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Monday 25th February | 6.30pm
Mary Hallaway Lecture Theatre, Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD

We are very sorry to announce that, due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has had to be cancelled. We hate cancelling events and always try to avoid it if possible. Apologies to all who were looking forward to attending.

If you paid to attend, you will be refunded in full. If we are able to reschedule the event, we will contact you directly with all the relevant information so you have a chance to attend.

**PLEASE NOTE: due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been cancelled. Anyone who paid to attend will receive a full refund.**

Monday 25th February | 6.30pm
Mary Hallaway Lecture Theatre, Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD

On Monday 25th February, the Yorkshire Branch of The Radio Academy will be hosting an event with the BBC’s Rod McKenzie.

Rod will deliver a keynote speech entitled “And finally … the end of radio news – the fight for young audiences in a multi-screen world.”

The session will explore how radio news can compete in a digital age when audiences can access news and information on a wide range of web-linked devices – particularly those we carry in our pockets.

Rod McKenzie is the Editor of BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat and 1Xtra News, reaching out to an estimated audience of ten and a half million listeners. He is responsible for the expansion of specialist journalism in fields such as entertainment news and youth health, driving an agenda that’s very different from that of the mainstream BBC News.

The event is presented by The Radio Academy’s Yorkshire Branch, in association with the Leeds Trinity University Journalism Week.

Journalism Week is a major event on Leeds Trinity University’s calendar, giving students interested in a career in journalism the opportunity to listen to, work with, network and learn from a wide range of professionals. Rod will be part of a line-up that includes names like Mark Austin (ITN), Jeff Stelling (Sky Sports), Neil Wallis (former Editor of the Sunday People), Stuart Rowson (Editor of the BBC Sports Website) and many others.

Details

Date: Monday 25th February
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Mary Hallaway Lecture Theatre, Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD
Capacity: 200
Contact: Scott Myers – 07976 458 299 scott.myers@capitalfm.com @ProducerScott

Registration:

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has had to be cancelled. Anyone who paid to attend will receive a full refund.

Monday 22 October | 6pm for 6:30 | Sagar Wright Lecture Theatre, Rose Bowl Building, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds City Centre

Ben Cooper, Controller of BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, reveals his thoughts on the future of music radio and a station without Chris Moyles. Hosted by John Myers, Chair of the Sony Radio Academy Awards.

The Yorkshire Branch is hosting a session where Ben will discuss the future of BBC Radio 1, how it aims to stay in the hearts and minds of younger listeners and the future of music radio in general. He’ll also be taking questions from the audience.

This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the boss of one of the nation’s biggest radio stations and ask him your questions. This is a not to be missed event and places are limited.

Tickets

Radio Academy Members – free / non-members* – £10 (inc VAT)

***THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT***

*Students of Leeds Metropolitan University do not need to register & can attend free of charge with a valid Leeds Met student card. Limited availability (first come – first served).

Most people working in radio qualify for free membership of The Radio Academy as employees of Patrons, or as volunteers/staff of SRA, HBA and most community affiliated stations. Although registration is required, it’s a relatively quick process.
Click here to see if you qualify.

Click here for a map to the event venue, Rose Bowl Building at Leeds Metropolitan University.

Producer:

Scott Myers (Capital FM & Yorkshire Branch Chair)

BBC Radio Humberside’s Sony Radio Academy Award-winning Beryl & Betty have had a busy month since winning the Best Entertainment Award at May’s glitzy Awards night, with more national TV and newspaper coverage than most Sony winners.

The Radio Academy Yorkshire Branch will now celebrate their achievement with an hour in conversation with their co-presenter and producer David Reeves, and take questions from the audience in a tea party themed night. After that, it’s the return of Hirsty’s legendary Quiz Night, with stations from Yorkshire competing against each other in a number of radio rounds!

The event takes place at FRUIT SPACE in Hull on Wednesday 20th June, get down for 6.30pm for a 7pm prompt start.  There will be complimentary tea, coffee, cupcakes and scones and a full bar if you want something a bit stronger!

Everyone is welcome with entry free for Radio Academy members and £10 for non-members.
To Register for this event click here

For more details, LIKE the Yorkshire Branch Facebook page at Facebook.com/yorkshirebranch or contact scott.myers@capitalfm.com

Hello!

It always seems wrong to say it more than a week past the 1st but Happy New Year!

We start off 2012 with quite a bit of news for stations broadcasting up the A1 in the north of our patch.  First off, congratulations to the team at Garrison Radio, who have been crowned the Nations & Regions Station of the Year for Yorkshire. Their entry was fantastic and they will receive their award at the next Yorkshire Branch event (details at the end of this post!)    Here’s what the judges had to say about Garrison’s entry:

Garrison FM showed that they truly excelled in their desire to serve their audience. The station is not only there to entertain and inform but it is also clearly seen by its listeners as a vital part of everyday life, where the lifestyle and needs of listeners is somewhat different and more specific than most.

Despite limited resources, Garrison FM has brought its audience interviews with senior politicians and Army commanders, and reported from some of the most dangerous warzones in order to connect those at home with loved ones abroad.

This station really shows how a local radio station cna not only service its community, but be at the heartbeat of it.

Thanks to all those who entered this year, it was a genuinely close race and I hope we’ll receive many more entries next year from stations who want to step up to the challenge.

There has also been some changes in ownership in the north of the region, with Fresh Radio now a part of UKRD and changing to be an extension of Harrogate based Stray FM. If you’ve not read the full story yet, you can do so here.

With regards to radio news in Yorkshire, I’ve set up an automated feed which will publish all relevant stories on our Yorkshire Branch Facebook page. If you’ve not yet hit the Like button for the page, do it now!

Finally, our FIRST EVENT OF 2012! It’s been in the pipeline for a few weeks now and looks like it will come off, it’s a good one and I’m on the verge of releasing the final date and time to stick in your diary. It will be in Leeds at the end of February. Watch this space!

Scott

scott.myers@capitalfm.com
07976 458 299
@ProducerScott