PB Radio
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| Broadcast area | Plantsbrook School and Online |
|---|---|
| Slogan | Radio for Plantsbrook School |
| Frequency | Online |
| First air date |
14 April 2004 as Plantsbrook School Radio 29 March 2009 as PB Radio |
| Format | Student Radio: Contemporary Hit Radio, News, Entertainment, Speech, Showbiz |
| Callsign meaning | PB 'Plants' 'Brook' Radio |
| Affiliations | Student Radio Association |
| Owner | Plantsbrook School |
| Sister stations | JWS Radio |
| Webcast |
live |
| Website |
www |
PB Radio (formerly known as PBR FM and Plantsbrook School Radio) is a student radio station at Plantsbrook School.[1]
The station broadcasts online and through the schools internal network, from a studio located within Plantsbrook School. The station is distributed via the schools' internal network to receiving units positioned in the canteen, sixth form block and other various locations where it is relayed over loudspeakers.
Programmes/shows are aired three times daily, 08:20 to 08:40, 11:00 to 11:20 and 1:20 - 2:15. Programmes are produced and presented by students at Plantsbrook School. Early morning and break programmes follow a A-, B- and C- playlist; Lunch shows are specialist music shows (e.g. drum and bass, indie rock, dubstep)
About
The station is primarily designed to be a form of communication for students at Plantsbrook School. The station also provides experience of radio presenting, technical, management and leadership to the students involved.
History
The station was relaunched in October 2011, with a refurbished studio and new station design. The station now broadcasts at breakfast and allows younger students to apply for senior officer positions. The refurbishment was funded through a grant awarded by Rosie's Helping Hands Charitable Trust.
Funding
PB Radio have been funded by donations from three bodies:[2]
- Plantsbrook School
- Plantsbrook Parents & Teachers Association
- Rosie's Helping Hands Charitable Trust
Management
PB Radio is managed by a team of students. There is a Station Manager and below them different roles filled to keep a constant hold on the radio station/society. The Station Manager leads the committee, supported by assistants and then departmental heads for programming, brand, technical, on-air challenges, music and others.
The Station Manager then reports to a senior teacher at Plantsbrook School, but are ultimately responsible for the running of the station.
Committee of 2011/12
| Name | Position | Joined In |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Stevens | Station Manager | 2009 |
| Jade Tomlins | Deputy Station Manager | 2011 |
| Gabie Peverelle | Assistant Station Manager | 2012 |
| Jack Huxley | Assistant Station Manager | 2012 |
| Sam North | Programme Controller | 2010 |
| Ryan Kavanagh | Head of Music | 2010 |
| Chloe Belle | Head of Web & Social Media | 2012 |
| Chris King | Head of Technical Support | 2012 |
| Noah Callaway | Head of Show Support | 2012 |
| Adam Brown | Head of Training | 2011 |
Larger departments are supported by a Senior Officer, there purpose is to assist the Head of Department in their duties and stand in for them if necessary. All Sixth Form Committee members complete at least 1 hour of supervision a week as part of their role.[3]
Notable Previous Committee Members
| Name | Position | Years active |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Woolley | Head of Web & Social Media | 2011 - 2012 |
| Samuel North | Programme Controller | 2010 - 2011 |
| Joshua Holland | Head of Technical | 2009 - 2011 |
| Alexander Bean | Head of Programming | 2009 - 2010 |
References
- ↑ Plantsbrook School goes live with own radio station. Sutton Coldfield News, 2010
- ↑ PB Radio: About the station
- ↑ http://www.pbradio.co.uk/index.php/about/committee
External links
Coordinates: 52°33′31″N 1°49′07″W / 52.5587°N 1.8187°W
