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Frisk Radio is an SS-DAB radio station based in Blyth, Northumberland, England. It is owned and operated by Frisk Radio Ltd. The station launched on SS-DAB in December 2022 and broadcasts to Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Darlington, Middlesbrough and Redcar.[1]
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Broadcast area | North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Redcar |
Frequency | Tynemouth & South Shields: 9B Newcastle & Gateshead: 8A Darlington & Bishop Auckland: 9B Middlesbrough & Redcar: 8A |
RDS | FRISK_RADIO |
Branding | The Rhythm of the North East |
Programming | |
Format | Dance and Pop Music |
Ownership | |
Owner | Frisk Radio Ltd. |
History | |
First air date | Friday 10th December 2021 |
Technical information | |
Licensing authority | Ofcom |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | www |
Format
editFrisk Radio plays a range of dance and upbeat pop music ranging from the early 90s to the present day.
At weekends, there are a number of syndicated specialist shows, including those produced by DJs Judge Jules and Roger Sanchez.
History
editInternet Station
editFrisk Radio initially started as an internet-only station, under the strapline "Non-Stop Dance Hits". The station broadcast dance music without presenters or advertising.
Studios
editThe station acquired offices and studios at Landreth House, in Blyth, Northumberland
SS-DAB Launch
editThe station launched on the Tynemouth & South Shields SS-DAB multiplex at 7am on Friday 10th December 2021 under the strapline "The Rhythm of the North East"
The first voice was presenter Andy G. The first show was "Andy & Steph's Rude Awakening" and the first track played was "Tell Me Something Good" by Ewan McVicar.[2]
Smart Media Acquisition & 2024 Rebrand
editIn February 2024, out of home operator Smart Outdoor Media acquired a stake in Frisk Radio Ltd.[3]
The logo was revised with a new font and uppercase lettering.
Technology
editFrisk Radio own and operate their own cloud-based software platform (Vudio), which manages all areas of station management, including playout, voice-tracking, streaming, show-prep, content, music management, CMS, sales management, ad-scheduling and finances.[4]
Although the station does have a studio at it's offices in Blyth, Northumberland, most presenters deliver their show content in near-real-time from home studios.
News
editFormal news bulletins are not aired. Announcements are made when relevant national or regional news develops.
Current Presenters
edit- Andy & Steph
- David Alley
- Mark Jarvis
- Neal McClelland
- Kev Laws
- Chelsea Little
- Chris Bell
Former Presenters
edit- Nick Jordan
- Luis Wyatt
References
edit- ^ "Frisk Radio". media.info. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ The First Ever Breakfast Show Link!. Retrieved 2024-08-07 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Smart Outdoor makes "strategic investment" in commercial radio - Prolific North". 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Frisk Radio develops its own cloud-based station management software". RadioToday. 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2024-08-07.