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On the 17th of April 2024 we are seven years old. Well, on FM actually. We officially got our FM licence in 2015 and spent the time until April 2017 getting everything else ready – finding studios, furniture, equipment and miles of wiring. It wasn’t easy. Our team was quite small back then. Founder Tony […]

The year 2024 promises to be a transformative period for the music industry and popular music as several trends and innovations converge to reshape the landscape. From technological advancements to shifts in consumer behavior, the coming year holds the potential to redefine how we create, consume, and experience music. One of the most significant changes […]

We welcome two new voices to our airwaves – Reuben Milne and Mark Box. Reuben lives in Hail Weston and is a professional speaker coach, a Shakespearean actor and he has been on a few of our programmes in the past, talking with Ste, Ernie and Clair. Retiree Mark lives in Bourne and he has […]

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague Ernie Almond. Ernie has been an integral part of the station over the past 6 years, devoting his time to do the thing he was most passionate about, making great radio and touching the lives of those he broadcasted […]

The history of music media has undergone a remarkable evolution, from the early days of 78rpm records to the current era dominated by digital streaming services. This transformation not only revolutionized the way we consume music but also significantly impacted the music industry, culture, and technological advancements. The inception of recorded music began with Emile […]

Black Cat Radio has received awards in multiple categories at the National Community Radio Awards 2023 on November 4th in Newcastle. Jenny Jefferies won Silver in the category Newcomer of the year, while Brian Dobson received Bronze for Volunteer of the year. Ernie Almond was recognised as a finalist in the Sage category. Ernie was the […]