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Air3 Radio

Coordinates: 56°08′44″N 3°55′10″W / 56.1455°N 3.9195°W / 56.1455; -3.9195
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Air3 Radio
File:Air3 Radio Typography Logo.jpg
Broadcast areaStirling, UK
Programming
FormatStudent Radio
Ownership
OwnerUniversity of Stirling
Links
Websitewww.air3radio.com

Air3 Radio is the student radio station of the University of Stirling. Air3 Radio broadcasts a full schedule during normal semester dates (September - December and February - May) and a limited number of shows within holiday and exam periods.

The station currently has shows running from 07:00 - 03:00 7 days a week.

History

Radio Airthrey was set up in the early 1970s as Scotland's first campus based student radio station. The station was later rebranded as 'Air3 1350' and most recently 'Air3 Radio' reflecting the change in technology and broadcasting technique.

Committee

Air3 Radio is made up of almost 170 members and contributors. Throughout the year they present shows, produce live broadcast and sessions, interview bands, make features and generally have a really wonderful time. There is a strong music team which deals with all aspects of label communication and processes, reviews, playlists and gives feedback to musicians both signed and unsigned from all over the world.

The whole operation is run by a committee. The current committee consists of:-

Station Manager - Romain Maradan

Secretary - Megan Lackie

Joint Heads of Music - Samarth Banal & Wendy Loraine

Head of Features - Euan Simpson

Head of Production - Iain Mulkerrin

Head of Web - Tristan Metcalfe

Head of Events - Lauren Marriott

Head of News - Alan Grant

Treasurer - Fraser Morrison

Head of Sport - Brobert Kerigan - blackpool

Heads of Marketing - Oisin Scott (Publicity) & Connnnnonononnnnor Mellor Schofield (Advertising)

Resident Boob Girl - Laura 'Nibble the Nips' Boyne Boyne Boyne Bois

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Past members

Many members of Air3 have gone on to have successful careers within radio and the wider creative media industries, they include:

Greg McHugh - Gary: Tank Commander (TV Show)

Ally McCrae - BBC Radio 1 - Nations programming

Michael Hines - Director of Still Game

See also

References

56°08′44″N 3°55′10″W / 56.1455°N 3.9195°W / 56.1455; -3.9195