Draft:Frisk Radio

Frisk Radio
	Frisk Radio logo; 2024 rebrand; outlined version for use on dark or light backgrounds
North East England; United Kingdom;
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.friskradio.com

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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]

Format

Frisk 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

Internet Station

Frisk 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

The station acquired offices and studios at Landreth House, in Blyth, Northumberland

SS-DAB Launch

The 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

In 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

Frisk 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

Formal news bulletins are not aired. Announcements are made when relevant national or regional news develops.

Current Presenters

Andy & Steph
David Alley
Mark Jarvis
Neal McClelland
Kev Laws
Chelsea Little
Chris Bell

Former Presenters

Nick Jordan
Luis Wyatt

References

^ "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.

External Links

Frisk Radio

[1] "Frisk Radio". media.info. Retrieved 2024-08-07.

[2] The First Ever Breakfast Show Link!. Retrieved 2024-08-07 – via www.youtube.com.

[3] "Smart Outdoor makes "strategic investment" in commercial radio - Prolific North". 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-08-07.

[4] "Frisk Radio develops its own cloud-based station management software". RadioToday. 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2024-08-07.

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