Blast Radio (formerly known as Tube Radio) is the

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and Students' Union Club for

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. They broadcast online from studios based on campus. And on an RSL across the local area for four weeks in May. The station is a member of

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History

Originally launched in 1994 as Tube Radio it was later rebranded to its current name in 2007, bringing it in line with sister station Blast 1386AM based at the

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campus, which was then part of

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. At the time it was the first University in the United Kingdom to feature two student radio stations within the same institution. The original studios were based at

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from launch 1994 up until February 2015 when they moved to new purpose built studios on campus within 'The Heartspace'.

Achievements

The station was nominated for a "Best Station" award in 2007 and a "Best Marketing and Promotion" award in 2009,Blasts TVU 'Blasts' through to Student Radio Awards final
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References

External links

Blast Radio
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