BBC GLR. He went to Radio One where he presented Drivetime and then moved onto Breakfast with Zoe Ball. He went to Radio Five Live before taking the leap into the commercial world. He has worked for Virgin Radio, XFM, Jazz FM and Smooth.
Dr Phil Hammond is a doctor, a comedian and broadcaster who appears regularly on radio and television shows like 'Have I Got News For You'. He starred in the BBC Radio 4 series 'Struck Off and Die' and appears regularly on BBC Radio 4's 'The News Quiz' and 'The Now Show'. He now hosts a weekly Saturday show on BBC Radio Bristol. He has close connections with Bristol and its health services and was one of the first to break the story of the Bristol heart scandal and gave evidence at the public inquiry.
Keith Warmington has been a popular mainstay of Radio Bristol for nearly 25 years. In 2001, the one time school teacher, was awarded top local broadcaster of the year by Venue magazine but he is also known as a mean harp player recording backing music for numerous TV productions. His distinctive voice and wit have made him a favourite with audiences in the West.
