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Spark Radio is our college radio station, broadcasting online and on DAB Digital Radio across Southport, North Sefton, Central and West Lancashire. With a fresh blend of music, engaging conversation, and compelling podcasts
What's On When?
Spark Radio broadcasts all day, everyday. Here's what's on when!
Mondays - Thursdays
7-9am – Spark Breakfast with Luke
Start the morning with vibrant music, local news, and conversations to kick-start the day.
9am-12pm - Spark College Dat Anthems
Upbeat tracks to keep everyone motivated and entertained during work hours
12-1pm – Spark Lunchtimes with Grace, Erin, and Scarlett
Friendly chat and a mix of popular hits, perfect for a lunchtime break.
12-1pm (Thursdays only) - Live Laugh Lunch with Ash and Laura
Have a giggle with Ash and Laura as they try and keep a straight face whilst presenting.
1-3pm – Spark College Day Anthems
An energising playlist that blends trending hits with classic tunes, for all ages.
3-6pm – Spark Home Time with Andy
A perfect way to wind down the workday with audience requests, local happenings, and fun segments.
6-7pm – Spark Most Wanted
Countdown of the day’s most popular songs, as voted by the listeners.
7-8pm – Spark Radio Study Hour
Relaxing music to accompany study or unwinding after work.
8-9pm – Spark Radio Presents… Podcasts!
Weekly podcast segments on topics like study skills, local events, and community stories.
9pm-Midnight – Spark Non-Stop
Uninterrupted music, perfect for evening relaxation.
Fridays
7-9am – Spark Breakfast with Luke
Start the morning with vibrant music, local news, and conversations to kick-start the day.
9am-Midday – Spark College Day Anthems
An energising playlist of popular hits to keep everyone motivated throughout the morning.
Midday-1pm – Spark Sports Round Up with Ben
Your lunchtime sports fix with the latest highlights and scores.
1-3pm – Spark Feel Good Friday with Rin
Feel-good tracks to get you in the weekend spirit.
3-6pm – Spark Home Time with Andy
End the day with fun segments, local happenings, and audience requests.
6-7pm – Spark Sports Round Up with Ben
Evening sports round-up covering all the top stories and scores.
7-8pm – Spark Non-Stop
An uninterrupted hour of the latest hits to kick off your Friday night.
Saturdays
8am-12pm – Spark Weekend Breakfast with Andy
Start your Saturday with vibrant music, local news, and conversations to kick-start the day.
12-1pm – Spark Sports Round Up with Ben
Your lunchtime sports fix with the latest highlights and scores.
1-6pm – Spark More Music Weekend
Great tunes for your Saturday afternoons
6pm-Midnight – Spark Saturday Soundtrack
The perfect music to accompany your Saturday night
Sundays
8am-12pm – Spark Weekend Breakfast with Andy
Start your Sunday with vibrant music, local news, and conversations to kick-start the day.
12pm-6pm – Spark More Music Weekend
Great tunes for your Sunday afternoons
6pm-Midnight Spark School Days
Music to remind you of your days at school and childhood
How will participating benefit you?
Radio is a valuable and integral part of the UK creative economy with a reach across all parts of the world. The BBC invests around £500m per year on radio content and commercial radio's annual revenues are in excess of £703m.
With radio standing strong as powerful form of media we are proud to offer students a valuable insight into the behind-the-scenes production involved. They can get involved in many ways such as learning all about the equipment and broadcasting software and putting this technology to use. We give students a voice to be heard, encouraging them get involved the creative side by recording and broadcasting stories, news reports, podcasts, music and more.
This fantastic media experience can be added to personal statements and CVs demonstrating your passion and commitment to working in the media and technology industries.
