Irvine Beat FM
| Broadcast area | Irvine |
|---|---|
| Slogan | Love Local Love Music |
| Frequency | 107.2FM and online |
| First air date | 12 August 2013 |
| Format | Popular Music and Local Speech |
| Website | http://www.irvinebeatfm.com |
Irvine Beat FM is a community radio station based in the North Ayrshire town of Irvine serving the Fullarton, Harbourside, Redburn, Vineburgh and Castlepark areas with a potential audience of 17,000.[1]
The station is a Scottish Registered Charity (SCIO) and is staffed mainly by volunteers with the addition of one full-time employee. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day on 107.2FM and online. The main aim of the station is to increase social conditions and health within the broadcast area, which is listed within the lowest 20% on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation.[2] Irvine Beat FM's playlist is a mix of chart hits from the 1960s through to current chart music.
The station features a mix of volunteers who have little radio experience, to various experienced professional presenters. A number of former commercial West Sound Radio presenters [3] are on the schedule.
References
- ↑ http://licensing.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/radio/community/apps/2012/Irvine_Beat_FM_application_1.pdf
- ↑ "SIMD 2012 Local Authority Summary - North Ayrshire". Scotland.gov.uk. 2012-12-17. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
- ↑ "Radio wars as three axed DJs sign up for rival Ayrshire station". Daily Record. 2013-08-03. Retrieved 2013-12-17.