RadioReverb is a

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based non-profit

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station. The station broadcasts on 97.2 FM and DAB radio as well as online, to the Brighton and Hove area.

History

RadioReverb originally started by broadcasting as a

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s during Brighton Festival in 2004. In December 2005, it was awarded a Community Radio licence, and commenced broadcasting on 26 March 2007. The station describes itself as "Brighton’s radio alternative, a community radio station that is working to create access to the airwaves and make a real difference for the people living here". The station moved to Brighton's Open Market in September 2016, having previously been located on Old Steine.

Programmes

RadioReverb hosts a diverse offering of music, speech, and community programming. Long-running music shows include ''Ears Wide Open'', ''Slipstreem'', ''Eclectic Chair'', ''Dusty Groove Jukebox Show'', ''Currently Off Air'', and '' English Disco Lovers''. Community and speech programming includes that for the

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community: ''Out In Brighton'' (its presenter Kathy Caton having been shortlisted for a National Diversity Award), ''Time 4T'', and ''HIV Hour''; those with learning disability: ''Carousel Radio''; the local migrant community: '' Refugee Radio''; and local football supporters: ''The Albion Roar''.

Training

The station also runs radio-based training comprising presenting, programme planning, interviewing skills and live studio broadcasting.

References

{{Brighton and Hove Community radio stations in the United Kingdom Radio stations in Sussex Music in Brighton and Hove Radio stations established in 2007