Livewire (radio station) explained

Livewire 1350
City:Norwich
Frequency:Online
Former Frequencies:1350 MW
Format:Music, news and local entertainment
Language:English
Owner:Union of UEA Students
Webcast:TuneIn
Website:[1]

Livewire 1350 (more commonly referred to as simply Livewire) is a student radio station run by students of the University of East Anglia in Norwich, Norfolk.[2] The station is part of the UEA Media Collective, which consists of Concrete (student newspaper) and .

History

Livewire began broadcasting in 1990, making it one of the longest-running student radio stations in the UK. It was launched by John Peel.

In 2016, the station was rebranded with a new logo and website.

In 2023, Livewire and Nik Richard released "Spread The Joy", a charity christmas single, with vocals provided by members of the station. All proceeds were given to the charity Nourishing Norfolk.[3]

Structure

Livewire broadcasts online from 08:00–23:00 on weekdays, 9:00-23:00 on Saturdays, and 12:00–19:00 on Sundays.

Committee

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Station ManagerLauren AaronsGeorge CookeHarrison Cable
Deputy Station ManagerIzzy MillenLibby CorrieLucy Potter
TreasurerAbbie ThorneAbbie ThorneTBC
Head of MarketingTBC
Head of DaytimeLibby CorrieHarrison CableKatherine Daley
Head of SpeechJade HendersonJade DreverTBC
Head of SpecialistAlfie GreenWill TileyZoe Ilett
Head of NewsGeorge CookeN/ATBC
Head of TechSarah Jessica DarleyLucy PotterTBC
Head of ProductionDavid FrostJasmin JessenTBC
Head of MusicLily TaylorMichael JeffreysTBC
Head of OnlineMichael JeffreysAlfie GreenTBC
Head of EventsJade DreverKatherine DaleyEdie Davies
Social SecretaryAnna WilliamsTBC
First Year RepLucy PotterEdie DaviesTBC

Famous alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . www.mixcloud.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140731155957/http://www.mixcloud.com/Livewire1350/ . 31 July 2014 . dead.
  2. Web site: About. LiveWire. 14 November 2021. 14 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211114122557/http://www.livewire1350.com/. dead.
  3. Web site: Minton . Faye . 2023-12-04 . UEA Livewire Radio releases 2023 Christmas charity single . 2023-12-29 . Eastern Daily Press . en.
  4. Web site: BBC - Norfolk - Features -Greg lands Radio 1 show. 1 April 2016.
  5. Web site: Jay Lawrence Presenter Biography. 1 January 2023.
  6. Web site: Issy Panayis on Radio X. 1 January 2023.