RadioActive Live was on air in Hull throughout February 2005 on 106.8FM and online. The broadcast featured a range of programmes all presented by our team of young people. The young people were involved in all aspects of the radio station from producing jingles for shows to presenting live on air.
The presenters were in charge of planning their show. They were encouraged to select their own health trailers to transmit during their shows but there were also various 'themed days' including bullying, drug and alcohol misuse, healthy eating, injury prevention, no smoking, physical activity and sexual health. During the 3-week broadcast there were also a variety of interviews and guests, from a local music teacher through to an exciting interview with the guys from Liberty X.
I got involved through doing a workshop on bullying at school and then wanted to do more. I have always liked radio. It is an exciting experience that I wouldn't normally get to do and I have met lots of new people. I get treated like an adult which is good and it's really fun.
Sophie (15)
RadioActive launched its broadcast by holding an event in Princes Quay shopping centre in Hull on Saturday 15 January 2005. The highlight of the day was a Robbie Williams tribute act who entertained the crowds with a string of Robbie's hits. It was a great opportunity for the presenters to promote the station and their shows, and for new people to get involved.
I've always been in interested in radio so when I saw the opportunity I thought it was great and got in touch. I then became a presenter on RadioActive and had my own shows.
Richard (16)
The RadioActive studio allowed young people to gain great experience using the different radio equipment, including using the playout system Myriad. The broadcast went live at 8am on 1 February 2005 with a 5-minute trailer made by one of the young producers, which featured all the presenters chatting about what to expect from the month's broadcast, it then launched into the first ever Breakfast Show.
Presenters from the Saturday Sports Show, Drive Time and Sunday Night session live in the studio
Throughout the broadcast, the station provided young people with help and information about services available for young people. Health content was broadcast 3 times during each hour and included documentaries, stories and vox pops on issues such as sexual health, healthy eating, physical activity and bullying.
Made me think about looking after myself a bit more.
Listener
Read more about the way RadioActive uses the radio to address health
The radio station featured a wide variety of music (from charts to local bands). Shows varied from Friday night Rock show, Chart Request Show on a Sunday, a local bands and Indie music on a Wednesday night and The Scene a local dance show every Saturday night. There were also a number of interviews with music artists, from popular local bands to chart success Freefaller.
RadioActive could not have had the great music selection without the fantastic support of TM Century in Dallas. Their support allowed RadioActive to have up to date music before they were even released. This made such a difference to the station and the presenters. RadioActive were also very grateful to Short Bus Radio in association with TM Century who provided sound bites, drops and music beds that the young people were able to use to make jingle and trailers for the station.
The majority of the jingles and promotional material were produced by a local young person, Andy (18). Andy recruited a voice-over, Simon, to help him make these, which were very professionally done.
I really enjoyed making them. I was able to put into practice what I have been learning and turn it into real experience
Andy (18))
As well as music, there was a variety of other entertainment, including film reviews and charts which were sponsored by the Odeon Hull. The presenters were able to go to see the new release films and review them on air. Other fun features included word of the day, cheesy joke show, top five facts and retro moments.
RadioActive also covered sport with a regular sports show on Saturday afternoon. The presenters even went to the KC Stadium to interview people after the football.
Rebecca, Jay and Sophie live in action in the studio
The support RadioActive received from local organisations and businesses helped make the broadcast the success it was. Throughout the broadcast there were some great competitions and prizes given away, including concert tickets and travel to see Blue and Westlife in concert in Sheffield courtesy of East Yorkshire Motor Services, designer clothes from NSO Clothing in Hull, family tickets to The Deep, the latest DVD releases courtesy of Go Get Wise, tickets for Hull Truck Theatre and cinema tickets and a year long cinema pass from the Odeon in Hull.
The final day of broadcast brought everyone together, with different presenters on air each hour. The afternoon saw a live RadioActive Frisbee tournament in the local park, with roving reporter, Sophie (15) feeding back to the studio on the game.
It was freezing cold and they all came back to the studio cold with a few extra bumps on their heads from straying Frisbees, but it was a fun experience by all. By the end of the day, emotions were high and the broadcast finished at 7pm with a song chosen by the team of presenters.
Presenter's Live on-air Frisbee Tournament in the Park!
To celebrate the end of the broadcast, RadioActive had a celebration at the Odeon cinema in Hull for all the presenters and people who had been involved in RadioActive. This was kindly supported by Go Get Wise and Odeon who both showed support throughout the broadcast. It was a great end to a great month!
"I was a presenter on RadioActive on the Goole broadcast, and it really has changed my life!"
