The mayor of Reading, Cllr Rachel Eden, has officially opened a Reading-based radio station’s new studios.
Run by volunteers, B Radio’s new studio on the University of Reading’s campus will give the station the ability to provide opportunities for students looking for experience in broadcast and production.
After cutting the ribbon, Cllr Eden was interviewed by Robert Hogge, a student who volunteers at the station.
The interview featured as part of the station’s regular political segment.
Richard Lines, head of business operations and development at Reading University student union, said that the union was “excited” to be working with B Radio.
“By harnessing the experience and opportunities of B Radio, students will have access to a wider audience and technical skills.”
Tarek Ahmed, a second year student, said the radio station has given him the opportunity to work with industry experts.
“It will hopefully make me stand out to future employers by giving me hands-on experience in a professional environment.”
He said that this would provide him with “the right knowledge and skills to thrive in radio.”
B Radio has been broadcasting since July 2021, after Junction 11, the student union’s previous radio station, closed in 2020.
The not-for-profit community station is run by students and volunteers, and is currently the only OFCOM licensed community radio station in Reading.
You can listen to B Radio on 95.6 FM or online at www.bradio.co.uk
