Full lineup of the 2026 Conference is:
10am - Introduction to the day - What we’ve been doing as the UKCRN
10:10am - Rebecca Steers, UKCRN & Sam Hunt - Ofcom FM Expression of Interest and next steps with SSDAB
10:30am - Switch Radio - Showcase of local Community Radio Station Switch Radio
10:50am - Priya Matharu - From Community Radio to paid work, Her experience, her reflections, and her advice for anyone wanting to work in radio
11:10am - Arran Hodges, Global Radio - Visualising your Content, Some not complicated ways to make your content work on social media
11:30am - Aradhna Tayal Leach, Audio Academy - Audiences and audio are evolving; develop your talent, explore new opportunities, and learn how the Audio Academy can support you
11:50am - UKCRN - Reflecting on Community Radio Week 2026 and launch 2027!
12:00 - LUNCH
1:00pm - Sam Hun - OAMS: One Currency for Community Radio - Free, RAJAR-equivalent audience figures for small stations, through your existing streaming provider with nothing to change - so every listener figure can be compared like for like
1:20pm - Vectis Radio - The Vectis Radio 4Ps Training School is a free, award-winning programmes that helps young people build confidence and communication skills through radio, and the core tenets of: Presenting, Producing, Podcasting and Promoting
1:40pm - Panel - Community Radio, Wider Industry: What We Can Learn From Each Other, Industry panel in partnership with Be Broadcast, hosted by Founder & CEO Josh Wheeler
Kay Wright, BBC – Senior Head of Content Production for the West and East Midlands, with senior experience across BBC local radio, television and digital journalism, and a strong interest in regional skills, talent and production.
Jay Panyane (DJ Panyaza), BBC Radio 1Xtra – From BBC Radio Shropshire’s New Voices competition and community radio through to BBC Asian Network and Radio 1Xtra, Jay brings first-hand experience of developing a career in broadcasting.
Paul Shuttleworth, BBC Radio Shropshire – An experienced presenter and producer whose career spans Beacon Radio, Telford FM and more than 16 years at BBC Radio Shropshire, alongside work supporting new talent.
Dan Richards, BBC Radio WM – A presenter and producer with almost three decades across BBC, commercial and community radio, as well as experience in station management, production and training.
Hosted by Josh Wheeler, Founder & CEO of Be Broadcast and Gaydio presenter – Josh works with brands every day to help them understand what TV and radio need from a story to make it relevant and useful for their audiences, while also bringing his own experience from behind the microphone.
2:30pm - BREAK
3:00pm - Riverside Radio - Could Your Radio Station Create a Soap Opera?
3:20pm - Panel - Diversity in Radio - Opportunities, responsibilities, and insights in representing the diversity in communities
3:50pm - Closing Remarks
4:00pm - Close and Networking
6:00pm - Awards open for entry
7:00pm - Awards Strat
10:00pm - Awards Close
Our tendering process is always open, you can check out the tender document HERE
It is a developed process, so if you would like to express an interest and have a discussion do email us [email protected]
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