Kane 103.7 FM

Kane 103.7 FM
City Guildford, Surrey
Broadcast area
Frequency FM 103.7 MHz
First air date
  • Early 1990s (Pirate)
  • 2004 with RSL
  • 2010 with Community Radio Licence
Format Electronic Dance / Trance / Funky House / Hip-Hop / Drum & Bass / Jungle / Breakbeat / Dubstep / Soul / Reggae / Ska / US Garage / Garage / UK Garage / Grime / Funk & Independent
Owner
  • Simon Foster
Webcast Kane FM Media Player
Website www.kanefm.com

Kane 103.7 FM, also known as Kane FM or simply Kane, is a UK not-for profit local community radio station, broadcasting on FM and online across Guildford in Surrey and in the surrounding areas.

History

Kane FM started as a pirate radio station in the early 1990s. The opportunity arose in 2004 to prove the demand for the service through a Restricted Service Licence. It lasted 28 days, was listened to in over 30 different countries and represented the best in independent music culture, featuring Ram Records (Drum and Bass), True Tiger (UKG, Dubstep, Grime), Grant Nelson (House), Low Life Records (Hip Hop), and hundreds of other labels, producers and DJ's within the UK circuit.

It has now grown into a non-for profit community radio station to benefit the youth of tomorrow. All profits generated are used to drive social gain and community cohesion. Donations can be made online via the official website. We welcome sponsors and new advertisers, please contact Kane FM through the web site.

On 24 February 2010 Ofcom awarded Kane FM with a Community Radio Licence.[1]

Kane FM officially begun broadcasting in October 2011 on 103.7FM and online.

Kane FM Studio

DJs and shows

The Kane FM family consists of over 140 producers, DJs and MCs who all in their spare time contribute to the running of the station, overseen by the station Management Team. This includes some well known names in the UK circuit. All of Kane FM shows are archived and can be listened to again, DJ's will individually post these to various social media sites via their fan pages on Twitter, Facebook and Mixcloud.

Guests and appearances

Shows on Kane FM may sometimes include guest appearances from DJs, artists, performers and members of the local community – to discuss local issues and events – and some feature live performances from bands and vocal artists.

Guest artists/performers

MJ Cole, Tippa Irie, Krust, Morgan Khan, Dextrous, Amoss, Macca B, LTJ Bukem, L Double, Maldini & Vegas, Klute, Teebee, DJ Fierce (The Quarantine Show), Carlos Rodriguez, Mare139, Keen ROC-Ghs, Dave The Hair, Magic Ben, Pyramid, Ronnie Turner, DJ Omas (Daye & Aver Crew), DJ Dozer, DJ N.V., Jokerstarr, Subtifuge, Terry T, Owl Vinyl, DJ Vertical, Jimmy P, DJ Scatty, Thefft, Metrist, Zack Christ, Dam Mantle & Marc Mac (4-Hero)

Promoters

Promoters are affiliated with Kane FM – that regularly host events in venues across Surrey and surrounding counties – such as Rotation (DnB), Squeeze (House/The Big Summer Squeeze Festival), Essence of Chi & Audio Nights.

The Boileroom and The Astolat public house, The Electric Theater and Five & Lime in Guildford, are just a number of venues utilised for these popular events.

Sponsorship and advertising

On 6 January 2010 Kane FM secured funding[2] and on 19 August 2010 were awarded a grant from the National Lottery to enable the construction of the new broadcasting studios and production office.

Kane FM begun broadcasting officially – live and legally – less than two months later.

Through advertising bi-hourly between shows, Kane FM also receive local sponsorship from businesses and trades in and around the Guildford area. These include Dance2 Records, Decade Store and The Holroyd – in Guildford – and services Alcoholics Anonymous and Copy My PC

Local charity events and fundraisers are also advertised between shows, usually as prerecorded public service announcements or described by the presenters as part of their show.

Events

At Guilfest, a summer weekend event held in Guildford, The Funky End Tent is presented by Kane FM – where a number of DJs, producers and MCs host several sets across a variety of dance music genres,[3] as well as some huge names in music like Andy C and Benga.

In 2012 some of the Producers and DJs from Kane FM participated in the London to Brighton Bike Ride, and through advertising on their own shows accumulated over £2000 in sponsorship for the British Heart Foundation.[4]

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Kane FM 103.7 Cleared". Kane FM. Guildford.
  2. ↑ "Lottery's Awards for all Funding Secured". Kane FM. Guildford.
  3. ↑ "Kane FM present The Funky End Dance Tent". Guilfest. Guildford.
  4. ↑ "Kane FM cycle for British Heart Foundation". Get Surrey. Guildford.
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