Music and radio fans across Bedford are in for a treat with two new DAB radio stations launching this morning (Friday).
Community radio station Bedford Radio and commercial station Harpur Radio, promise to bring the best radio they can offer, with a blend of music and programmes that match their respective styles and missions.
Bedford Radio
The not-for-profit and volunteer-led community radio station set up by Martin Steers, hopes to be a showcase and platform for Bedford’s vibrant culture, diverse community groups, and independent businesses.
Anyone can get involved and become a presenter or volunteer on Bedford Radio with full training is given.
A special show at midday today (Friday) will mark the station’s launch, ahead of the regular drivetime show every weekday from 4pm to 6pm, hosted by a rotating team of presenters.
The schedule will be expanded further across the daytime as more presenters join the station.
Founder & Station Manager Martin Steers said: “As a team all our volunteers are passionate about Bedford, providing great entertainment to the town, informing people about what’s going on with community groups, events, & local businesses, and engaging our listeners into getting involved”
Bedford Radio can be found at bedford.radio, on DAB and your smart speakers.
Harpur Radio
Bedfordians will no doubt recognise many of the names presenting on Bedford’s newest commercial station, Harpur Radio.
Popular morning radio duo Tony & Emma returned to this morning with a special breakfast show and the station’s lineup includes many familiar names from the former Chiltern FM, which later became Heart FM.
This includes Jono Woodward, Steven Gordon-Wilson, Alex Duffy, David Alley & Simon Marshall.
Shoppers will also be able to enjoy Harpur Radio inside The Harpur Centre with the station also hosting key events in the centre throughout the year.
Station Director Tony Dibbin said: “It’s incredibly exciting to get back behind the microphone in the town I call home.”
Harpur Radio say they will play “all of the songs you love” as well as partnering with local businesses and helping big up Bedford’s own music scene.
“What an amazing time to be launching a new station,” added Tony “when some of the top names on our playlist are going to be live in our [Bedford] park.”
Harpur Radio can be found at harpurradio.co.uk, on DAB and your smart speakers.
