CRFM explained

CRFM Carlisle
City:	Carlisle, Cumbria
Country:	UK
Area:	Carlisle • Cumbria
Frequency:	102.7FM
Rds:	CRFM
Language:	English
Format:	‘Carlisle's Better Music Mix’
Airdate:	15 April 2024

CRFM is a local radio station serving the people of Carlisle and broadcasts worldwide online. The stations slogan is 'Carlisle's Better Music Mix'.^[1]

History

CRFM launched on 15 April 2024 at 8am. The studios are named after the late broadcaster John Myers.^[2] The station is not to be confused with CFM, which now broadcasts as Greatest Hits Radio Cumbria & South West Scotland. One of the stations co-founders is former radio presenter Darrell Thomas, who is the managing director.^[3]

CRFM is run entirely by volunteers, who live and work in Carlisle or Cumbria, and will showcase local artists musical talents to local sports news, local news updates, and giving the lowdown on all the upcoming events.^[4]

Notable presenters

• Val Armstrong, Ian Timms, Joe Costin and Paul Braithwaite, previously presenters on BBC Radio Cumbria.^[5]
• DJ Morgan Kasiera ^[6]
• Lee Brennan, from boy band 911 (band)^[7]
• Pete Moss, formerly of CFM.

References

1. Web site: 2021-03-02 . CRFM Website . 2022-04-05 . yourcrfm.co.uk . en-GB.
2. Web site: New Carlisle radio station names studios after the late John Myers . RadioToday.
3. Web site: 2024-02-23 . CFM co-founder rolling out new non-profit radio station CRFM . 2024-03-05 . News & Star . en-GB.
4. Web site: 2021-03-02 . CRFM – Radio created by the community, for the community . 2024-03-05 . Cumbria Guide . en-GB.
5. Web site: Radio veterans join CRFM . News & Star.
6. Web site: Morgan Kasiera joins CRFM line-up . Cumbria Crack.
7. Web site: 911 star Lee Brennan joins new radio station. Cumbria Crack.