Burst Radio - Bristol University Radio Station
There were early signs this was going to be a massive year for the station when October saw membership levels and show applications hit record highs, with Burst turning away a third of them. These highly sought after shows are broadcast on the station’s redesigned website, which you can see for yourself at www.burstradio.org.uk
But this swanky website is no longer the only way to access top quality student radio. Students can tune in via mybristol or on their smart phone. You may also have the dulcet tones of their DJs forced upon you with the station playing out live in buildings all across campus. You can now enjoy Burst as the background to your sandwich in the Union, the Refectory, the Hawthornes and very soon in cafés across the city.
Listening to burst is now a more interactive experience than ever before with listeners communicating directly to the studio via email, text, the studio phone line or the popular online shout-out box. Also with over 1,000 facebook fans and 700 twitter followers the conversation can continue even after the headphones are hung up.
The Music Team have also made impressive efforts to ensure Burst brings you the best tunes with their fortnightly playlist and exclusive live sessions. But radio stations aren’t just about the music and for the first time Burst Radio has become a genuine news outlet with its hourly news bulletins covering all the big University, Bristol and music news. We've also provided live coverage of big events including varsity sport and the recent UBU elections. Look out for live commentary of Bristol Varsity Rugby this week.
The station’s influence also extends beyond the airwaves into Bristol clubs. This year the Burst events team have hosted nights across the city, spreading the good times all the way from stoke bishop to Basement 45 via the Triangle classics of Lounge and Bunker’s Room 2.
And the improvements are still coming, last week we launched their listen again service which allows listeners to catch up on all the shows from the last week. We’re excited to see what the next year brings for Bristol’s rapidly growing radio station.
Listen Live at http://www.burstradio.org.uk/
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you're a local business, aspiring musician/producer or just want to express your undying love for us, get in touch and email any questions to info@burstradio.org.uk!
We're very good with Twitter as well, see for yourselves: @BurstRadio & @BurstNews